Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Viltrox
97 Overall Score
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Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
Big Mike's
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 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
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 1000 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor)★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 2X★ |
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)
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
No current pricing available
Big Mike's LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS 500-1000mm
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
