Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Nikon 2161
What Buyers Say
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
Nikon 2161
The Nikon AF-P 18-55mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sharpness, silent autofocus in video mode, and lightweight design, but compatibility issues with older Nikon cameras like the D5000 and D3300 (without firmware update) are a recurring complaint. Some users report defective units where autofocus fails entirely, while others find it a significant upgrade over older AF-S lenses for video work.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Silent autofocus in video mode
- Lightweight and compact design
- Fast autofocus speed
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues with older cameras
- Autofocus failure on some units
- Zoom noise picked up by internal mic
- No VR or manual focus button on lens
- Requires firmware update for some cameras
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Nikon 2161 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 83 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
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)
Nikon 2161
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
No current pricing available
Nikon 2161
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
