Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Z-mount lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to the much pricier Nikon equivalent. Many users highlight its compact, lightweight metal build and pleasing bokeh, making it a great choice for portrait photography. However, some reviewers report significant flare, chromatic aberration, and vignetting, especially on full-frame cameras, and there have been compatibility issues with the Nikon Zf that were later addressed by a firmware update. A few users also note that the lens hood does not lock securely and that the focus ring can be accidentally moved too easily.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight metal build
- Pleasing bokeh
- Great value for money
Cons
- Significant flare and chromatic aberration
- Strong vignetting on full-frame cameras
- Lens hood does not lock securely
- Focus ring can be accidentally moved easily
- Compatibility issues with Nikon Zf (resolved by firmware update)
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
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 330 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
