Sigma Sports 185955 500mm
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 185955 500mm
The Sigma 500mm f/4 Sports lens wins strong praise for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid build. Users note it pairs well with Nikon Z-series cameras via the FTZ adapter and delivers excellent image quality for wildlife and bird photography, especially in low light. A few caution that it's heavy for prolonged handheld use, but most find it well-balanced. The lens is seen as a cost-effective alternative to pricier OEM primes, with the added benefit of customization via the Sigma Lens Dock.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Excellent low-light performance
- Well-balanced design
Cons
- Heavy for handheld use
- Expensive initial cost
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 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
| Sigma Sports 185955 500mm | Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM (Stepping Motor)★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185955 500mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.