Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Viltrox
97 Overall Score
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Lightdow 4349
Lightdow
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 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
Lightdow 4349
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Lightdow 4349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | — |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | — |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | Multicoated Glass Optics |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, Sony E |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor) | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
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)
Lightdow 4349
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.