Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E

Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2012

E 35mm F1.8 OSS

f/1.8154 g

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Viltrox

35mm F1.7 E

f/1.7170 gSTM

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Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 16 g lighter (154 g vs 170 g)
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 56.4 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C

Pick the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E
	Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS	Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E
Brand	Sony	Viltrox
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.7
Weight	154 g lighter	170 g
Length	45 mm shorter	56.4 mm
Diameter	63 mm	64 mm
Filter thread	49 mm	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m closer	0.33 m
Max magnification	0.15× larger	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	11 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	STM
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2012	not listed

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Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: APS-C both
Focal length: 35mm both

Our notes

Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS

A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.

Pros

Optical SteadyShot
Fast f/1.8 aperture
Very light at 154 g
Compact

Cons

APS-C only
Not weather sealed
Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards

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.