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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
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 and the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
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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