Viltrox AF 35mm F/1.7 XF

Specifications01

MountFUJIFILM X

Focal length35mm

Max aperturef/1.7

TypeCinema · Wide · Prime

Weight170 g

Filter size52 mm

Physical length64 mm

Barrel diameter64 mm

Min focus distance0.33 m

Max magnification0.1299

Aperture blades9

Optical elements11

Groups9

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Weather sealedNo

Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Approx price$179

Additional Info02

TypeStandard prime

Category["Fujifilm"]

Angle Of View45°

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating7.5

Other FeaturesUSB-C port for firmware updates

Review VerdictThe Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF may be inexpensive yet it still delivers a surprisingly high level of performance. This is especially true for image sharpness. The lens is already very usable at maximum aperture and it's excellent around the f/2.8 to f/4 mark. Image distortions as well as lateral CAs are low. Vignetting does require some auto-correction a f/1.7. The bokeh is generally smooth but stop down a tiny bit for the best results. Axial CAs can be visible at large aperture settings but that's to be expected at this price point. The build quality is pretty good. Of course, it's not a professional grade lens - it does, for instance, not feature weather sealing - but the plastic quality is decent and it's tightly assembled. We also liked the inner focusing, and the AF is fast enough. Overall, it's a steal for the money. So far this applied to all Viltrox "Air" lens, and it's nice to see that they do care for quality even in such budget offerings. PS: If you are interested in purchasing this lens - you can use this discount LINK to get 15% off in the Viltrox store from December 18th to 30th, 2024.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":7.5,"Optical Quality":7.5,"Price / Performance":10}

Review Published2024-12-18T13:00:00+00:00

Optical Construction11 elements in 9 groups (1x ED, 2x HR, 1x aspherical)