Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Canon
73 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
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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
Scores
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Air Super Spectra Coating | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.38x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
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)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Scores 73 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.