I wish you’d have compared the Viltrox 28mm/f1.8 to the Sony 28mm/f2. I have the Sony, and would have been interested to see if the Viltrox f1.8 photos are different *enough* to justify buying it.
At one point every manufacturer made a 28mm. It was a standard lens to have for street and photojournalist. I’m not really sure why it fell out of favor.
I don’t get it either. I’ve talked with many photographers about why Sony hasn’t made a 28mm 1.4 G Master. Such a missed opportunity for a fantastic focal length.
Love the review! Right now, I’m trying to pick out the smallest 35ish mm lens for my a7C. It looks like it’s between the Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f2.8, the Zeiss 35 2.8, or the new Sony 40mm 2.5. It would be awesome to see a “Battle of the Smallest Lenses” type video, comparing the three.
That would be a great video idea! Sadly don’t have any of those lenses (used to own the Samyang 35mm 2.8) but I’ve been strongly considering the Zeiss 35mm recently… and the 40mm 2.5… so many lenses ugh haha
I’ve got the Rokinon 24, 35, 45, and 75, all at 1.8. They’re made of plastic, but so, so light. IQ is great, especially on the 75. Find I always reach for a couple of from this set when I go out because they’re so light and still fast. I’ve also updated all of their firmware’s and the autofocus works great on my a7c2.
I am a big fan of the 28mm lens, always have been over many years. really impressed with the creative results you achieve with this lens. keep up the excellent achievements you have aquired as you grow your full-time career. zen billings in canada
Great video! Helped me in my decision to buy the lens😀 Would you say you could still use the lens in dusty environment (e.g the beach, but not close to water ofcourse)? Or would tiny bits of sand or similar make its way trough to the sensor? 😌 Have asked a couple other youtubers about this before, but no answers yet. Would highly appreciate some thoughts on this
@@orjan37 thanks for watching! While I’m not 100% sure about the weather sealing on this lens, I would trust it enough to take to the beach or semi dusty environment. Make sure before you take the lens off you don’t see any sand around the mount and remove the lens with the sensor facing down just to be safe! I can do a closer inspection of the mount later and shoot me an email if you would to see photos of the mount/seals up close!
@@DylanBlackburn Thank you for such a detailed response, really appreciate it. Also want to add that I enjoy your videos and look forward to every one of them. I actually ordered the lens so I can check it out myself, Thanks a lot for offering! Looking at this as an everyday/travel/documenting my kids lens, beside my beloved sigma 50 1.2.
I admit I really want a 28mm lens but do wish Viltrox built this lens more like their APS-C 75/1.2 (which I bought for my A6700) or 27/1.2 they have released for Fuji that will be coming to Sony. I’m a stills shooter and having an aperture ring without real stops is problematic to me. Especially as the lens ages. Yours is brand new. Does it have a very real ‘A’ setting? Any chance Sigma will add a 28/2 to their I- Series? I will use on both my full size and compact full frame Sony bodies. I also have the A7CR along with A7RV and A1. Thank you for your video. Appreciate your efforts.
love your color grading, regaring the lens i saw only not so good reviews about it...i wish it was a little better...i would have bought this lens and a 40mm 1.2 from voigtlander and also you shoot 4:5 aspect ration, wish i saw an image in 2:3
Nice video! I can see a very nice improvement on the sharpness of your photos since you updated to the A7CR. Think I might upgrade to it as a A7C user. Cheers
@@DylanBlackburn I can see the Viltrox being a better lens than the old Sony. Maybe the 28 1.4 G(M) is released some time next year? Would you buy it and use both your 35 GM and a 28? Rumors say Canon might release one in 2024, maybe Sony will too:). Have a great day!
How do you find the mini grip? I have the A7RV and I grabbed a mint A7CR on black Friday, it didn't have the grip in the box so was wondering if it's annoying when you have to change the battery?
I love it! The way Sony designed it makes it super easy to swap out the batteries. There’s a small unlock lever on the bottom that allows it to spring open when unlocked. Doesn’t feel tedious or annoying to change the battery. Very weird that yours did not include one
@@DylanBlackburn thanks bud, it was second had, so I can only assume they either kept it or forgot to repack it the body only had 98 images taken with it so barging in the UK it's £2800 body only I get it for a cool £2500 Think I'll grab the mini grip when it's next in stock Cheers!
Viltrox is nice for hobbyists. I’ve got their 85mm 1.8 and it’s very good for the price. Autofocus is on the slower side, yet we managed to shoot some indoors go-karting on it.
Not a bad lens but on that 61mp body with its in camera crop ability, may as well get a 50-60mm and then still have something around that 30mm~ focal length @ 24mp when you crop in.
I wish you’d have compared the Viltrox 28mm/f1.8 to the Sony 28mm/f2. I have the Sony, and would have been interested to see if the Viltrox f1.8 photos are different *enough* to justify buying it.
At one point every manufacturer made a 28mm. It was a standard lens to have for street and photojournalist. I’m not really sure why it fell out of favor.
I don’t get it either. I’ve talked with many photographers about why Sony hasn’t made a 28mm 1.4 G Master. Such a missed opportunity for a fantastic focal length.
It's more especially weird when people LOVE the leica Q and that's 28mm. You'd think Sony would want to steal a piece of that pie.
A Sony 28mm GM will be big like a van and not usabel for streetphotography
@@WU_FotoSo make it f/1.8 like the 20mm or make one that is a member of the small G series to go with the 24, 40, and 50.
coz they fear a 28mm would cannibalize 24 and 35 sales. it sits right in between both and the gap is like x1.2.
Thanks for the honest review. I've been debating a prime in the 24, 28, 35, or 50 range. This will get added to my list.
I really liked the photos nearer the end when the sun is throwing a deep yellow light on its way to red. Great colors and nice images.
Thank you!!
Love the review! Right now, I’m trying to pick out the smallest 35ish mm lens for my a7C. It looks like it’s between the Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f2.8, the Zeiss 35 2.8, or the new Sony 40mm 2.5. It would be awesome to see a “Battle of the Smallest Lenses” type video, comparing the three.
That would be a great video idea! Sadly don’t have any of those lenses (used to own the Samyang 35mm 2.8) but I’ve been strongly considering the Zeiss 35mm recently… and the 40mm 2.5… so many lenses ugh haha
@@DylanBlackburn lol, I mean…amazon does have a pretty great return policy, if you wanted to test them all together. 🤷🏽♂️ 😂
@@ImpressiveTony let’s just say I’m already not on Amazon’s good side when it comes to returns already 😂
@@DylanBlackburn Lmao!! Oh, I know what you mean. I had to chill out with the returns for a while too.
I’ve got the Rokinon 24, 35, 45, and 75, all at 1.8. They’re made of plastic, but so, so light. IQ is great, especially on the 75. Find I always reach for a couple of from this set when I go out because they’re so light and still fast. I’ve also updated all of their firmware’s and the autofocus works great on my a7c2.
Hi Dylan, great Video as always! Would you recommend the Viltrox over the Sony 24mm f2.8? Does the Viltrox make use of the 61mpx?
I am a big fan of the 28mm lens, always have been over many years. really impressed with the creative results you achieve with this lens. keep up the excellent achievements you have aquired as you grow your full-time career. zen billings in canada
Thank you so much!!
Great video! Helped me in my decision to buy the lens😀 Would you say you could still use the lens in dusty environment (e.g the beach, but not close to water ofcourse)? Or would tiny bits of sand or similar make its way trough to the sensor? 😌 Have asked a couple other youtubers about this before, but no answers yet. Would highly appreciate some thoughts on this
@@orjan37 thanks for watching! While I’m not 100% sure about the weather sealing on this lens, I would trust it enough to take to the beach or semi dusty environment. Make sure before you take the lens off you don’t see any sand around the mount and remove the lens with the sensor facing down just to be safe! I can do a closer inspection of the mount later and shoot me an email if you would to see photos of the mount/seals up close!
@@DylanBlackburn Thank you for such a detailed response, really appreciate it. Also want to add that I enjoy your videos and look forward to every one of them. I actually ordered the lens so I can check it out myself, Thanks a lot for offering! Looking at this as an everyday/travel/documenting my kids lens, beside my beloved sigma 50 1.2.
The vid I been waiting on. I’m still rocking the FE 28mm f2..hoping Sony updates it soon 🙏🏽
Fingers crossed!!
