Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Viltrox
97 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Panasonic
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 2.8-4.0 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM (Stepping Motor) | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm0.677score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm0.058score per dollar
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm offers 11.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
