Viltrox’s latest APS-C lens is a 35mm F1.7 for Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm

Viltrox has announced a new APS-C lens, the 35mm (53mm equiv.) F1.7 ‘Air’ lens, which is available for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount and Nikon Z-mount. The company says it aimed to make the lens “compact” with a “highly competitive price.”

The lens’ optical formula includes 11 elements in 9 groups, with 1 ED lens, 1 aspherical lens, and 2 high-refractive lenses. It also features nano-coating, and the aperture has nine blades. While Viltrox makes no claims of weather resistance, the front element does have a coating to resist oils and liquids.

An example image provided by Viltrox, shot on a Fujifilm X-T5. Photo: Viltrox

The lens uses a stepper motor for autofocusing, and has a minimum focusing distance of 33cm (13″). The E-mount version of the lens weighs around 170 grams, and it’s 56mm long. The lens is compatible with 52mm filters.

At an MSRP of $180, the lens is definitely a budget option, but it’s hard to complain about there being another affordable prime available for these systems, especially in such a classic focal length. While manufacturers like Sony and Fujifilm have similar lenses with extra features like optical stabilization or weather resistance, they also come in at a much higher price.

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E-mount

Z-mount

X-mount

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air Specifications: