Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 23 |
| Groups | 9 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 6★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Nano-GI and HT-EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Triple Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 1.01 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
No current pricing available
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Scores 69 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
