Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 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
Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor) | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
