Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S § 03 Head to head
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 focuses 9 cm closer. Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 is 20 g lighter.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a 35mm f/1.8 prime, and the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 
Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S better than the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- Focuses 9 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.34 m)
Why is the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S?
- 20 g lighter (350 g vs 370 g)
- 17 mm shorter (69 mm vs 86 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO has the edge: it is 20 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO has the edge: it is 20 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 370 g (13.1 oz) | 350 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 73 mm (diameter) x 86 mm (length) | 78 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 0.34 m (13.39 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements) | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $395 list price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Viltrox
- 86 × 73 mm
- 69 × 78 mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S is 17 mm longer and 20 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO.
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Sample frames
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO weighs 350 g, 20 g less than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (370 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.34 m for the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO.
- Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S and the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO has the edge: it is 20 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S or the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO better for travel?
- For travel, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.8 EVO has the edge: it is 20 g lighter to carry.
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