Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
Sony
76 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
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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
Landscape
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
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: Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.