Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Viltrox
69 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Fujifilm
72 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

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 lens is praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and weather sealing, making it a versatile workhorse for various photography needs. While many users appreciate its build quality and optical performance, the notable weight and lack of image stabilization are common drawbacks, especially for travel or handheld use. Overall, it is considered a fantastic all-around lens despite these trade-offs.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and silent autofocus
  • Weather-sealed construction
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Versatile zoom range
Cons
  • Heavy weight
  • No image stabilization
  • High price
  • No lens hood included
  • Incorrect filter size image in product listing
👍 Image quality 6
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 5
🤔 Image stabilization 3
👎 Weight 4
🤔 Value for money 4

Scores

Wildlife Sports
Viltrox
59
Fujifilm
81
Video Cinema
Viltrox
61
Fujifilm
81
Landscape
Viltrox
54
Fujifilm
77
Budget
Viltrox
67
Fujifilm
76
Professional
Viltrox
53
Fujifilm
74
Street
Viltrox
71
Fujifilm
60
Travel
Viltrox
56
Fujifilm
67
Macro
Viltrox
64
Fujifilm
58
Portrait
Viltrox
62
Fujifilm
50

Specifications

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mmFujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min35 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm140 mm
Elements1123
Groups916
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements16★
Coatingnano multi-layer coatingNano-GI (Gradient Index) coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/22
Min Aperturef/1.7f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.17 kg★0.99 kg
Filter Thread52 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMTriple Linear Motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance330 mm★1.00 m
Max Magnification1:7.7★0.12x

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)

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average macro (28th percentile)

Pricing

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

No current pricing available

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm Better at:

MacroStreetPortrait

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm Better at:

BudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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