Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
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 Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users praise its lightweight build and versatile performance for portraits, street photography, and low-light conditions. A few note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures, lack of image stabilization, and a plastic front ring, but overall it is highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive native lenses.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Poor minimum focusing distance
- Flare wide open
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | multilayered coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor)★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 400 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 Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
