The 16mm f1.8 is absolutely sensational for the price. For a person like me who doesn't shoot wide very often it's hard to justify spending any more to get marginal improvements. Highly recommended. They're doing a great job.
Just got the 16mm Viltrox after drowning a Sony 14mm F1.8 and not willing to risk that sort of money again. The 16mm Viltrox is superb for the money and while slightly longer than the 14mm can also use a filter which the 14mm can't. Win win in my book
@@matthewmallett4718 I bought this viltrox for 350USD. Its way better build quality than my sony 24-105 for ~800USD...
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I have the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8, and it's pretty good, but a bit slow. I also have the Samyang 14mm f/2.8, which is much faster and has excellent geometry.
I have the Sony 85/1.8 and it's amazing, one of my favorite lenses. It's also 100g lighter than the Viltrox (not all of us are as young or have big guns like Fro) and uses 67mm filters. And a custom button and af switch. Usually on-sale for 549, seems like a reasonable "upgrade" for our $2500-6500 cameras.
I have the Viltrox 85mm F1.8 STM for the Canon RF mount on my R8, and I am very happy with it. I even ordered that lens before I got my R8 because I knew that they were not producing it any more, but one online shop here still had a few on stock back then, for about 320 Swiss Francs/$350. I was even able to get a firmware update from Rollei, Germany, which could be easily installed because the lens has a USB C port to connect it to your computer (no additional hardware needed).
I also just bought the Viltrox 20mm 2.8 z mount for only $158 and love it!. Looking forward to more z mount lens from them. These are the best lens for value.
I'm really glad that you had so many shots at the basketball court as I've used mine for a few sessions in the same lighting and was wondering if the color was just that way or if it was inherent to the lens or my editing. This lens is one of my favorites for sure, good to see it holds it's own
I've been using this on a Nikon Z5 for 5 or 6 months now and it's been amazing. AF is not lightning fast, but that may very well be a Z5 showing it's age, but portraits are amazing from 1.8, and if you want fine detail on something 2.8 is more than enough to get it much sharper. The Nikon Z alternative was about double the price, but I don't think it's double the performance.
I got the first version of this lens a few years ago. It works great for portraits. It is hard to justify spending more for an F1.4 when this one gets the job done.
I saw the Globe trotters years ago when Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal were playing, they were great then and by the way Wilt Chamberlain played for them as well
You should try their 16mm 1.8 from their pro line that thing is great one of the best surprises I have had. Focus never misses, images are very sharp and it has all the function buttons
I’ve been using the original canon RF mount version of the lens for a couple of years and I love it. Handles well, images have a lot of character. Great value. Not sure how the mark II differs. Hopefully will be back on the market soon for Canon RF.
I absolutely love my Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8. So far have been really impressed across the board. Has a few extra bells and whistles including lcd screen and 2 programable function buttons. Definitely worth checking out if you're in need of a ultrawide.
I have used this lens (along with 35mm f1.8 viltrox) yesterday on the dance floor. It is really, really good (on Z6II), my camera was basically seeing in the dark! (AF-C wide box with eye detect). Amazing lenses really
I have this lens for about a couple of years. Used on my Sony 6400 and then 6700. The protrait shots from distance is excellent as I shot mostly in f1.8. For the price, it is definitely worth it.
I've bought a Sony 85mm f/1.8 for ~US$330 and they work just fine. Viltrox isn't going to sell too many copies of this. Their 16mm amd 28mm for full frame and 13, 27, 75mm for APS-C are a different story.
The cheap Sony 85mm f/1.8 has a mediocre (harsh) bokeh though, as probably typical for lenses which are designed to be cheap but sharp. The Viltrox might possibly have a higher-quality bokeh? the +5 mm larger filter thread indicates a larger front element, and it has 10 lens elements (one more than Sony's 9). Also, the Viltrox has surely been designed with Sony's 85mm 1.8 as the competing offer in mind, i.e. Viltrox likely was determined to release theirs only under the condition that it is optically better than the Sony (thinking not just about sharpness, but also about bokeh rendering quality).
honestly, with the quality of glass of the latest Viltrox lenses, it should be considered a 2nd party... the 13mm f1.4 for fuji and the 16mm F1.8 for Sony are stunning lenses!
