The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 and the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO 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 f1.8 II EVO is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 with a length of 36mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 69mm.
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. SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 weighs 163g, which means it is 212g (56%) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO which has a weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO:
Lens Mounts
Both the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 and the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 2535mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
