Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm
Nikon
58 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm
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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
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Macro
Travel
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 11 |
| Groups | 15 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/45 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Automatic, Manual | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 201 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
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)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.