I purchased this lens for the Nikon Z system and it worked well on my Z9. I recently purchased the Zf and put this lens on the camera and it wouldn't autofocus on either the Zf or the Z9. I was puzzled and wonder if the most recent firmware updates for the Z9 bricked the lens. I also just purchased the Viltrox 20 mm f2.8 but have yet to use it and am wondering if I should return it if it won't autofocus.
That's a great review! Do you know how does it compare to the (newish, I guess?) 7Artisans 85mm 1.8? That one also seems quite interesting, and it's even cheaper.
I am one of the fortunate ones that snagged the Canon RF version before they were banned, and I absolutely love it. I got a bad copy the first time, that had this terrible crosshatching effect, everywhere but the center, so I knew something was wrong with it. I returned it and got a second one, and it has been fantastic for both photos and video. I'd love to get a second one for my work camera, but if you can even find a used RF version, they're over $600 now. Anyway, your glowing review will make them even more expensive now. Thanks a lot! 😂
I was lucky to snag a RF 85mm for my Canon RP before they pulled them. It works really well for a hobbyist / takes pretty solid photos. I assume it works very similar on Sony.
Hi Jared, I just bought a used Viltrox 85mm. Do you remember if you heard and internal noise when flipping upside down? Mine does it even when mounted on my powered up a7riii.
Its really an outstanding lens considering the price and the specs. It works really well with my Z6II. But I am not comfortable using it with my z9. The mount of the lens i have is a little tight and do not unmount easily from the z9. So every time i unmount it from my z9 I have near heart attacks. Probably it is the problem of the particular lens. Otherwise it is a really good lens.
I watch all your videos, your info and presentation is great! How about testing the TTartisen 500mm lense? Most of your audience is probably like me: amateur with a good camera trying to get the best lenses without mortgaging the house.
calling it 4th party is absurd... its just as 3rd party as Tamron & Sigma. Their 27mm and 75mm 1.2's, the 13mm 1.4 (i know all for APS-C, but who cares) are right up there with the big players. They dont deserve to be called 4th party. The build quality, especially their pro line, is really right up there. 3 weeks ago i took the 75mm 1.2 on a portrait shoot in pretty strong rain, and it took it like a champ.
The "4th party manufacturer" is going to release this year, 35,50,85 at 1.4 AND 1.2 and on top of that they planing to release an 135 1.2. They already killing it in APS-C with their 1.2 and 1.4 primes like the 13 1.4 and the 27 and 75 1.2.
@@panagiotistouliatos9545 I have seen reviews only on nikon apsc bodies. Mind that more reviewers are gifted these lenses for promotion bias. They might be sharp on MTF, i don't doubt.
This lens is depreciated so badly in used markets is because it's haunting, unstable AF, cause freeze with A7IV and bad hood design. But the #1 reason kills it is that Sony OG 85 1.8 is so nice and have fast AF and inexpensive.
I've had the first gen of the viltrox for literal years, shot several paid shoots with it. Mine misses so little that I often just take one shot cause I know I don't need to account for it missing. It hits the eye pretty much every time and I've never had it freeze my camera. You might have gotten a bad copy, it happens. Also the viltrox is frankly sharper and 200 less expensive than the sony 85 f1.8. There is no reason to buy the sony 1.8 anymore there are a lot of reasons not to. At 600 new you can save a lot and get the viltrox new for 400, or save 50 and get the samyang f1.4 for 550 (I think). Used is just as bad a prospect, and if you are willing to buy used you can spend a few hundred more and get the sigma f1.4 for 800 ish on the used market. Sony just over charges for what they have in a lot of segments.
The first couple years, I'd remove a lens from its box, and immediately throw it over my shoulder... never to be seen again. Years later, during some move, I would find it and be like..... "OMG, have I missed you, my precious!"
The problems I see with these "4th party lenses" are excessive grease all over it. I can see grease marks on this too which is a shame.. I'd be concerned about contaminating my sensor behind this.
Correction: at 2:52 it is supposed to say 85mm for the full frame equivalent, but says 35 by accident. Obvious but still noting it...
still have my viltrox 85 Z mount for almost 3 yrs now, try the Yongnou YN 85mm 1.8Z. smaller & more affordable ;)
The 16mm f1.8 is absolutely sensational for the price. For a person like me who doesn't shoot wide very often it's hard to justify spending any more to get marginal improvements. Highly recommended. They're doing a great job.
Couldn't agree more. I have GM lenses, so I'm a bit spoiled. This 16 1.8 Full frame and those APSC lenses (27 1.2 and 75 1.2) are amazing!
Just got the 16mm Viltrox after drowning a Sony 14mm F1.8 and not willing to risk that sort of money again. The 16mm Viltrox is superb for the money and while slightly longer than the 14mm can also use a filter which the 14mm can't. Win win in my book
@@matthewmallett4718 I bought this viltrox for 350USD. Its way better build quality than my sony 24-105 for ~800USD...
I have the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8, and it's pretty good, but a bit slow. I also have the Samyang 14mm f/2.8, which is much faster and has excellent geometry.
Jared please try their 1.2 apsc lenses. I know you’re not a fan of apsc lenses but from every other review I’ve seen they are fantastic.
Viltrox 13/1.4 apsc is fantastic too!
I have the Sony 85/1.8 and it's amazing, one of my favorite lenses. It's also 100g lighter than the Viltrox (not all of us are as young or have big guns like Fro) and uses 67mm filters. And a custom button and af switch. Usually on-sale for 549, seems like a reasonable "upgrade" for our $2500-6500 cameras.
I have the Viltrox 85mm F1.8 STM for the Canon RF mount on my R8, and I am very happy with it. I even ordered that lens before I got my R8 because I knew that they were not producing it any more, but one online shop here still had a few on stock back then, for about 320 Swiss Francs/$350.
I was even able to get a firmware update from Rollei, Germany, which could be easily installed because the lens has a USB C port to connect it to your computer (no additional hardware needed).
AF struggles compared to my other RF lenses but besides that its really good. Its a glimpse of what could have been the future of canon.
I found one and I’m thinking of buying it for my canon R6ii but I’m worried that it might not work
@@mohamoud90 I bought one recently on ebay for an R6ii and it works flawlessly. Shot a wedding with it a couple of weekends back and it was fantastic!
THIS CHANEL NEVER GET OLDS, LOVE IT
I also just bought the Viltrox 20mm 2.8 z mount for only $158 and love it!. Looking forward to more z mount lens from them. These are the best lens for value.
Just recently shot an entire wedding with the Viltrox Z 35mm and 85mm on the Z5 and the shots are fantastic
@@corykphotography hey i have z5 too, just eyeeing 35mm focal lenght, do you have IG for Viiltrox 35mm and 85mm result ?
Thanks Jared. I got the z mount version and super happy with it ❤
I'm really glad that you had so many shots at the basketball court as I've used mine for a few sessions in the same lighting and was wondering if the color was just that way or if it was inherent to the lens or my editing. This lens is one of my favorites for sure, good to see it holds it's own
I've been using this on a Nikon Z5 for 5 or 6 months now and it's been amazing. AF is not lightning fast, but that may very well be a Z5 showing it's age, but portraits are amazing from 1.8, and if you want fine detail on something 2.8 is more than enough to get it much sharper. The Nikon Z alternative was about double the price, but I don't think it's double the performance.
Ive had one of these for years, a few years ago they bought out an update that opened the aperture blades more to 1.6.
This is the first lens that i bought for my Sony system and having used it extensively in the past 3 years, I fully agree that it is fantastic value.
I have this lens.. I am by no means a pro photographer but this lens takes tack sharp photos, auto focus is spot on and that's all I'm asking for.
