Quick answer
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.7 for the Canon RF 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 f/1.7 is designed for Canon RF mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Canon RF
- 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
Specification source: viltrox.com
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7?
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 | 1.6x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7?
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 f/1.7 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 f/1.7 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 9 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
