Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
vs
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
Brightin Star
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
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Groups | 9 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | multi layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 380 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.485score per dollar
vs
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm1.007score per dollar
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm wins 5 specs while Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm wins 4.
