Meike 35 mm f/1.7 § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/1.7 vs Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air
Meike 35mm f/1.7 is 4 mm shorter. Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 has a newer design.
The Meike 35 mm f/1.7 is a 35mm f/1.7 prime, and the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air is a 35mm f/1.7 prime. On paper the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/1.7 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 better than the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air?
- 4 mm shorter (60.5 mm vs 64 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.33 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
- $99 cheaper ($79.99 list price vs $179 list price)
Why is the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air better than the Meike 35 mm f/1.7?
- Newer design (2024 vs 2016)
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/1.7 | Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 176 g (6.21 oz) | 170 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 41 x 60.5 mm | 54.7 x 64 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) ◆ | 0.33 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon 1, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Price | $79.99 list price ◆ | $179 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 60.5 × 41 mm
- 64 × 54.7 mm
The Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air is 3 mm longer and 6 g lighter than the Meike 35 mm f/1.7.
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Sample frames
Meike 35 mm f/1.7
![SHIELD BUG[1] 240225](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54349503519_e0e0769128.jpg)
Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 or the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air?
- The Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air weighs 170 g, 6 g less than the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 (176 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 or the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air?
- The Meike 35 mm f/1.7 focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.33 m for the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 and the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.7 Air have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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