Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
p.1 #1Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Now that deliveries of the new Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO are happening, I thought it would be good to have a dedicated image thread just for this lens. This will give people considering purchasing this lens a central place to see the images. Mine came today, and all I had to photograph was my wife's dead and neglected garden. I'll post more varied images in the days to come. In the meantime, if you have the lens, post images. 
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/1.8 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/1.8 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/1.8 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/1.8 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/1.8 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 22, 2026 at 09:15 PM
p.1 #2Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
This is a comparison with the Tamron 35-150 at f2. First one is the Viltrox. They look very similar.
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/2.0 1/3200s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM5 35mm f/2.0 1/2500s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 22, 2026 at 09:16 PM
p.1 #3Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Looks good!
The Viltrox and Tamron look virtually identical. Thx for the comparison!
The Viltrox and Tamron look virtually identical. Thx for the comparison!
Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
p.1 #4Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
mudlake wrote:
Now that deliveries of the new Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO are happening, I thought it would be good to have a dedicated image thread just for this lens. This will give people considering purchasing this lens a central place to see the images. Mine came today, and all I had to photograph was my wife's dead and neglected garden. I'll post more varied images in the days to come. In the meantime, if you have the lens, post images.
Good to see some photos from the 35 EVO. Thank you for posting!
Many images I have seen from the 35 EVO look good, but I am yet to be convinced about its bokeh. The third photo is a case in point. It does look like a challenging background, but it would be interesting to see how other 35mm lenses go with it. Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing more photos from the 35 EVO.
Now that deliveries of the new Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO are happening, I thought it would be good to have a dedicated image thread just for this lens. This will give people considering purchasing this lens a central place to see the images. Mine came today, and all I had to photograph was my wife's dead and neglected garden. I'll post more varied images in the days to come. In the meantime, if you have the lens, post images.
Good to see some photos from the 35 EVO. Thank you for posting!
Many images I have seen from the 35 EVO look good, but I am yet to be convinced about its bokeh. The third photo is a case in point. It does look like a challenging background, but it would be interesting to see how other 35mm lenses go with it. Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing more photos from the 35 EVO.
Apr 23, 2026 at 05:24 AM
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p.1 #5Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
The 35 EVO excels when there is little background to deal with, or if that background is further away. It's excellent for architecture if 35mm is wide enough for the environment or shot. Great sharpness and contrast to the edges at every aperture.
Apr 23, 2026 at 06:50 AM
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p.1 #6Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Here's an example of bokeh that is nice in the middle of frame but puzzling at frame's edge. Note how the bokeh balls completely degrade into dixie cups at the edges. Working distance was about 8'.
This example shows the worst the lens has to offer...smeary, jittery, and overall unappealing bokeh in stark foliage, even at a decent working distance both between camera/subject and subject/background.
Only once you get the background quite far behind the subject does it start to behave consistently across the frame.
This example shows the worst the lens has to offer...smeary, jittery, and overall unappealing bokeh in stark foliage, even at a decent working distance both between camera/subject and subject/background.
Only once you get the background quite far behind the subject does it start to behave consistently across the frame.
Apr 23, 2026 at 06:57 AM
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p.1 #7Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Overall, the 35 behaves nearly identically to the 55 and 85...sharpness across the frame is the key positive bullet point, and bokeh consistency is the main negative. Coupled with the yellowish tint the lens coatings give every image, you really need to be comfortable with this funky bokeh because you're seeing it a lot.
If you can get a subject with no background, even f/5.6 produces remarkable results. The sharpness made my 24mp files feel like they came off my 45mp camera.
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If you can get a subject with no background, even f/5.6 produces remarkable results. The sharpness made my 24mp files feel like they came off my 45mp camera.
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Apr 23, 2026 at 07:06 AM
p.1 #8Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Nice images, Scott. I’m looking forward to seeing more images of people with this lens. I’m primarily going to use it on vacation when I don’t want to take the 35-150.
Apr 23, 2026 at 01:46 PM
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p.1 #9Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Some nice portrait examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/VILTROX_GLOBAL/comments/1subqwo/af_35mm_f18_evoapo_portrait_sample_showcase/
Apr 24, 2026 at 06:47 AM
p.1 #10Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
RoamingScott wrote:
Some nice portrait examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/VILTROX_GLOBAL/comments/1subqwo/af_35mm_f18_evoapo_portrait_sample_showcase/
wow, those are gorgeous portrait samples---thanks for the link!
Some nice portrait examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/VILTROX_GLOBAL/comments/1subqwo/af_35mm_f18_evoapo_portrait_sample_showcase/
wow, those are gorgeous portrait samples---thanks for the link!
