7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is widely praised as an outstanding value lens for APS-C cameras, offering sharp images, fast and quiet autofocus, and solid metal construction at a fraction of the price of OEM equivalents like the Fuji 23mm f/1.4. Reviewers consistently note its excellent low-light performance and pleasing bokeh. However, some users report noticeable chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes, occasional autofocus glitches or camera lock-ups with certain bodies, and a tendency for the aperture ring to be accidentally bumped. A few users also experienced firmware incompatibility after updating their Nikon cameras, rendering the lens unusable.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Very sharp images, even wide open
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid metal build quality
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Noticeable chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes
- Aperture ring easily bumped unintentionally
- Occasional autofocus glitches or camera lock-ups
- Firmware incompatibility after Nikon camera updates
- Flare susceptibility
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm | Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
