T/S 35mm f/2.8
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Our editorial take on the T/S 35mm f/2.8
There appears to be significant confusion in the product data provided. The description calls this a tilt-shift lens, but the specs list a maximum aperture of f/1.2, autofocus with a VCM motor, and features like AF/MF switching and focus breathing suppression. These are hallmarks of a conventional autofocus prime, not a tilt-shift design, which typically lacks AF and operates at slower apertures. The reviewer signals point to unrelated 35mm lenses (Canon macro, Sony FE, and Laowa tilt-shift), none of which appear to cover this specific Viltrox model.
Setting aside the tilt-shift claim in the description, the specs suggest a high-end 35mm f/1.2 autofocus prime with modern amenities: ED and aspherical elements, nanocoating, weather sealing, customizable buttons, and a smart LCD. At $999, it would sit in the premium tier for third-party primes. The inclusion of features like focus breathing suppression and de-clickable aperture points to video-friendly design. Without verified reviews of this exact lens, it's unclear how the optical performance, build, and AF speed hold up in real-world use.
- Fast f/1.2 maximum aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field
- Weather-sealed metal build with dust and splash resistance
- Extensive feature set including customizable buttons, smart LCD, and de-clickable aperture
- Focus breathing suppression and 15-element optical formula with specialized glass
- Product data conflicts between tilt-shift description and autofocus prime specs
- No verified reviews of this specific Viltrox model available
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The Canon TS 35mm f/2.8 FD offers similar perspective and focus control at a fraction of the cost of modern tilt-shift lenses. It is ideal if ...
With a 1 1/3 stop wider max aperture advantage, the 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens can stop action in less than one half as much light and it ...
The all metal lens is quite hefty [over 1.3kg] and has a very solid feel to it. With a f/2.8 aperture it's decidedly easier to show the effect ...
The image quality out of the FE 35mm f/2.8 Sonnar is excellent. The lens draws beautifully, with outstanding contrast and color, good distortion control, high ...
The lens is sharp, but I would not call it bitingly sharp. It does fall off in sharpness from center to the edge at wider apertures.
I was impressed in most ways by the EF-M lens; it was compact, sharp, and versatile. give much quieter, smoother video performance
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Specs
- Mount
- Nikon Z, Sony E
- Weather Sealing
- Dust and splash resistant
- Af Motor
- VCM focusing motor
- Focus Breathing
- Suppressed
- Min Focus Distance
- 0.34m
- Coating
- multilayer nanocoating
- Features
- Multi-function ring, two customizable Fn buttons, AF/MF switch, supports clicked/de-clicked aperture, Viltrox Lens App, Smart LCD screen
- Format Compatibility
- Full-Frame
- Focal Length
- 35 mm
- Max Aperture
- f/1.2
- Min Aperture
- f/16
- Special Elements
- 5 ED, 2 ASPH, 3 HR, 2 UA
- Lens Construction
- 15 elements in 10 groups
- Launch Price Usd
- 999.00
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