Viltrox Air Z 35mm
Viltrox
58 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
Sigma
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air 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 Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Video Cinema
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air Z 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| 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 | high-definition multi-layer coating; waterproof front lens coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 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 | 165 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13× | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air Z 35mm
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air Z 35mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
Scores 66 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
