Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 vs Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (180 g vs 370 g)
- You want a compact lens: 56.4 mm vs 86 mm long
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.33 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 | Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Nikon
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
180 g
lighter
|
370 g
|
| Length |
56.4 mm
shorter
|
86 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
73 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
0.19×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
not listed
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2018
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, optical design, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Optical design
- 11 elements / 9 groups both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7
A 35mm f/1.7 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
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