I admit I really want a 28mm lens but do wish Viltrox built this lens more like their APS-C 75/1.2 (which I bought for my A6700) or 27/1.2 they have released for Fuji that will be coming to Sony. I’m a stills shooter and having an aperture ring without real stops is problematic to me. Especially as the lens ages. Yours is brand new. Does it have a very real ‘A’ setting? Any chance Sigma will add a 28/2 to their I- Series? I will use on both my full size and compact full frame Sony bodies. I also have the A7CR along with A7RV and A1. Thank you for your video. Appreciate your efforts.
Great job on the reivew. I have the 24 1.8, great budget alternative to the GM (and more compact, too!).
Not a bad set-up. Between the 61 mp of the A7CR and the Viltrox 28mm F1.8, you have something similar to the Leica Q3 for thousands less.
Exactly what I was thinking!
Small world😂 just meet up with you earlier!!! Nice content brother!!! Can’t wait to put the 28 to work
Hahaha that’s hilarious 😂 thank you man, hope you enjoy the lens!!
I just picked up Viltrox's 20mm f2.8 since it was only $150, at that price why not. This 28 is intriguing also, as always amazing photos!
Thanks for watching! I’m hoping they will let me review the 16mm 1.8 next!
love your color grading, regaring the lens i saw only not so good reviews about it...i wish it was a little better...i would have bought this lens and a 40mm 1.2 from voigtlander and also you shoot 4:5 aspect ration, wish i saw an image in 2:3
Im debating on this or the 24mm 1.8 viltrox
Beat me to it on posting this video ;) mine will be out tomorrow!
Haha great timing! May the algorithm work in our favor 🙌🏻
You should really try the new Viltrox 20mm. It's not a GM or G lens, but for the value it punches way beyond its price point.
I would love to try it out!
Nice video! I can see a very nice improvement on the sharpness of your photos since you updated to the A7CR. Think I might upgrade to it as a A7C user. Cheers
If you’re budget allows then go for it! You won’t regret it!
love the vibe on your videos
Thank you!! 🙏🏻
Great video, as always!!
Thanks Jason!!
I mean what is the difference between f2 and f1.8?
Nothing crazy but a little extra lowlight performance is always appreciated. The bokeh is a nice bonus but not a big deal for me
@@DylanBlackburn I can see the Viltrox being a better lens than the old Sony. Maybe the 28 1.4 G(M) is released some time next year? Would you buy it and use both your 35 GM and a 28? Rumors say Canon might release one in 2024, maybe Sony will too:). Have a great day!
How do you find the mini grip? I have the A7RV and I grabbed a mint A7CR on black Friday, it didn't have the grip in the box
so was wondering if it's annoying when you have to change the battery?
I love it! The way Sony designed it makes it super easy to swap out the batteries. There’s a small unlock lever on the bottom that allows it to spring open when unlocked. Doesn’t feel tedious or annoying to change the battery. Very weird that yours did not include one
@@DylanBlackburn thanks bud, it was second had, so I can only assume they either kept it or forgot to repack it the body only had 98 images taken with it so barging in the UK it's £2800 body only I get it for a cool £2500
Think I'll grab the mini grip when it's next in stock
Cheers!
How do I justify buying this when i can pickup sony’s 28f2 for dirt cheap, especially if it’s used?
The beauty is you don’t have to! If you want something else then that’s what you want!
Vibes 🫶🏻😌
Viltrox is nice for hobbyists. I’ve got their 85mm 1.8 and it’s very good for the price. Autofocus is on the slower side, yet we managed to shoot some indoors go-karting on it.
I almost bought their 85mm back in the day until I found a great deal on the Sony 85 1.8. Viltrox lenses have come a long way from that 85!
will this fit a6000?
Yes!
What is the video quality like vs the FX3
About the same, just worse in low light
Thanks. Was any of this video photo walk with the a7cr video?@@DylanBlackburn
AHAHAHA!! I was searching for this viltrox 28mm f1.8 to have it with my A7CR to emulate the LEICA Q
It’s a sign. You must buy this lens!!
@DylanBlackburn oh no. I have too many lenses that have that focal length overlapped.
Nice. 📸
Thanks for watching!
Not a bad lens but on that 61mp body with its in camera crop ability, may as well get a 50-60mm and then still have something around that 30mm~ focal length @ 24mp when you crop in.
Uh.. that's not how cropping works
@@zhexio lol yeah other way around, my mistake. A 50mm~ would get you around 80mm~ or so.