Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Canon 3560B002
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 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
Canon 3560B002
The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is widely praised as the best walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras, offering excellent sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and effective image stabilization. Many users compare its image quality favorably to L-series lenses, though some note it is not as sharp in the corners and can suffer from lens creep. A few reviewers experienced autofocus motor failures or inconsistent optical quality, and the lack of a constant wide aperture is a common drawback. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who want a versatile, high-quality single lens for crop-sensor bodies.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Fast and quiet USM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Versatile 15-85mm zoom range
- Great build quality
Cons
- Lens creep when pointed downward
- No constant wide aperture
- Soft corners at wide end
- Some copies have autofocus issues
- Expensive for a non-L lens
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Canon 3560B002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.22x |
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)
Canon 3560B002
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.