Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 § 03 Head to head
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 vs Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air
Nikon 24mm f/1.7 has a wider field of view. Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 has a longer reach.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is a 24mm f/1.7 prime, and the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air is a 25mm f/1.7 prime. On paper the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 
Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 better than the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air?
- Wider field of view (24mm vs 25mm)
- 35 g lighter (135 g vs 170 g)
- 24 mm shorter (40 mm vs 64 mm long)
- Focuses 12 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.3 m)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 52 mm)
Why is the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7?
- Longer reach (25mm vs 24mm)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- street For street photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/11 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C (DX) | APS-C |
| Weight | 135 g (4.8 oz) ◆ | 170 g |
| Dimensions | 70 mm (diameter) x 40 mm (length) | 56 x 64 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18 m (0.59 ft) ◆ | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 (rounded) | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 8 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Price | — | $176 list price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Viltrox
- 40 × 70 mm
- 64 × 56 mm
The Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air is 24 mm longer and 35 g heavier than the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7.
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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 is lighter, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 or the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 weighs 135 g, 35 g less than the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air (170 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 or the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.3 m for the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air.
- Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 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.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 or the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 or the Viltrox AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
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