Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG
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
Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG
The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel lens, offering impressive sharpness and a versatile 20-200mm range in a compact, lightweight package. Users appreciate the convenience of not changing lenses, with many noting it outperforms the Sony 24-105 G in sharpness and provides great value. However, some verified reviewers report significant vignetting that is not fully corrected by Lightroom profiles, and the slow aperture is a known limitation for low-light shooting. Overall, it's a strong choice for daylight travel and outdoor photography, but pixel peepers and those needing fast apertures may want to look elsewhere.
Pros
- Impressive sharpness across zoom range
- Versatile 20-200mm focal length
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Convenient all-in-one travel lens
Cons
- Significant vignetting not fully corrected in Lightroom
- Slow aperture (f/3.5-6.3) limits low-light use
- Soft corners at some focal lengths
- No teleconverter compatibility
- Requires IBIS for best results
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2 |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm offers 5.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
