Impressive Lens. Incredible Value. (Viltrox 135mm LAB)

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  • @geraldundone
    @geraldundone  2 дня назад +13

    This lens is on sale (15% off) until Nov 10th: bit.ly/GeraldUndone-135
    You'll see the price change at checkout. 👍
    After Nov 10th, you can still save 8% by using the code UNDONE.

    • @brwandon
      @brwandon 5 часов назад

      how is your yc onion pineta peak tripod holding up nowadays?

  • @Coverphile
    @Coverphile 2 дня назад +172

    You were great in Guardians of the Galaxy.

  • @el_pp_grillo4544
    @el_pp_grillo4544 2 дня назад +51

    Now I want my lenses to have a turquoise layer

  • @TonyC0101
    @TonyC0101 2 дня назад +47

    I'm NEVER watching your lens reviews during breakfast ever again! 🤢

  • @DustinAbbottTWI
    @DustinAbbottTWI 2 дня назад +81

    The sheep section literally made me laugh out loud. Your findings were very similar to mine. I love the lens! Great job, as always, Gerald.

    • @matttheking1655
      @matttheking1655 2 дня назад +2

      Had me rolling 😂😂😂

    • @jaylee2656
      @jaylee2656 День назад +1

      i wonder how he can by pass from youtube scan xD

    • @el_fucko
      @el_fucko День назад

      Best PhotoTube bromance ever...

  • @thefourthquarter7429
    @thefourthquarter7429 2 дня назад +40

    That's crazy. It sounds lik3 Viltrox has quickly reached at least Sigma and Tamron level in just a few years.

    • @mongini1
      @mongini1 День назад +9

      i owned their 27mm and 75mm 1.2 for Fuji, and sharpness was outstanding on my 40MP X-H2. That camera has an even higher pixel density than an A7RV - if that doesnt tell they know how to build sharp lenses - what does?

    • @sumitino
      @sumitino День назад

      😂😂😂

  • @B-RollBooks
    @B-RollBooks День назад +14

    The only thing more legendary than the opening disclaimer, it’s that personalized lens and packaging! Nice touch, Viltrox.

  • @bananabear009
    @bananabear009 День назад +10

    That extra 400gram in weight is significant, though the price to performance ratio is very tempting. That’s almost the weight of an additional camera body. And that really affects it’s practicality.

  • @EliInfante
    @EliInfante День назад +4

    I love that they did a purple lens for you! I love the lens, and I've been using it for the past few weeks.

  • @BrianSantero
    @BrianSantero 2 дня назад +20

    I think your autofocus was set to Brown Eye priority.
    Offering this suggestion, sheepishly.

  • @nativestrong7253
    @nativestrong7253 День назад +7

    135mm is my absolute favorite focal length for wedding portraits

  • @ilaion11
    @ilaion11 День назад +5

    Viltrox is not just sharper overall, but it also renders out of focus areas quite nicer than Sony, which is absolutely remarkable.

  • @TheJ_G
    @TheJ_G День назад +6

    Viltrox has been making some stunning lenses on the Fuji system. It’s good to see that carrying over to the Sony system.

  • @Samurai63864
    @Samurai63864 2 дня назад +9

    Some of my New Zealand mates would really like that last shot.

  • @Ingemann.
    @Ingemann. 2 дня назад +9

    If I needed a 135 lens the very last photo before the video ended, it'd be enough to convince me to buy the lens.

  • @youuuuuuuuuuutube
    @youuuuuuuuuuutube 2 дня назад +37

    People need to know that this lens probably caps at 15fps too, whereas the 135mm GM goes to 120fps with the A9III.
    Still impressive, but keep in mind that the Sony lens was released almost 6 years ago...

