Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 1.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD (Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
