Meike 35mm F2.0 E
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
What Buyers Say
Meike 35mm F2.0 E
The Meike lenses are widely praised for delivering impressive sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money, often compared favorably to much more expensive native lenses. Users highlight solid build quality, smooth manual focus rings, and pleasing bokeh, though a small number note minor issues like aperture ring looseness or focus hunting in very low light. Overall, it's seen as a fantastic budget-friendly option for photographers seeking prime performance without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Impressive sharpness for the price
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Pleasing bokeh
- Good value for money
Cons
- Aperture ring has slight play on some units
- Autofocus can hunt in very low light
- Lens hood attachment can feel stiff
- Minimum focus distance is somewhat long
- Some chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 35mm F2.0 E | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 330 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35mm F2.0 E
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.