{
  "id": 17845287,
  "title": "Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO FE (APO) lens review — how good is this budget lens for astrophotography?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-ii-evo-fe-apo-lens-review-how-good-is-this",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-ii-evo-fe-apo-lens-review-how-good-is-this-budget-lens-for-astrophotography"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II EVO FE (APO) lens is a budget prime lens that may surprise many photographers with its excellent image quality. It's a compact and lightweight lens with a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, making it an ideal choice for astrophotography. The lens is built for Sony FE and Nikon Z camera bodies and features 13 elements in 10 groups, along with an apochromatic (APO) design to minimize chromatic aberration. Although not perfect, the 35mm f/1.8 produces sharp images, particularly in the centre of the frame, even when shooting at wide-open settings. However, some astigmatism may be noticeable at the edges of the frame, particularly when shooting wide open at f/1.8. The lens has a vignette at f/1.8, which diminishes at f/4 and becomes less noticeable as you stop down to f/8 to f/11, creating the sweet spot. While it's unlikely you'd shoot beyond f/11, even for astrophotography, slightly stopping down to f/2.8 could yield greater clarity, albeit at a higher ISO setting. The lens is weather-sealed and compact, weighing only 12.52 oz / 355 g and measuring 3.33 x 4.37 in / 69 x 76 mm. Its metal build and manual aperture ring give it a premium look and feel, making it a great option for both still and video photography.",
  "summary": "The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II FE (APO) is an inexpensive prime that works well for astrophotography thanks to its focal length and maximum aperture.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}