Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Viltrox
70 Overall Score
vs
Nikon 20107

Nikon 20107

Nikon
66 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

Nikon 20107

78 out of 100 high confidence 54 reviews

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its excellent value, sharpness, and fast f/2.8 aperture, making it a popular choice for portraits, events, and general photography. Many users find it a great budget alternative to the more expensive 24-70mm f/2.8 S, noting only minor differences in image quality. However, some reviewers report issues with autofocus reliability, softness at wide apertures, and noticeable vignetting, which can be a concern for professional work. Overall, it is seen as a solid, affordable lens for enthusiasts and those new to the Z system.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast f/2.8 aperture
  • Lightweight and balanced
  • Great for portraits and events
Cons
  • Autofocus reliability issues
  • Softness at wide apertures
  • Noticeable vignetting
  • Not as sharp as S-line lenses
  • Build quality feels cheaper
👍 Value for money 12
🤔 Image sharpness 10
🤔 Autofocus performance 8
🤔 Build quality 7
👎 Vignetting 5
👍 Bokeh 4

Scores

Macro
Viltrox
64
Nikon
75
Budget
Viltrox
67
Nikon
73
Street
Viltrox
71
Nikon
56
Landscape
Viltrox
54
Nikon
69
Professional
Viltrox
53
Nikon
68
Travel
Viltrox
56
Nikon
64
Portrait
Viltrox
62
Nikon
48
Wildlife Sports
Viltrox
59
Nikon
62
Video Cinema
Viltrox
61
Nikon
59

Specifications

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mmNikon 20107
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min35 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm75 mm
Elements1115
Groups912
Aspherical Elements13★
ED Elements12★
Coatingnano multi-layer coatingantifouling coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/22
Min Aperturef/1.7f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountFujifilm XNikon Z
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.17 kg★0.57 kg
Filter Thread52 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance330 mm190 mm★
Max Magnification1:7.71:2.94

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 20107

  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Pricing

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

No current pricing available

Nikon 20107

Verdict

★ Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm

Scores 70 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.

Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm Better at:

StreetPortrait

Nikon 20107 Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

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