Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
vs
OKEPS EF-S2428STM
OKEPS
71 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
OKEPS EF-S2428STM
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | OKEPS EF-S2428STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | super spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 160 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)
OKEPS EF-S2428STM
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.485score per dollar
vs
OKEPS EF-S2428STM0.418score per dollar
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm wins 3 specs while OKEPS EF-S2428STM wins 3.
