Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
51 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
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | F-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 1.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.