Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
OM System
82 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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 224 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 2:1★ |
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)
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.485score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm0.055score per dollar
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
