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Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380Lens mount:Nikon Z, Sony EMaximum focal length:35 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.8Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:63.2 °

Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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â–˛ Better than 70% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–˛Better than 70% of camera-lenses
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 71% of models
Score components

35%

9.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.4

Build & Handling

20%

7.3

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–˛Better than 71% of camera-lenses
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 32 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–ĽWorse than 58% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

35%

9.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.4

Build & Handling

20%

7.3

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.1
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 32 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
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When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 80% of models
Popularity:
Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than 78.6% of camera lenses.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

7.7
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Nikon Z, Sony E
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
55 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–Ľ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
35 mm
Maximum focal length
35 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
63.2 °
Minimum angle of view
63.2 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.4 m
Minimum focus distance
0.4 m
â–Ľ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.4 m, which is farther than 60.5% of camera lenses and equal to 2.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.15xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.15x
â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.15x, which is lower than 64.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.2% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–˛ Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–˛ Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–Ľ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
413 g
Weight
413 g
â–˛ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 413 g, which is lighter than 62.6% of camera lenses.
Lens length
90 mm
Lens length
90 mm
â–˛ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 90 mm long, which is shorter than 52.2% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.6% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
70 mm
Lens diameter
70 mm
â–˛ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 70 mm, which is slimmer than 69.9% of camera lenses and equal to that of 3.5% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–Ľ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–˛ Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 vs the average camera lens

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  • 1 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.8
    â–˛ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.8 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.8 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–˛ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2021 vs 2016
  • 7 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    70 mm
    â–˛ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (70 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    70 mm vs 77 mm
  • 97 g lighter
    Weight
    413 g
    â–˛ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (413 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    413 g vs 510 g
  • 11.5% better value for money
    Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.68 vs 6.9).
    7.68 vs 6.89
  • 11.5% better value for money
    Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.68 vs 6.9).
    7.68 vs 6.89
  • 1 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.8
    â–˛ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.8 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.8 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–˛ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2021 vs 2016
  • 7 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    70 mm
    â–˛ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (70 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    70 mm vs 77 mm
  • 97 g lighter
    Weight
    413 g
    â–˛ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (413 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    413 g vs 510 g
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 0.04 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.15 x
    â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.15 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.1 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.4 m
    â–Ľ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.4 m vs 0.3 m
  • 54% less popular
    Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 is less popular than the average camera lens (4.73 vs 7.3).
    4.73 vs 7.29
  • 54% less popular
    Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8 is less popular than the average camera lens (4.73 vs 7.3).
    4.73 vs 7.29
  • 0.04 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.15 x
    â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.15 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.1 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.4 m
    â–Ľ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.4 m vs 0.3 m
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 32 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8

  • Affordable price point compared to first-party alternatives
  • Solid all-metal construction and build quality
  • Fast, quiet, and generally accurate autofocus performance
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with a clickless option for video
  • Good center sharpness and contrast when stopped down to f/5.6 or f/8
  • Low levels of optical distortion
  • Lightweight and compact design suitable for travel and street photography
  • Integrated USB-C port for easy firmware updates

What we don't like about Viltrox AF 35mm F 1 8

  • Lack of weather sealing
  • Relatively soft image quality at wide-open aperture (f/1.8)
  • Strong vignetting, especially at wider apertures
  • Poor maximum magnification (0.1x), making it weak for close-up shots
  • Noticeable longitudinal chromatic aberration and potential focus shift
  • Minimalist handling with no AF/MF physical toggle switch
  • Vignetting and distortion often require manual correction due to lack of in-camera profiles

Verdict

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 is a compact full-frame wide-angle prime lens featuring an optical design of 10 elements in 8 groups, a 9-blade circular aperture, and a minimum focus distance of 0.4m. Main characteristics and pros include its durable all-metal lens body, near-silent and fast STM stepping motor autofocus, an integrated physical aperture ring with manual and auto modes, and an on-board USB-C port for direct firmware updates. However, its primary cons consist of a complete lack of weather sealing, weak central and mid-frame sharpness when shot wide open, noticeable vignetting, and a low maximum magnification of 0.1x.

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