Good on you for reviewing these cheaper lenses , it helps us that are amateur and can't really spend thousands .
I got the first version of this lens a few years ago. It works great for portraits. It is hard to justify spending more for an F1.4 when this one gets the job done.
Hi Jared, the 16mm f1.8 of viltrox is also good.
Fair review. Been using on my a7r4 and the details are very good. I believe you actually get more than what you paid for .
What camera did you use for the bowling and basketball game? Awesome review
I saw the Globe trotters years ago when Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal were playing, they were great then and by the way Wilt Chamberlain played for them as well
You should try their 16mm 1.8 from their pro line that thing is great one of the best surprises I have had. Focus never misses, images are very sharp and it has all the function buttons
I’ve been using the original canon RF mount version of the lens for a couple of years and I love it. Handles well, images have a lot of character. Great value. Not sure how the mark II differs. Hopefully will be back on the market soon for Canon RF.
What about sun flare and vignetting in harsh light? Important for portraits, But I've had Viltrox lenses and they are very good
If you think THIS Viltrox lens is a steal, check out their 20mm f/2.8 AF. It's just $158, and it's decent.
I got this and the 24mm, amazing
I absolutely love my Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8. So far have been really impressed across the board. Has a few extra bells and whistles including lcd screen and 2 programable function buttons. Definitely worth checking out if you're in need of a ultrawide.
Ive been using this lens for awhile now ... Really impressive lens
Viltrox will introduce their pro series line up soon. That's why viltrox catches the attention of many photographers now.
any idea when? their website had said sometime in april.
I want to know what soon is. I’m putting of buying a new lens until I know lol
The PRO line and The LAB line, that is better
which is better in overall performance with Viltrox and Yongnou with this lens variation?
I have used this lens (along with 35mm f1.8 viltrox) yesterday on the dance floor. It is really, really good (on Z6II), my camera was basically seeing in the dark! (AF-C wide box with eye detect). Amazing lenses really
im excited for the new full frame viltrox 1.4 primes coming out! might get a few of them.
When do they come out?
they also had version 1 for canon rf, really good value and good quality
Didn't they take it off the market? The autofocus version?
They release a few copies, they are discontinued now @@froknowsphoto
@@froknowsphoto they did. but few got it before canon brought the hammer out
@@froknowsphoto Yes, but a bunch of copies are still around on the used market, so you can get it via ebay or whatever.
Still available on Amazon India site
please try the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Lens
I have this lens for about a couple of years. Used on my Sony 6400 and then 6700. The protrait shots from distance is excellent as I shot mostly in f1.8. For the price, it is definitely worth it.
I've bought a Sony 85mm f/1.8 for ~US$330 and they work just fine. Viltrox isn't going to sell too many copies of this. Their 16mm amd 28mm for full frame and 13, 27, 75mm for APS-C are a different story.
The cheap Sony 85mm f/1.8 has a mediocre (harsh) bokeh though, as probably typical for lenses which are designed to be cheap but sharp.
The Viltrox might possibly have a higher-quality bokeh? the +5 mm larger filter thread indicates a larger front element, and it has 10 lens elements (one more than Sony's 9).
Also, the Viltrox has surely been designed with Sony's 85mm 1.8 as the competing offer in mind, i.e. Viltrox likely was determined to release theirs only under the condition that it is optically better than the Sony (thinking not just about sharpness, but also about bokeh rendering quality).
honestly, with the quality of glass of the latest Viltrox lenses, it should be considered a 2nd party... the 13mm f1.4 for fuji and the 16mm F1.8 for Sony are stunning lenses!
Viltrox killing out of late for X Mount. The 13mm 1.4 is a great video lens. The 56mm 1.7 great value
At 2:52 It says the focal length is 35mm instead of 85mm
Ah! Mishap on our part. Good spot
Could you please try these lenses on apsc sensors ??
Surprise u review this lens now. Gotten it at a very low price and its amazing.
Nice! Now can you test out Samyang/Rokinon?
I purchased this lens for the Nikon Z system and it worked well on my Z9. I recently purchased the Zf and put this lens on the camera and it wouldn't autofocus on either the Zf or the Z9. I was puzzled and wonder if the most recent firmware updates for the Z9 bricked the lens. I also just purchased the Viltrox 20 mm f2.8 but have yet to use it and am wondering if I should return it if it won't autofocus.
jared is not affraid of high iso thats for sure
The pic of the bowler standing is grainy as h3ll. He shouldn't need to go to 4000 iso with an f1.8
Thanks Jared ! Nice review
That's a great review! Do you know how does it compare to the (newish, I guess?) 7Artisans 85mm 1.8? That one also seems quite interesting, and it's even cheaper.
I am one of the fortunate ones that snagged the Canon RF version before they were banned, and I absolutely love it. I got a bad copy the first time, that had this terrible crosshatching effect, everywhere but the center, so I knew something was wrong with it. I returned it and got a second one, and it has been fantastic for both photos and video. I'd love to get a second one for my work camera, but if you can even find a used RF version, they're over $600 now. Anyway, your glowing review will make them even more expensive now. Thanks a lot! 😂
Sir does it work in cannon r6markii?
4:55 Jared playing bowling pics
Theres also an RF mount for the Viltrox 85 1.8
not with autofocus, at least any more unless you find it used
fro, I know that you aren't all that into crop sensor lenses but would you consider reviewing the 75mm f/1.2 from viltrox?
I was lucky to snag a RF 85mm for my Canon RP before they pulled them. It works really well for a hobbyist / takes pretty solid photos. I assume it works very similar on Sony.
Hi Jared, I just bought a used Viltrox 85mm. Do you remember if you heard and internal noise when flipping upside down? Mine does it even when mounted on my powered up a7riii.
Its really an outstanding lens considering the price and the specs. It works really well with my Z6II. But I am not comfortable using it with my z9. The mount of the lens i have is a little tight and do not unmount easily from the z9. So every time i unmount it from my z9 I have near heart attacks. Probably it is the problem of the particular lens. Otherwise it is a really good lens.
I watch all your videos, your info and presentation is great! How about testing the TTartisen 500mm lense? Most of your audience is probably like me: amateur with a good camera trying to get the best lenses without mortgaging the house.
You should also try Samyang / Rokinon. They have impressive line of fast prime and zoom lenses
I can get this lens new for £325 or a second-hand Nikon 1.8s for £485, condition is -9 on WEX. What should I do? I was hoping you'd say it was shit 😂
Cannot wait for you to try their 27 & 75mm 1.2
f/1.8 on a crop sensor camera gives the background blur 1.8 x 1.5 = f/2.7 lens
But still gives 1.8 light.
@@jamesjackson4264 yes, but 1.8 bokeh.
@@ralphblach2952 I thought it was 2.7 blurr.
calling it 4th party is absurd... its just as 3rd party as Tamron & Sigma. Their 27mm and 75mm 1.2's, the 13mm 1.4 (i know all for APS-C, but who cares) are right up there with the big players. They dont deserve to be called 4th party. The build quality, especially their pro line, is really right up there. 3 weeks ago i took the 75mm 1.2 on a portrait shoot in pretty strong rain, and it took it like a champ.
who are 2nd body makers?
Jared, any good fish eye lens for a Nikon Z full frame camera?
Is this a fullframe lense ?
Jared, please, review the Viltrox 16mm f1.8. It's just amazing, i know you'll love it too.
I have this lens, and the Viltrox 24mm f1.8. 24mm is VERY good. Also, Tokina is rumored to be behind "Viltrox"
I’m picking up this lens for sure.
Isn’t the Tokina and Viltrox identical but branded differently
Good review. Nice lenses for someone that does not use a lot of primes, or someone saving up for a better body 😅
what is the cost of Frog pack1
Bought one this morning for $140 with 3 Tiffen filters included 😂 lovely little thang for my a7c
Viltrox 85mm vs sony FE 50mm..best lens please
Can you use this with a sony zv e10?
