This $176 Viltrox AF 25mm Lens Is as Tiny as It Is Affordable

The third installment of Viltrox’s “Air Trinity” line of tiny Air APS-C lenses, the new AF 25mm f/1.7 Air, is set to follow up on the success of the previous Air Series lenses like the AF 35mm f/1.7 Air and AF 56mm f/1.7 Air.All three are set to be offered for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-Mount, or Fujifilm X-mount cameras, and this latest 25mm version will be the smallest, lightest, and most affordable yet.Let’s take a look at this new Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens and explore how it could be an easily baggable and fun-to-use lens for your APS-C camera workflows that won’t break the bank.Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air LensLooking at the Sony E-mount version in particular, this new Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens is designed to help cinematographers and working photo and video pros capture everyday scenes from broad perspectives. The Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens will provide a full-frame equivalence of 37.5mm, making this prime lens suited for various subjects, including street scenes, nature, and still life. The lens is set to be driven by autofocus tech that features a fast and quiet leadscrew-type STM motor. The lens will also bring a bright f/1.7 maximum aperture paired with 9 aperture blades to help allow work in dimly lit settings, plus aim to create stunning bokeh that should help your subject stand out. Viltrox also shares that the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens’s optical aberration and image distortion are reduced by the incorporated extra-low dispersion (ED), high-refractive (HR), and aspherical (ASPH) lens elements for further advanced functionality.Reliable Autofocus for Video and PhotoOne of the biggest selling points for this Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens (as is the case with all of the “Air Trinity” line of Air Series lenses from Viltrox) is the lens’s autofocus reliability. Viltrox reports that the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens can effectively reduce focus breathing, greatly benefiting video applications by allowing smoother focus transitions.The lens will also support eye and face detection with compatible camera systems for further improved focusing accuracy. The lens is also extremely compact, weighing less than 7 oz, and will support Exif data transmission and firmware updates via USB-C.Price and AvailabilityThe Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air Lens is available for preorder now, with units expected to start shipping soon. Here are the full specs and purchase options. APS-C | f/1.7 to f/1637.5mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)Fast & Lightweight Wide-Angle PrimeLeadscrew-Type STM Autofocus Motor1 ED, 2 ASPH & 2 HR Lens ElementsHD Multilayer Nano Coating11.8" Minimum Focusing DistanceSupports Exif Data TransmissionViltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E Lens (Sony E)Capture everyday scenes from a broad perspective with the portable Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E Lens for Sony E-mount cameras.

Mar 4, 2025 - 17:46

This $176 Viltrox AF 25mm Lens Is as Tiny as It Is Affordable

The third installment of Viltrox’s “Air Trinity” line of tiny Air APS-C lenses, the new AF 25mm f/1.7 Air, is set to follow up on the success of the previous Air Series lenses like the AF 35mm f/1.7 Air and AF 56mm f/1.7 Air.

All three are set to be offered for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-Mount, or Fujifilm X-mount cameras, and this latest 25mm version will be the smallest, lightest, and most affordable yet.

Let’s take a look at this new Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens and explore how it could be an easily baggable and fun-to-use lens for your APS-C camera workflows that won’t break the bank.

Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air Lens

Looking at the Sony E-mount version in particular, this new Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens is designed to help cinematographers and working photo and video pros capture everyday scenes from broad perspectives.

The Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens will provide a full-frame equivalence of 37.5mm, making this prime lens suited for various subjects, including street scenes, nature, and still life. The lens is set to be driven by autofocus tech that features a fast and quiet leadscrew-type STM motor.

The lens will also bring a bright f/1.7 maximum aperture paired with 9 aperture blades to help allow work in dimly lit settings, plus aim to create stunning bokeh that should help your subject stand out.

Viltrox also shares that the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens’s optical aberration and image distortion are reduced by the incorporated extra-low dispersion (ED), high-refractive (HR), and aspherical (ASPH) lens elements for further advanced functionality.

Reliable Autofocus for Video and Photo

One of the biggest selling points for this Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens (as is the case with all of the “Air Trinity” line of Air Series lenses from Viltrox) is the lens’s autofocus reliability. Viltrox reports that the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens can effectively reduce focus breathing, greatly benefiting video applications by allowing smoother focus transitions.

The lens will also support eye and face detection with compatible camera systems for further improved focusing accuracy. The lens is also extremely compact, weighing less than 7 oz, and will support Exif data transmission and firmware updates via USB-C.

Price and Availability

The Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air Lens is available for preorder now, with units expected to start shipping soon. Here are the full specs and purchase options.

APS-C | f/1.7 to f/16
37.5mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
Fast & Lightweight Wide-Angle Prime
Leadscrew-Type STM Autofocus Motor
1 ED, 2 ASPH & 2 HR Lens Elements
HD Multilayer Nano Coating
11.8" Minimum Focusing Distance
Supports Exif Data Transmission

Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E Lens (Sony E)

Capture everyday scenes from a broad perspective with the portable Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E Lens for Sony E-mount cameras.