Space Verdict

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO FE (APO) is an impressive lens for the price and certainly won’t break the bank. Image quality is impressive but imperfect, yet it's still an attractive lens.

Reasons to buy

+ Enticing price

+ Manual aperture ring

+ Impressive image quality

Reasons to avoid

- Vignetting wide open

- Some astigmatism at the frame edges

- Only available in two lens mounts

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Key specs

Type: Full-frame prime lens

Focal length: 35 mm

Maximum aperture: f/1.8

Lens mount: Sony FE & Nikon Z

Weight: 12.52 oz / 355 g

Dimensions: 3.33 x 4.37 in / 69 x 76 mm

Filter thread: 58 mm

Release date: April 2026

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