Viltrox Announces Lightweight AF 25mm F1.7 Air E/Z/XF Lens

Viltrox announced the AF 25mm F1.7 E/Z/XF lens, available in E-Mount, X-Mount and, Z-Mount. The lightweight, compact, precision-crafted lens offers versatility for APS-C camera users , and also manual focus capability. The lens has an MSRP of $176 / €189 / £165

With an effective 38mm-equivalent focal length, this lens strikes a perfect field of view balance, in between standard and wide-angle, offering a versatile perspective that’s ideal for a wide range of subjects. The built-in stepping motor provides fast and precise autofocus, and is beginner friendly. This feature supports eye focus and face autofocus, for the wide range of compatible camera models. For attractive focus effects and more precise control, users can also rotate the manual focus ring for direct setting of focus.

The company claims the AF 25mm F1.7 delivers exceptional video performance. With in-body image stabilization, a compact design, and minimal distortion, it is the perfect lens for capturing smooth, steady footage.  The large F1.7 aperture with 9 aperture blades helps the lens creates rounded dreamy bokeh, allowing for beautiful background blur and artistic expression. This effect can effortlessly highlight the subject and make it stand out for far greater impact. In challenging low light conditions, the large aperture also helps capture clearer and purer images.

The wide field of view of a 25mm lens makes it ideal for street photography, capturing dynamic scenes and environmental portraits. Internally, the 12 lens elements in 10 groups – with a carefully-optimized combination of low-dispersion, high-refractive and aspherical lenses – ensure excellent image quality in all conditions.