So what is a Second party lens?
Better late than never reviewing this lens. Great budget alternative to first party 85mm.
Does this work in cannon r6markii?
Why do i feel like this video came out already on this channel?
Because we did the 35mm version last week...
The "4th party manufacturer" is going to release this year, 35,50,85 at 1.4 AND 1.2 and on top of that they planing to release an 135 1.2. They already killing it in APS-C with their 1.2 and 1.4 primes like the 13 1.4 and the 27 and 75 1.2.
Their APS-C 1.2 lenses are on the soft side. They are better for video than photo.
@@alexanderkapsiotis8050 All the reviews and MTF charts shows that they are VERY sharp. In fact sharper than the Sigma 1.4 lineup for APS-C.
@@panagiotistouliatos9545 I have seen reviews only on nikon apsc bodies. Mind that more reviewers are gifted these lenses for promotion bias. They might be sharp on MTF, i don't doubt.
This lens is depreciated so badly in used markets is because it's haunting, unstable AF, cause freeze with A7IV and bad hood design. But the #1 reason kills it is that Sony OG 85 1.8 is so nice and have fast AF and inexpensive.
I've had the first gen of the viltrox for literal years, shot several paid shoots with it. Mine misses so little that I often just take one shot cause I know I don't need to account for it missing. It hits the eye pretty much every time and I've never had it freeze my camera. You might have gotten a bad copy, it happens. Also the viltrox is frankly sharper and 200 less expensive than the sony 85 f1.8. There is no reason to buy the sony 1.8 anymore there are a lot of reasons not to. At 600 new you can save a lot and get the viltrox new for 400, or save 50 and get the samyang f1.4 for 550 (I think). Used is just as bad a prospect, and if you are willing to buy used you can spend a few hundred more and get the sigma f1.4 for 800 ish on the used market. Sony just over charges for what they have in a lot of segments.
Other Brand that has amazing value is Samyang for full frame
i use for month and i dont feel it is a cheap lens. it produce great image
plzz compare it with Samyang 85mm1.4 E mount
85mm F1.2 FE LaB is very soon！say yes !
The 1.2 version is for apsc
The coming 1.4 series will be for full frame bodies
Just bought it yesterday
Try Meike 85MM F1.4, i think its better like a Viltrox, Sigma .
I find the viltrox 85mm RF is sharper in the center and feels more premium than the RF28-70 f2 lol. Worse AF though.
Very interesting video !!!
You did not mention CA, which is something the Sony 85 and 35 F1.8 lenses suffer from, both are terrible for CA
The first couple years, I'd remove a lens from its box, and immediately throw it over my shoulder... never to be seen again. Years later, during some move, I would find it and be like..... "OMG, have I missed you, my precious!"
Also, this lens is at $400 bucks? Shut up and take my money, Mr/Mrs. VILTROX!
does't work on nikon zf?
Update the lens software, was the same on the Z8 after last update
My first lens is viltrox 85mm 1.8
Why the heck get cleaner and cleaner images jared
Some of your presets contains added noise 😅
Why not just shoot it noisy ?
I Do 😉
మై కెమెరా sony a7m3
Ur రివ్యూ im పర్చేస్ 85mm
Jared and Steven….great guys never met em-Brendan Schaub
sir nice. Wedding Phtography its use full ha. am in india tamilnadu
he didn't say tampon :(
wish this party lens would be f1.4
VILTROX 16MM FOR SONY FE = AMAZING VALUE TO $$$
I am 1st
school boy
Why is lens so greasy?
Nice 180.
Im బిగ్ ఫ్యాన్ యూ
I లైక్ ur వీడియోస్
Viltrox commetely abandoned the l-mount.
The problems I see with these "4th party lenses" are excessive grease all over it. I can see grease marks on this too which is a shame.. I'd be concerned about contaminating my sensor behind this.
Why are you saying " in the hands" so creepy like