Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
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
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 32 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 32 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/11 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| 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)
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
