The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite and the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite with a length of 51mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z's 64mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z weighs 180g, 0% (1g) lighter than the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite's weight of 181g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite is also available in the Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 Lite has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.7.
