Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 vs Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 if
- You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II is manual focus only
Pick the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/1.7)
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 | Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
|
f/1.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
83 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
|
0.3 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7
This 35mm f/1.7 fast wide-angle prime lens from Viltrox fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II
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