Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 5× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air is made for APS-C
Pick the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is manual focus only
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8
Spec differences
13 differences| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Viltrox
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
170 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
56.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
5×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
STM
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: an APS-C macro lens with a 25mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
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