Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Canon 4111C005AA
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
Canon 4111C005AA
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens is widely praised as a lightweight, versatile kit lens that delivers sharp images and effective stabilization for its price. Many users appreciate its value as a travel and everyday lens, though some note significant distortion and vignetting at 24mm, a slow aperture, and limited macro capabilities. It is seen as a solid entry-level option but not a replacement for L-series or prime lenses.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Sharp image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Versatile zoom range
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Slow aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Significant distortion at 24mm
- Vignetting at wide angle
- Soft corners after correction
- Limited true macro capability
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Canon 4111C005AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/24 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor) | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 132 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2 |
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 stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
No current pricing available
Canon 4111C005AA
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
