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Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO

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

Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 201 g lighter (154 g vs 355 g)
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.34 m
  • You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 76 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 AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO if

  • You shoot full frame: the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is made for APS-C

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO
Brand
Sony
Viltrox
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Weight
154 g lighter
355 g
Length
45 mm shorter
76 mm
Diameter
63 mm slimmer
69 mm
Filter thread
49 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m closer
0.34 m
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
not listed
13 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
STM
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2012
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, max magnification. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
35mm both
Max aperture
f/1.8 both
Max magnification
0.15× 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 AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO

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