Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
KOMQI 2184
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
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The Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful color and contrast, and immersive wide-angle perspective. Users note it is a significant upgrade over other wide lenses, though some mention slight softness at f/1.4 and vignetting that requires correction. Overall, it is considered a top-tier lens worth the investment for landscape, street, and interior photography.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful color and contrast
- Immersive wide-angle perspective
- Great for landscapes and interiors
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slight softness at f/1.4
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- High price point
- Softness at f/11
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | KOMQI 2184 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Nano Crystal Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.