Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
vs
Opteka OPT43X58WAMCR 58mm
Opteka
56 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
Opteka OPT43X58WAMCR 58mm
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Scores
Macro
Street
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Opteka OPT43X58WAMCR 58mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Fully multi-coated, Anti-reflection coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Canon EF,Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 58 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
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)
Opteka OPT43X58WAMCR 58mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.356score per dollar
vs
Opteka OPT43X58WAMCR 58mm1.057score per dollar
Opteka OPT43X58WAMCR 58mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
