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Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E vs AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 35mm F1.7 E if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 185 g lighter (170 g vs 355 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 56.4 mm vs 76 mm long

Pick the AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO if

  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
  • You shoot full frame: the 35mm F1.7 E is made for APS-C

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E and the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO
35mm F1.7 E AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.7
f/1.8
Weight
170 g lighter
355 g
Length
56.4 mm shorter
76 mm
Diameter
64 mm slimmer
69 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.33 m
0.34 m
Max magnification
0.13×
0.15× larger
Optical design
11 elements / 9 groups
13 elements / 10 groups
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, aperture blades, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Viltrox both
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
35mm both
Aperture blades
9 both
Autofocus motor
STM both
Image stabilization
No both

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.

Our notes

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO

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