Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
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Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM 105-24mm
Canon
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 95 reviews
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens is widely loved for its sharp image quality, fast aperture, and surprisingly low price. Users praise its lightweight design, compact size, and quick autofocus, making it an excellent everyday walk-around lens. Some note autofocus can be noisier or slower than premium lenses, and a few report chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. A handful of complaints involve inconsistent packaging or compatibility misunderstandings, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Autofocus noise in quiet environments
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- No weather sealing
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Missing aperture ring
Image quality 45
Value for money 35
Build quality 30
Autofocus performance 28
Bokeh 15
Low light performance 18
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM 105-24mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM 105-24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Nano USM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM 105-24mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
No current pricing available
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM 105-24mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM 105-24mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
