Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.29 m vs 0.33 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Street, everyday, video
Pick the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 40 g lighter (170 g vs 210 g)
- You shoot video: STM autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 uses Linear STM)
Spec differences
12 differences| Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 | Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Viltrox
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.7
|
| Weight |
210 g
|
170 g
lighter
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
|
56.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
|
64 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
closer
|
0.33 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
STM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
An autofocus 35mm f/1.8 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- Autofocus
- Compact
- f/1.8
Cons
- Third-party autofocus
- Plain build
Our notes
Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E
A 35mm f/1.7 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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