Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air § 03 Head to head
Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air vs Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air
Meike 25mm f/1.7 focuses 5 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air is a 25mm f/1.7 prime, and the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air is a 25mm f/1.7 prime. On paper the Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air 
Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air better than the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- $17 cheaper ($159 list price vs $176 list price)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2025)
Why is the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air better than the Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air | Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) | 170 g |
| Dimensions | 59.2 x 65.5 mm | 56 x 64 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 0.3 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Price | $159 list price ◆ | $176 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 65.5 × 59.2 mm
- 64 × 56 mm
The Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air is 2 mm longer than the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which focuses closer, the Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air or the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air?
- The Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air.
- Do the Meike AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air and the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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