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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm
The f/1.7 aperture and 9-blade diaphragm deliver strong subject separation with smooth bokeh, making it a standout for APS-C portrait work at 170g. Its STM autofocus is quick and supports eye/face detection, while the lightweight build and minimal focus breathing add practical value for hybrid shooters. This lens is best for Fujifilm X portrait photographers and street shooters who prioritize a shallow depth of field and a discreet, travel-friendly form factor.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/1.7
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 170 g
af type Autofocus
49 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 1045 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm | 54.8 | 95.6 | 86 | 7.8 | 40.1 | 95.1 | 34 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 86.5 | 57.7 | 86.5 | 98.9 | 79.8 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 79.8 | 99.2 | 80.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 80.8 | 73.6 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 79.8 | 94.3 | 92.3 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98 | 92.4 | 33.4 | 33.1 | 84.4 | 85.9 | 79.4 | 80.6 |
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