Quick answer
The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.7 for the Sony E mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
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.
Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.33 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 170 g
- Length
- 56.4 mm
- Diameter
- 64 mm
Specification source: viltrox.com
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.7. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.7.
What is the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53mm on full frame, with a 37.8° horizontal and 44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
