Viltrox · Fujifilm X mount · Updated 31 Aug 2026
AF 35mm F1.7 Air
A light, affordable normal with quick AF and good acuity; less tactile and less corrected than premium alternatives.
Source-normalized independent lab result; cross-system precision is limited.
01 / EDITORIAL TAKE
What the evidence supports
A light, affordable normal with quick AF and good acuity; less tactile and less corrected than premium alternatives.
- Best for
- Everyday, Budget.
- Main tradeoff
- Its 170g weight, F1.7 maximum aperture, and lab mtf evidence profile should be considered against the alternatives below.
02 / VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
The decision-grade facts
- 35mm equivalent
- 53mm
- Maximum aperture
- F1.7
- Focus
- AF
- Weight
- 170g
- Dimensions
- Ø64 × 56.4mm
- Weather resistance
- Not specified
- Optical stabilization
- No
- US list price
- $179
MSRP is a static US list-price reference, not a live offer. Verified 2026-08-30. Price source ↗
03 / EVIDENCE
What the rank rests on
Placement is led by 1 controlled resolution source; results are normalized only within compatible systems.
04 / ALTERNATIVES
Compare before deciding
The XF 35/2 optical formula in a lighter plastic shell—excellent image quality, no aperture ring, and standout value.
Resolution 88.0 ±5TTArtisanAF 35mm F1.8 IIA refined lightweight budget normal with responsive AF and good center sharpness; outer-field uniformity remains modest.
Resolution 72.0 ±12ViltroxAF 25mm F1.7 AirExcellent center resolution from F1.7 and good-to-very-good outer detail make this one of the strongest budget normals.
Resolution 85.0 ±5