Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
43 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm | Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | SDM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.2x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm0.369score per dollar
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm0.871score per dollar
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z 35mm
Scores 72 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
