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Meike 25mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Meike 25mm f/1.8 if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 56.4 mm long

Pick the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 20 g lighter (170 g vs 190 g)
  • You want autofocus (STM): the Meike 25mm f/1.8 is manual focus only

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Meike 25mm f/1.8 and the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
Meike 25mm f/1.8 Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
Brand
Meike
Viltrox
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.7
Weight
190 g
170 g lighter
Length
40.9 mm shorter
56.4 mm
Diameter
not listed
64 mm
Filter thread
49 mm
52 mm
Min focus distance
0.25 m closer
0.3 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.11×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
7 elements / 5 groups
12 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
STM
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
25mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Meike 25mm f/1.8

The Meike 25mm f/1.8 is an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/1.8 for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air

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