Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
Sigma
74 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
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Professional
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Travel
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
No current pricing available
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
Verdict
Winner: Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
