Compact, lightweight, and optically excellent—this palm-sized Viltrox lens empowers beginners and creators alike.
Viltrox recently announced the AF 35mm F1.7 Air Series, an affordable and compact lens designed to help beginner photographers elevate their skills beyond the limitations of kit lenses. With its portable design, versatile 35mm focal length (52mm full-frame equivalent), and F1.7 large aperture, this lens is the perfect companion for photographers seeking their first upgrade.
Weighing only 170g (about 6oz) and measuring just 64mm by 54.7mm (2.5 inches), the AF 35mm F1.7 Air is small enough to fit in your palm or pocket. It’s lighter than most smartphones yet delivers professional-grade performance. Available in X, E, and Z mounts, it’s tailored for APS-C cameras, offering a natural perspective that’s perfect for portraits, landscapes, street photography, and everyday moments.
Get great shots in seconds with precision
This lens series does everything possible to help users of every experience level achieve excellent results. The built-in Stepping Motor (STM) provides fast, silent, and accurate autofocus, while intuitive eye and face detection support makes photography effortless.
Large f/1.7 aperture for dreamy bokeh
A standout feature of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air is its impressively wide F1.7 aperture in a small package. It can be used for portraits, landscapes, street scenes, or still life shots. The lens has an equivalent full-frame focal length of approximately 52mm, enabling it to present a natural, realistic perspective. This makes the lens even more versatile, excelling even in low-light photography, portrait sessions, and the use of creative background blur. For example, photographers can easily achieve stunning artistic bokeh effects that effortlessly bring creative vision to life, highlighting subjects with remarkable clarity and depth.
Advanced lightweight optics
Get ready to carry less but capture more. Despite its compact size and surprisingly lightweight, the lens boasts an advanced optical structure with 11 elements in 9 groups, including extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and aspheric elements to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration. A multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring vivid, sharp, and natural colors in every shot. The nine-blade aperture produces smooth and artistic bokeh, making it an excellent choice for photographers experimenting with creative compositions.
Why beginners will love it
The AF 35mm F1.7 Air Series is more than just an affordable upgrade; it’s the ultimate learning tool for photographers transitioning from kit lenses. Its lightweight build ensures portability, while its versatile focal length and advanced features provide endless opportunities for creativity. Whether capturing close-ups, landscapes, or portraits, this lens empowers beginners to take their photography to the next level.
Find out more
MSRP: US$179, or 199 EUR
For more information, please visit: geni.us/35airpr
Where to buy
Available online from the Viltrox store and Viltrox Amazon store.
