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Image: Wiltrox |
viltrox has announced A new APS-C lens, the 35 mm (53 mm equiv) F1.7 ‘Air’ lens, is available for the Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount and Nikon Z-mount. The company says its goal is to make the lens “compact” with a “highly competitive price.”
The optical formula of the lens consists of 11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 ED lens, 1 aspherical lens and 2 high-refractive lenses. It also has a 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.
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An example image provided by Viltrox, shot on a Fujifilm X-T5. Photo: Wiltrox |
The lens uses a stepper motor for autofocusing, and has a minimum focusing distance of 33 cm (13″). The E-mount version of the lens weighs approximately 170 grams, and is 56 mm long. The lens supports a 52mm filter. Is compatible with.
At an MSRP of $180, the lens is definitely a budget option, but it’s hard to complain about there being a more affordable prime available for these systems, especially at such a classic focal length. While manufacturers prefer Sony And Fujifilm They come at a much higher price even when there are similar lenses with additional features like optical stabilization or weather resistance.
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Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air Specifications:
| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| lens type | prime lens |
| maximum format size | APS-C/DX |
| focal length | 35 mm |
| lens mount | Fujifilm X,Nikon Z,Sony E |
| hole | |
| maximum aperture | F1.7–16 |
| minimum aperture | F1.7–16 |
| aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| optics | |
| elements | 11 |
| Group | 9 |
| Special Elements/Coating | 1 ED, 1 Spherical, 2 High Refractive |
| Center | |
| minimum focus | 0.33 m (12.99,, |
| maximum magnification | 0.13 |
| autofocus | Yes |
| motor type | stepper motor |
| full time manual | Yes |
| distance scale | No |
| dof scale | No |
| Physical | |
| weight | 180 Yes (0.40 lb, |
| Diameter | 64 mm (2.52,, |
| Length | 56 mm (2.2,, |
| seal | No |
| filter thread | 52 mm |
| hood supplied | Yes |
| tripod collar | No |
