Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm
Yongnuo
47 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm
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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
Street
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 33 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 33 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Nano Multilayer Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Digital Stepping Motor (DSM) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 330 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo DA DSM WL Pro YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 33mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (67th 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
Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.