M43 PROJEKT: Neewer 35mm f1.7

This is the first shot made with this lens mounted on my Olympus Pen E-PL2:

The lens is equivalent to 70mm in FF.

The Neewer 35mm f/1.7 is a manual focus prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras (available also for other systems). It has a fast f/1.7 maximum aperture, which makes it a good choice for low-light photography. It is also a relatively affordable lens, making it a good option for budget-minded photographers.

Key Features:

• Manual focus

• Fast f/1.7 maximum aperture

• 6 elements in 5 groups

• 49mm filter thread

• Metal construction

Image Quality:

The Neewer 35mm f/1.7 produces sharp images with good contrast and color rendition. It is also well-corrected for chromatic aberration and vignetting.

Build Quality:

The Neewer 35mm f/1.7 is a well-built lens with a metal construction. The focus ring is smooth and well-damped, and the lens feels solid in the hand.

Bokeh:

The Neewer 35mm f/1.7 produces a pleasing bokeh, which is smooth and out-of-focus highlights are well-rounded.

Ergonomics:

The Neewer 35mm f/1.7 is a compact and lightweight lens that is easy to carry and use. The focus ring is easy to reach and operate, and the lens has a manual aperture ring.

Value:

The Neewer 35mm f/1.7 is a great value for the price. It is a well-performing lens that is well-built and easy to use.

Pros:

• Fast f/1.7 maximum aperture

• Sharp images

• Good contrast and color rendition

• Well-corrected for chromatic aberration and vignetting

• Well-built lens with a metal construction

• Smooth and well-damped focus ring

• Compact and lightweight

• Easy to carry and use

• Manual aperture ring

• Great value for the price

Cons:

• Manual focus only

• No image stabilization

Overall, the Neewer 35mm f/1.7 is a great lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It is a well-performing lens that is well-built and easy to use. It is also a great value for the price. I would recommend this lens to anyone looking for a fast, affordable, and versatile prime lens for their Micro Four Thirds camera.

Considering that lens is better to use it with a camera counting with the focus peeking (like the Olympus Pen E-P5) the first photograph made is good for color rendering. To be honest I expected brighter colors, considering a previous experience with a third party lens ( the 25mm by 7Artisans) and instead here I find something more natural which is perhaps also due to how the Pen's sensor reacts.

One of the reasons in my opinion why manual lenses are used is to obtain a result more similar to film, working with digital cameras. It is also too soon to express with just 1 picture a definitive verdict.

I need to work with this lens for street portraits and portraits in general.