Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Meike
64 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
Viltrox
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
No customer feedback yet
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional image quality, solid build, and great value. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and low-light performance, though a few report autofocus glitches or defects. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic alternative to more expensive Nikon lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast and responsive autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
Cons
- Occasional autofocus tracking drops
- Defective unit reported (FEE error)
- Fixed aperture limitation
- Not as sharp as Nikkor 50mm 1.8 S
- Soft and slow focus for astrophotography
Image quality 10
Build quality 6
Value for money 8
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 3
Defects and reliability 2
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Specifications
| Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm | Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayer Coatings | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.17x |
Pros & Cons
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm0.137score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm0.291score per dollar
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Scores 64 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
