Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO 35mm
The bright f/1.8 aperture and 13-element optical design with ED and aspherical elements deliver strong sharpness and contrast for full-frame Nikon Z cameras. A de-clickable aperture ring and quiet STM motor add video-friendly control, while weather sealing provides durability at a budget-conscious price point. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers needing a fast, weather-sealed prime with reliable autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong optical (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | HD nano multicoating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 340 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO 35mm | 87 | 41.2 | 81.8 | 66.6 | 74 | 45.9 | 44.2 | 33.6 | 29.9 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.7 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.6 | 31.2 | 87 | 70 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.1 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.9 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.7 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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