    • @Vantrakter
      @Vantrakter 2 дня назад +6

      The AF-C fps cap for third party lenses is eternal (my camera can't do 15fps though and I wouldn't need it with a 135mm lens). Anyway, for critical AF applications I would lean toward the GM, they can sometimes be bought used for less than retail.. in addition the Samyang 135/1,8 is probably the cheapest option

    • @technodronesogxl9783
      @technodronesogxl9783 2 дня назад +5

      ​@@Vantrakter I'll take this for a Z mount please. Sony has nerve to limit 3rd party lens functionality after you pay for the camera it should work and not be crippled to boost sales of your products. That's why I go Samsung not Apple no crippling or lookouts for what you buy. 9:29

    • @AhammedShaheedhudheen
      @AhammedShaheedhudheen 2 дня назад +17

      People who can afford an a9III or an a1 can likely also afford G Master lenses.

    • @nomadikmind3979
      @nomadikmind3979 2 дня назад +3

      cool. literally couldnt care less.

    • @nazhif1
      @nazhif1 2 дня назад +7

      If you’re using this lens on an A9 then I think you need to get your priorities straight

  • @MarkBennettCameraCrisis
    @MarkBennettCameraCrisis День назад +6

    I just submitted 11:39 to the Pulitzer people. Let me know when the ceremony happens.

  • @AgentStarke
    @AgentStarke День назад +2

    If you don't mind the lack of aperture ring or screen, the Samyang 135 1.8 is a great alternative. It's also like half the weight of this Viltrox and just as good optically as the GM.

  • @Soundwave857
    @Soundwave857 День назад +3

    the samyang 135 1.8 is also pretty great. af isnt that fast but for the price the rendering is great. would also have been interesting how the 35-150 at 135 compared with all lenses at 2.8

  • @josesalgado2796
    @josesalgado2796 День назад +1

    Thanks for the video. 135 is my favorite focal length. Its often impractical but the results are just amazing

  • @Panacamanana
    @Panacamanana День назад

    135 is my favorite focal length. This lens is gorgeous. Love the content.

  • @dinoschachten
    @dinoschachten 2 дня назад

    Yowza! That is one hell of a lens. So optically it's a clear winner, with all the "deficiencies" being handling-, compatibility- or ergonomics-related. That is pretty impressive.
    One thing I noticed with the playing cards at 10:19 is that on the Viltrox the white "bleeds" more into darker areas in high-contrast areas, while overall it's clearly a bit sharper.

  • @DuncanDimanche-sreview
    @DuncanDimanche-sreview День назад +4

    I just bought the Samyang 135mm f1.8 AF E mount for 340€ yesterday... used of course
    gonna stick with mine haha

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 День назад

    Your choice of subject for the vortex ending was hilarious!
    Thanks again for your excellent review. While I have switched back to LUMIX, I always watch and appreciate all of your reviews because you are so thorough about demonstrating the most important aspects of the product. Whatever features come with a particular camera or lens (or product), the functionality is more important to me. And for that, you produce the best reviews. Thank you.

  • @thomasfransson
    @thomasfransson 2 дня назад +1

    Viltrox have come out with some pretty solid lenses lately.

  • @rosbiffy
    @rosbiffy День назад

    It's interesting to hear you use the word "performant" to describe the Viltrox. I am an Englishman living in France and have long thought that this word should exist in my mother tongue too. Thanks for the review and the useful "new" word!

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone 2 дня назад +2

    The TTArtisan 75mm f/2 has become my favourite lens lately for how small and light it is, any FE options for a compact 135mm? - maybe an f/2.8 one or something? - This Viltrox is great but it's sooooo huge.

  • @DaveMcKeegan
    @DaveMcKeegan 2 дня назад +1

    The weight is off-putting, although given they shed 35% of the weight off their 85mm f1.8 MkII Vs MkI, a future MkII of this could be killer

  • @puppet_master
    @puppet_master День назад +5

    I like the rendering of the Viltrox slightly more, wish it was a bit lighter though

  • @roadtriprohan
    @roadtriprohan День назад +1

    A used 135 1.8 Sony GM is about 1300-1400, still worth the money for lighter lens and absolutely razor sharp autofocus motor in the Sony Variant

  • @kristiankaraneshev7528
    @kristiankaraneshev7528 8 часов назад +1

    I am eager for a nikon version and comparison with the plena.

  • @technodronesogxl9783
    @technodronesogxl9783 2 дня назад +1

    For landscape photography this is a winner. Dustin Abbott shows that it is also excellent for astrophotography

  • @erwickdsouza
    @erwickdsouza День назад

    Brilliant video Gerald! Also,
    You were fantastic in Jack Reacher.

  • @Sacrypheyes
    @Sacrypheyes День назад

    Viltrox has come quite a long way since their first lenses.
    Can't wait to see what will come next.

  • @Paatonsilta
    @Paatonsilta 2 дня назад +1

    It is great to see more and more competition in the lens market, thanks for the review!

  • @vireakcambodia5172
    @vireakcambodia5172 2 дня назад +14

    Would love to see you compare Viltrox vs Samyang 135mm F1.8

  • @krishnastock
    @krishnastock День назад

    Excellent review as usual! I owned the Sony 135mm GM but sold it because I wasn't using it much after buying the Tamron 35-150 and Sony 70-200 GM II. So, I'm not interested in buying this Viltrox but would be very interested in buying the UNDONE version if you ever decide to sell it! Cheers

  • @TheArtofKAS
    @TheArtofKAS 2 дня назад

    I Love when the embargo lifts before 9 am. Awesome work as per usual Gerald! Definitely goin to pu this one on the list.

  • @sn005e
    @sn005e День назад

    The ending pic is priceless!!

  • @matttheking1655
    @matttheking1655 2 дня назад +4

    That 🟣 colour is 🙏

  • @tanelm666
    @tanelm666 День назад

    i would still love to see some more AF testing with tracking comparisons. I have noticed a lot of differences between native and third party lenses when using AF-C in the dark for example.

  • @jasonswitzer1748
    @jasonswitzer1748 День назад +1

    If I were being INSANELY picky, the Sony had better micro contrast when shooting into the sun. But the Viltrox is crushing it in terms of optical performance. The big issue is whether you need the most lightweight kit, and if so, are you willing to spend more than double the price for it. Personally, aid want the Sony because I have the strength of an 8 year old girl and my shoulders hurt after carrying a bag full of lenses over the course of a day/event. But I would prefer to save my money, given how good the Viltrox performs. Good job, Viltrox!

    • @AABB-px8lc
      @AABB-px8lc День назад

      exactly, AR coating is just better in Sony, much less contrast loss in shadows, but optical performance is clearly better, Sony must catch.

    • @timothysteenwyk2978
      @timothysteenwyk2978 День назад

      Well the Samyang 135mm is sharper, lighter, and can be had for under $500. I like shooting at 135mm but don’t use it enough to warrant the Sony glass

  • @kenrickhadley4499
    @kenrickhadley4499 15 часов назад

    Gerald, I noticed you looked more pumped carrying the heavier lens. wow! look at the savings. Consumers really benefit when there is competition.

  • @Ed-davies
    @Ed-davies 2 дня назад

    Now that is impressive, I’ve used the 16mm 1.4 and was blown away by it. Wonder if they will be bring this to other mounts.

  • @richim543
    @richim543 2 дня назад

    Great review as always!! If Vitrox is listening, they should consider add 28mm 1.2 to Lab series for the wide end

  • @SnIpErX07
    @SnIpErX07 День назад

    Love that paper on the table.

  • @ZeDarkLord
    @ZeDarkLord День назад

    Damn, Viltrox has done a pretty darn good job!!!

  • @nVuFilms
    @nVuFilms День назад

    Hey Gerald.. I actually got to test this lens early from a friend. and one odd thing about this Viltrox lens, and a lot of Chinese third party lenses, the auto focus tracks ok in video as subject goes far to near... However, for photography, the Viltrox 135 (and other Chinese lenses) cannot keep up with auto focus tracking whereas Sony lens hits almost 100%. Did you ever get to test this for yourself? Lmk

  • @just_eirik
    @just_eirik День назад

    I hope Viltrox makes a 135mm dedicated to aps-c. I’ve been wanting a fast 200mm equivalent for my X-T5 for a while now, they’re so fun! I have an old Canon 135mm lens that works, but it’s not sharp and has no af or weather sealing.
    I know that if they make a x-mount version of this, then I can just use it, but I’d love it if they made one for aps-c specifically so the size was smaller. They did such an incredible job with the 27mm and the 75mm, so a 135mm would be the perfect next lens imo.

  • @daltonbrowne7980
    @daltonbrowne7980 День назад

    Hey Gerald! Long time viewer and as someone who is mainly video focused I would love to see you add a section to your lens reviews that tests video AF performance. Maybe a talking head and then a moving subject.

  • @planterz42
    @planterz42 День назад +4

    Well, that's not how I expected a lens review to end...

  • @nomadikmind3979
    @nomadikmind3979 2 дня назад

    a custom lens!! dude thats sweet. I am loving viltrox

  • @ChaosMarine9118
    @ChaosMarine9118 2 дня назад

    I guess the A1II will come with the new eye, face AND booty tracking!
    Great review. Used to have a Canon 135 years ago. Would love to add one back to my arsenal for Sony, looks like this Viltrox would def be the way to go.

  • @opx4real
    @opx4real 2 дня назад +1

    You may have missed it, but most recent Sony firmware added brown eye tracking.

  • @rhalfik
    @rhalfik 2 дня назад +1

    In other test they noted that bokeh is not great and flaring causes drop in contrast more than they'd wish for. Thesy're subjective things, but I think it's worth noting. I wonder how it compares to Samyang, which is cheaper, smaller and lighter, but also sharp on the edge of the frame.

  • @Sam-mc2dk
    @Sam-mc2dk День назад

    The extra weight is significant and some drawbacks would be the lack of compatibility with Sony bodies to reduce focus breathing and that it is capped at 10 or 15fps on the A9III. The price is great though.

  • @itmeryy
    @itmeryy День назад +1

    Maybe I missed it, but I'm curious how some of these videos are popping up when according to Petapixel they were asked not to publish a review due to the lens having some serious issues (that is also apparently causing a release delay).

    • @geraldundone
      @geraldundone  День назад +2

      My understanding is that PetaPixel wasn't given the updated release date and info about the issue being resolved. I received word that the issue, which was that the packaging needed to be beefed up, was resolved and was provided a new launch date. I guess they forgot to tell PetaPixel. (I'm speculating a bit)

  • @DmitryBrodsky007
    @DmitryBrodsky007 День назад

    I don't remember Gerald mention Sigma 135 1.8 in his review, I think it is one lens to throw into comparison box with these two. Well that and Samyang (Rokinon) 135 1.8 AF

  • @REVIEWSONTHERUN
    @REVIEWSONTHERUN День назад

    Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

  • @artistjoh
    @artistjoh 18 часов назад

    Darn that purple looks good on that lens.

  • @monkeybull445
    @monkeybull445 2 дня назад +5

    Really hoping this new lineup includes a 50mm 1.4 at a good price. So far both of my prime lenses are Viltrox (their 85mm and 24mm 1.8 lenses) and they never fail to impress

  • @Jossy.mp4
    @Jossy.mp4 День назад

    never thought I was gonna sheep-flashed in a Gerald undone video 😂😂

  • @Byaltair
    @Byaltair 2 дня назад

    Great video comparison Gerald, thank you!
    Do you know when Z mount will be available and if we could still get 15% off ? Atm only Sony on their website.

  • @MickBenjamins
    @MickBenjamins День назад

    Well damn, great job Viltrox!

  • @fionngorilla
    @fionngorilla День назад

    I was very happy with the optical quality of the sigma art 135 1.8 - but the af was crap. so i switched to the gm and now im very satisfied. is the af as good and reliable? and how many frames does the viltrox support?

  • @chucklecorner0524
    @chucklecorner0524 День назад

    wow! Viltrox! this made me buy this one for sure.. i was plannign to buy 135 sony but because of this review i will buy this one.... crazy they are really competing over sigma and tamron.. im excited in the future of their 70 - 200 lol! or 24 - 70! this is sharper than GM lol! i can save money! haha! thank you G U!

  • @tw06le1
    @tw06le1 2 дня назад +2

    I wish these 3rd party lens companies would release lenses in sets. And while they are at it Build more Unique Lenses. Yes, Viltrox has a 27mm & 56mm, but imagine there is a Video Set of lenses & a Photo set of lenses in the same line. exple: 25, 35, 45, 55, 85, 105 T1.4 -then- 25, 35, 45, 55, 85, 105F1.2 with a uniform design in a bundle or singles.
    I Hope @Viltrox sees this & can implement in the future. The traditional focal lengths have been done to death, more unique focal lengths Max Aperture 1.2 is always a guaranteed win.

    • @thealaris
      @thealaris 2 дня назад +1

      105 f1.2 woudl be…… quite a bazooka in therms of size

  • @thebluehotel
    @thebluehotel 2 дня назад +1

    Viltrox really should have made a purple filter for Gerald. Then he can just film in a white room. If he looks like Grimace, so be it.
    I'd be more interested in a review for the new 28mm pancake lens they made.

  • @rickbiessman6084
    @rickbiessman6084 18 часов назад

    Uuuuh. That’s exciting. I kinda wasn’t even gonna watch the video because - y'know, lenses. Gear. Meh. But this gets me VERY curious on the rest of the lineup too!!!

  • @Egr3gious
    @Egr3gious День назад

    You just controlled my linearity.

  • @breadandcircuses5644
    @breadandcircuses5644 День назад

    I look forward to a Viltrox Lab 85mm f/1.4

  • @SageRap
    @SageRap День назад

    Ugh, if they had this lens for L-mount I'd buy it this week

  • @grimlightwildoutdoors
    @grimlightwildoutdoors День назад

    How do you find the auto focus on moving subjects as no one is highlighting the autofocus issues regards to photography ? Any chance you can test and show this with your tests well respected ? Hence why I’ve followed you for many years. Optical quality is great but if auto focus is sub par then people should be aware.

  • @geoffreybassett6741
    @geoffreybassett6741 День назад

    If they released it in Z mount I would buy it instantly. Hope they bring it to the mount soon

  • @q3aki
    @q3aki День назад

    I think that viltrox will be next sigma - where Sigma did outperform some of the native lenses for much reasonable price. Great lens!

  • @mikaelnilsson5912
    @mikaelnilsson5912 2 дня назад

    Impressive lens. Not sure about the display though, could be more of a gimmic. Would love to see a more unique design on new lenses, alot of them are pretty hard to tell apart. A gun metal grey lens would look rly good I think. A coloured text that contrasts well from the black/grey would be nice aswell.

  • @smalltoe
    @smalltoe 2 дня назад +1

    Wonder how it compares to Samyang 135mm F1.8?

    • @petrduchac2580
      @petrduchac2580 2 дня назад +1

      Samyang is lightest 135/1.8 with autofocus (just 772g). The weight is simply amazing compared to Sony 135 which is way too front heavy for me and tiring (as Gerald mentioned). With Samyang I can spend all day shooting without any issue (weddings, events no problem). In terms of image quality Samyang is very similar/close to Sony from personal experience as well of my friend and his colleague(one has Sony, the other has Samyang and they did test it as well). Well corrected. Focus speed again very similar to Sony (Sony will win on high speed bodies).

  • @victorng2996
    @victorng2996 2 дня назад

    Viltrox really upped their game...

  • @chrisbrockhurst
    @chrisbrockhurst День назад +2

    11:39 thank me later

  • @atalk143
    @atalk143 День назад

    Great video and commentary as usual...although I was not expecting a sheep to get undone 😂

  • @mitchellbennett
    @mitchellbennett 2 дня назад +4

    close up of a sheep...part was not on my bingo card

  • @gamedesign1
    @gamedesign1 День назад

    If the live focusing data was saved with the video like gyro data is then third party plugins could be made to automatically add breathing compensation in post no matter what lens you use. One day 😊
    Looks like a great lens thanks for sharing 👍

  • @jondoeslifestuff
    @jondoeslifestuff День назад

    Looks like you updated the firmware on your Sony for Starfish Tracking, make sure you disable that in public.

  • @Eihei
    @Eihei День назад

    This is awesome lens, however it's main issue is that Samyang AF 135 mm f/1.8 exists, which is around $100 cheaper, ~450g lighter, sharper with higher contrast edge to edge, has better AF, and almost no chromatic aberration. The difference in sharpness and contrast is even more apparent when shooting at minimal focus distance.
    The only optical advantage that this Viltrox has is how it amazingly preserves contrast when working against bright light.
    However i don't think it's worth it considering 50% bigger size.

  • @mac3864
    @mac3864 День назад +2

    It would be interesting to compare a store purchased copy from this obviously hand picked copy sent out for review. Variation is where many lens manufacturers struggle

  • @AR-vf7vg
    @AR-vf7vg День назад

    Samyang did the same crazy surprise? "long ago", with their GM 135mm clone-alternative, too.
    I think that it really owed to be clearly mentioned in this review.
    I also find limit ... to not remind the Sony"s third brand speed limitation. as however well mentioned is the indeed focus breathing compensation option is withhold. "Funny" that for a videographer this limitation by Sony is not put forward even more.)

  • @cobra2079
    @cobra2079 День назад

    Can we get Viltrox vs Samyang 135mm?

  • @trueatfalse
    @trueatfalse День назад

    A thing I'm missing in these tests is the performance in very edgy situations. like how does the autofocus perform in low light / night situations?

  • @harshpatel4158
    @harshpatel4158 2 дня назад +1

    Viltrox if you are listning, 85 1.4 Z mount(~600gm,~600$) ASAP!🙏

  • @edwardnoble9897
    @edwardnoble9897 День назад

    The problem with this is the Samyang is out there for even less money and also very similar image quality with a much lighter weight than even the Sony (1234g vs 776g vs 950g). This Viltrox weighs almost as much as the Sigma DSLR lens with the adapter and that was not a pleasant experience to me on the light Sony cameras.

  • @mongini1
    @mongini1 День назад +1

    hey hey hey... stop right there... you didn't say "lets get undone" and we didnt hear that he's crazy.... how dare you?!?!?

  • @HviteVinger
    @HviteVinger День назад

    The Samyang 135mm is another top contender.

  • @fnytnqsladcgqlefzcqxlzlcgj9220
    @fnytnqsladcgqlefzcqxlzlcgj9220 2 дня назад +1

    Nonlinear focus is just a deal breaker for me, like seriously I'm paying so much for a lens and there's multiple situations where my work would be either ruined or made significantly more difficult from having this like "hardware accelerated" response to borrow a phrase from computer mouses.

  • @anthonypc-248
    @anthonypc-248 День назад

    So can I get a purple Undone one too?

  • @DigitalDre
    @DigitalDre День назад

    you should compare to sayang 135mm, this is probably the best choice

  • @hihellokitty85
    @hihellokitty85 День назад

    Would be really awkard if Viltroc asked Gerald to return it. He will be undone.

  • @jedwilliams
    @jedwilliams День назад

    Damnit... if the lens actually was purple I totally would have bought it.

  • @bpfmalang
    @bpfmalang День назад

    your purple ribbon on lens where to buy ?

  • @Upnorth_overland
    @Upnorth_overland День назад +2

    Now bring it to the Z mount!

    • @infantfrontender6131
      @infantfrontender6131 День назад

      Interesting how Viltrox compares to Plena

    • @Upnorth_overland
      @Upnorth_overland 21 час назад

      @ how does it compare?

    • @infantfrontender6131
      @infantfrontender6131 11 часов назад

      @@Upnorth_overland, I guess the Nikon Z 135mm Plena will win in every aspect except the price. Plena is sharp, doesn't have vignetting, focus breathing, and cats-eye bokeh around the ages. Also, is 240 grams lighter

  • @HowDoYouUseSpaceBar
    @HowDoYouUseSpaceBar 5 часов назад +1

    HI. YOU ARE SPONSOR? YES?