Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount Summary

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount arrives as a new generation of lightweight, autofocus entry-level prime lenses for DX format Nikon mirrorless Z cameras. It’s ideal for beginners and intermediate creators who are looking for a combination of great value and a popular 35mm focal length. 35mm crop format equates to 52mm full-frame equivalent, which is versatile enough to be used for anything from street photography, to portraits and landscapes.

This Nikon mirrorless lens combines a compact design with a weight of just 170g, and offers precise and reliable autofocus. It also boasts a fast f/1.7 aperture with a 9-bladed design, which is able to render dreamy bokeh and soft out-of-focus areas, while maintaining high image quality thanks to Viltrox’s optical design, which incorporates special lens elements and optical coatings.

Perfect for beginner photographers and more experienced intermediate creators, the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air provides an intuitive shooting experience, enabling creative freedom without the size and weight typically associated with lenses of this kind. With its slim profile, it fits easily into your camera bag or pouch, ensuring it’s always on hand when inspiration strikes, while also being extremely lightweight for handheld shooting in low light.

Key Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air Lens Features

• New generation of lightweight autofocus prime lenses
• 52mm full-frame equivalent focal length
• Bright f/1.7 aperture for dreamy bokeh and low light shooting
• 9 aperture blade design
• Silent STM focus motor
• Supports eye and face detection AF
• Ultra compact and lightweight Air design weighing just 170g
• Compact 52mm filter thread
• Durable metal mount with support for EXIF data
• Water repellant coating on the front element

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount in More Detail

Compact and Lightweight design

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air is designed for portability and handholding. Weighing just 170g and measuring 64x54.7mm, it’s exceptionally compact and lightweight, which is ideal for on-the-go creators.

Reliable Autofocus

Thanks to the silent STM motor, this lens offers fast and accurate autofocus with barely any audible motor noises. Even if you’re new to photography, the autofocus system is easy to use, making it easier for you to get great results right away.

Capture every Moment with Confidence

There’s no need to worry about the intricacies of manual focus thanks to quick autofocus that locks onto your subject with precision, ensuring you can capture fleeting moments without hesitation.

Eye and Face Detection Support

With support for eye and face detection (dependent on camera features), autofocus enhances both photo and video shooting, making it even easier to achieve sharp, professional-looking shots every time.

Compact Yet Powerful

Whether you explore city streets or capture scenic landscapes, this lens is easy to carry and always ready for action. A quick lift of your hand and you can start capturing spontaneous moments without cumbersome or weighty optics.

Comfortable to Use, and Easy to Carry

Its small size and light weight make the 35mm Air lens ideal for handheld shooting, providing steady operation without compromising on your comfort. With a palm length design, it fits effortlessly into your pocket, allowing you to take it anywhere without hassle.

Large f/1.7 Aperture for Dreamy Bokeh and Smooth Background Blur

With its 9 aperture blades, the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens is able to create beautifully soft and rounded bokeh, which can add an artistic touch to your images. What’s more, smooth background blur when shooting wide open helps your subject stand out from the background for more striking pop to your shots.

Excellent Performance in Challenging Conditions

The f/1.7 aperture ensures that your subject is always the focal point, even in dynamic or complex shooting environments, enhancing clarity and subject separation.

Low-Light Performance

In low lighting, the wide aperture allows you to capture sharp, clean images while handholding, without compromising on image quality. The lens excels in low-light conditions, producing brighter, clearer shots with less noise for those moments when light is low.

Standard 35mm Perspective

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air offers an equivalent full-frame focal length of approximately 52mm, providing a natural and realistic perspective with a standard field of view. This makes for a versatile lens, which is ideal for a wide range of photography styles, from portraits and landscapes to street photography and still life.

Perfect for Any Situation

Whether you capture a still life or street photography, the standard 52mm equivalent lens adapts perfectly. The wide f/1.7 aperture also creates beautiful background bokeh, ensuring your subject is the focal point, while making it stand out vividly in every shot.

High-Quality Results

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 features 1 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, which significantly improves dispersion control, minimising chromatic aberration and ensuring sharper, more accurate images.

Advanced Optics in a small body

The lens incorporates two high-refractive index lenses, which help maintain excellent image quality while keeping the lens size compact. Coupled with 1 aspherical lens, it ensures consistent performance across the frame.

Ghosting and Flare Control

An HD nano multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Sharp Focus and Detailed Texture

With high-resolution detail and precise autofocus, the lens delivers sharp images with beautifully rendered background bokeh. The result is vivid, nuanced texture that brings your photos to life.

True-to-Life Colour Reproduction

Enjoy natural colour reproduction with every shot, capturing accurate hues and offering clear, lifelike image quality in all lighting conditions.

0.33m Minimum Focus Distance

A close minimum focus distance allows for engaging compositions, which engage the audience.

Reliable Video Lens

The AF 35mm f/1.7 Air is built to deliver dependable video recording performance, with its lightweight and compact design ensuring it is an excellent choice for filmmaking. It supports in-body image stabilisation, with smooth footage even in handheld shooting situations. The lens also exhibits minimal distortion, contributing to clean and clear footage.

Seamless Focus Transitions

With focus breathing being almost imperceptible during focus transitions, the lens allows for smooth and natural changes in focus. This helps create a more immersive and professional-looking storytelling experience, for high-quality video productions.

What’s in the box

• Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount