Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
Nikon
79 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 NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
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Scores
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Street
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.485score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm0.246score per dollar
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
