Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and impressive image quality at a budget-friendly price. Many users compare it favorably to more expensive Nikkor lenses, noting its solid build and silent operation. A few minor cons include a heavy vignette, a poor lens hood design, and a slightly cheap-feeling build for some. Overall, it is highly recommended as a great value walk-around lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for the price
- Silent operation
- Solid all-metal construction
Cons
- Heavy vignetting
- Poor lens hood design
- Cheap-feeling build for some
- Bulky for an f/1.8 lens
- Focus-by-wire manual focus
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | water and smudge-resistant coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.