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SUMMARY

Mitch Lally tested the Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 lens on a Fujifilm X-E5 for a month, using it for fashion and portrait work. The lens, with a 38mm equivalent focal length on APS-C, offers good center sharpness even when cropped. Its autofocus performance and eye-tracking capabilities were found to be superior to the Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 pancake lens. However, the Viltrox lens lacks weather-sealing and an aperture ring, and its plastic build differs from Fuji's aesthetic.

TAKEAWAYS

The Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 lens is a sub-$200 option for Fuji APS-C cameras.

It delivers sharp center performance and confident autofocus with eye-tracking.

Tradeoffs include no weather-sealing, no aperture ring, and potential light leaks when shooting into the sun.

Autofocus motor noise is quieter and acquisition is more reliable compared to the Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8.

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