Lens Comparison
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR
The bottom line
There's a clear price gap: the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR at $180 versus the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS at $449. Check the differences below to see whether the pricier lens's advantages are ones you'll actually use.
Choose the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR if…
- ✓You're on a budget — $180 vs $449 leaves more for other gear.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR opens to f/1.7 vs the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Price: the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR is $180, $269 under the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS or the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR better?
There's a clear price gap: the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR at $180 versus the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS at $449. Check the differences below to see whether the pricier lens's advantages are ones you'll actually use.
Who should choose the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR?
Choose the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR if you're on a budget — $180 vs $449 leaves more for other gear.
What is the main difference between the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS and the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR?
Aperture: the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR opens to f/1.7 vs the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 44° | 44° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 53-53mm | 53-53mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 33 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $180 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 64mm |
| Length | 45mm | 54.7mm |
| Weight | 155g (5.5 oz) | 170g (6.0 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
