Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
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What Buyers Say
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 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 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and fast, quiet autofocus. Users consistently highlight its premium build quality and excellent value compared to first-party alternatives like Canon L or Nikon G lenses. While many note it is heavier and larger than typical 50mm primes, the image quality and performance are considered well worth the trade-off. A few users mention potential autofocus inconsistencies in low light or with older firmware, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Premium build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Soft edges at f/1.4
- Potential front/back focus issues
- Firmware compatibility concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | KOMQI 311955 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | 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 | 0.18 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor)★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:5.6 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
No current pricing available
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Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