Apr 24, 2026 at 07:48 AM
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p.1 #11Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Excellent portrait thread linked above! Thanks
Apr 24, 2026 at 03:31 PM
p.1 #12Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
RoamingScott wrote:
The 35 EVO excels when there is little background to deal with, or if that background is further away. It's excellent for architecture if 35mm is wide enough for the environment or shot. Great sharpness and contrast to the edges at every aperture.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55219694915_253c414667_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55225684754_33dd7672d6_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55219281037_51829ef596_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55224535867_1438b71a87_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55221656381_efc038a7c6_o.jpg
Whoa watch out there, man, that's a logical assessment of reasonable use cases. We don't stand for that around here
The 35 EVO excels when there is little background to deal with, or if that background is further away. It's excellent for architecture if 35mm is wide enough for the environment or shot. Great sharpness and contrast to the edges at every aperture.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55219694915_253c414667_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55225684754_33dd7672d6_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55219281037_51829ef596_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55224535867_1438b71a87_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55221656381_efc038a7c6_o.jpg
Whoa watch out there, man, that's a logical assessment of reasonable use cases. We don't stand for that around here
Apr 24, 2026 at 03:45 PM
p.1 #13Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
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wow, those are gorgeous portrait samples---thanks for the link!
Yes - gorgeous examples. Two very clear uses cases that I can see so far, one needs just be mindful of the mid distance ones with closer backgrounds, that's where Scott showed it getting messy. But for portraits like these, closer with less background, very nice. Reminds me a bit of the Zony 55 in that way.
RoamingScott wrote
Some nice portrait examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/VILTROX_GLOBAL/comments/1subqwo/af_35mm_f18_evoapo_portrait_sample_showcase/Yes - gorgeous examples. Two very clear uses cases that I can see so far, one needs just be mindful of the mid distance ones with closer backgrounds, that's where Scott showed it getting messy. But for portraits like these, closer with less background, very nice. Reminds me a bit of the Zony 55 in that way.
Apr 24, 2026 at 03:52 PM
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p.1 #14Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
While I agree with the above, my issue with a rather inconsistent lens is you don’t always know what kind of background situation you’re going to find yourself in.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the 55mm will be more suited for use cases like this, and I will know more soon.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the 55mm will be more suited for use cases like this, and I will know more soon.
Apr 24, 2026 at 04:25 PM
p.1 #15Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Dave Sanders wrote:
wow, those are gorgeous portrait samples---thanks for the link!Yes - gorgeous examples. Two very clear uses cases that I can see so far, one needs just be mindful of the mid distance ones with closer backgrounds, that's where Scott showed it getting messy. But for portraits like these, closer with less background, very nice. Reminds me a bit of the Zony 55 in that way.
Yeah that's right.
Excellent photographer too, he/she didn't get too close to the subject as with 35mm it will distort the facial features. If I didn't have the 40G I would have placed an order for the Viltrox already.
jojib wrote
RoamingScott wrote
Some nice portrait examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/VILTROX_GLOBAL/comments/1subqwo/af_35mm_f18_evoapo_portrait_sample_showcase/Yeah that's right.
Excellent photographer too, he/she didn't get too close to the subject as with 35mm it will distort the facial features. If I didn't have the 40G I would have placed an order for the Viltrox already.
Apr 24, 2026 at 04:37 PM
p.1 #17Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Not a great image. I just happened to be out when my better half got home from work at Friday evening. I snapped away so this is the first image of a human I took with the EVO35. At f2.2, at a distance and half the pixels or more are cropped away.
Apr 25, 2026 at 01:03 PM
p.1 #18Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Thanks for creating this thread Eric!
My 35 Evo arrived Wednesday, seems rock solid and extremely sharp!
Optical performance that Ive so far only seen with the CV 65 APO, but with much more depth/pop.
Everything about it feels just right, except for the busy bokey with foliage at mid distance.
I saw this much more extreme on some pics with the 85 Evo, still holding off on that one.
From what I see the 35 has more pop than the 55. The 35 does have one more HR element.
Anyhow, heres the first snap, a handheld selfie. Sorry for my dirty mouth, was eating.
Didnt even pay attention to f/ stop. This is 1.8 jpeg sooc and monochrome edit in C1.
My 35 Evo arrived Wednesday, seems rock solid and extremely sharp!
Optical performance that Ive so far only seen with the CV 65 APO, but with much more depth/pop.
Everything about it feels just right, except for the busy bokey with foliage at mid distance.
I saw this much more extreme on some pics with the 85 Evo, still holding off on that one.
From what I see the 35 has more pop than the 55. The 35 does have one more HR element.
Anyhow, heres the first snap, a handheld selfie. Sorry for my dirty mouth, was eating.
Didnt even pay attention to f/ stop. This is 1.8 jpeg sooc and monochrome edit in C1.
ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (SEL35F18F) lens 35mm f/1.8 1/320s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (SEL35F18F) lens 35mm f/1.8 1/320s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
May 01, 2026 at 10:10 PM
p.1 #19Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
Found some water lillies!
ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (SEL35F18F) lens 35mm f/2.5 1/1250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
May 01, 2026 at 10:31 PM
p.1 #20Viltrox 35/1.8 EVO Image Thread
This 35 EVO is already so sharp wide open at 1.8, its sharpness doesnt really seem to improve much when stopping down.
see this aperature sequence focus on the front lilly at close distance.
see this aperature sequence focus on the front lilly at close distance.
ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (SEL35F18F) lens 35mm f/1.8 1/2000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (SEL35F18F) lens 35mm f/3.5 1/500s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM3 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (SEL35F18F) lens 35mm f/8.0 1/90s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
May 01, 2026 at 10:35 PM