Tamron AFB061R700_AH1_1
Tamron
70 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron AFB061R700_AH1_1
No customer feedback yet
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
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Tamron AFB061R700_AH1_1 | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron AFB061R700_AH1_1
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd 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)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron AFB061R700_AH1_1 wins 4 specs while Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm wins 4.