Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
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
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
The Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for street, portrait, and everyday photography. Many users highlight its lightweight build and value for money, though some note that it is not as sharp as the 50mm S lens and can suffer from vignetting and corner softness wide open. A few reviewers also mention quality control issues and a plastic feel, but overall it is considered a solid, versatile prime lens.
Pros
- Sharp images edge-to-edge
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Vignetting and corner softness wide open
- Not as sharp as 50mm S lens
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Quality control issues reported
- Overpriced compared to alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:6.25 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.