Nikon 20100

Nikon 20100

Nikon
70 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Viltrox
69 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon 20100

88 out of 100 high confidence 145 reviews

The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and versatility as both a macro and portrait lens. Users highlight its lightweight build, effective VR, and compatibility with Z-series cameras, though some note that autofocus can be slow, especially for macro work, and a few mention focus shifting issues or a plastic feel. Overall, it is considered a top-tier lens that delivers stunning image quality.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Beautiful bokeh
  • Versatile macro and portrait use
  • Lightweight build
  • Effective vibration reduction
Cons
  • Slow autofocus in macro mode
  • Autofocus hunting in some conditions
  • Plastic feel for some users
  • Focus shifting issues reported
  • Bulky with hood attached
👍 Image quality 45
🤔 Autofocus performance 25
👍 Build quality 20
👍 Versatility 30
👍 Value for money 15
👍 Weight and size 18

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

Scores

Macro
Nikon
82
Viltrox
64
Street
Nikon
50
Viltrox
71
Video Cinema
Nikon
68
Viltrox
61
Professional
Nikon
64
Viltrox
53
Budget
Nikon
58
Viltrox
63
Landscape
Nikon
63
Viltrox
54
Portrait
Nikon
39
Viltrox
62
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
62
Viltrox
59
Travel
Nikon
54
Viltrox
56

Specifications

Nikon 20100Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Optics
Typemacroprime
Focal Length Min105 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max105 mm35 mm
Elements1611
Groups119
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements11
CoatingNano Crystal and ARNEO Coatingsnano multi-layer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/32f/16
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.63 kg0.17 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMSTM
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance290 mm★330 mm
Max Magnification1:11:7.7

Pros & Cons

Nikon 20100

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

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)

Pricing

Nikon 20100

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon 20100

Scores 70 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Nikon 20100 Better at:

MacroLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortrait

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