What I like -your video has many live examples of photos, not just walls and 100-200-1000%% crops. That’s really very nice and professional style of review
Thank you very much! This is what I am trying to achieve with my reviews. Not only show what a lens can do but also hopefully inspire someone to shoot more.
the fn2 button is preset to minimum focus and infinity focus. so when you are shooting astro, you can just flip to MF and press the fn2, and immidately, the stars are in focus. no more turning MF ring. Pretty sick i would say
Thanks for this video. I think I 'm going to get it. The display may come in handy when shooting astro, where it's hard to see anything on the camera. The A-B focus automation, similarly, can be useful for astro, where you set point A to the foreground element (tree, rocks, house, etc), and B point set to infinity, and make focus stacking sessions/shots easier.
Thank you for watching! This is a good point. Prefocusing on the foreground using a flash light and then ininity and changing the focus in complete darkness with these buttons really makes sense. Thank you!
I want and need this lens. The widest I currently have is 28 on my Tamron 28-75. This would be a great addition to my kit. Thank you so much for such a great review. I was wondering when we would see some reviews on this lens.
I wonder if the 2 focus settings might be good for astro work if you want to hit focus on a foreground element for a long exposure and then touch to go to infinity for star photos to stack...
As I understand it, in cinematic photography you frequently plane the focus pulls prior to shooting and -- most importantly-- based on distance measurements, not based on objects in the viewfinder. Actors may walk into the scene, for example. Therefore you can't use the camera's A to B focus automation.
I had the exact same thought. A frequent use of this type of focus pull with a wide angle is getting a character focus reveal that shows their emotional reaction in the background of another character's close-up shot. Specifically, it's used to show an emotional disconnect BETWEEN two people because one person is not aware of the other's reaction (both of them are facing the camera). The lack of background compression helps to physically distance the two characters in the frame as well. (Disclaimer: I am not a cinematographer. This is my personal take LOL)
I read about this lens in Sony rumors. On paper it seemed too good to be true. The other day i saw on Instagram that you were testing it, i was crossing my fingers "Please be good". Thank you for the great review. Greetings from Greece!! 🙏
@@PavSZ im struggle now so much :) I want buy sigma 16-28 for wide shots like landscapes and real estate but now with the viltrox im not sure what to do :) cause it might be a good choice for astro also :) Maaaaaaan i need to know youre opinion before i make decision :)
@@mishax5957 not yet bro :) But if i will yse this only for real eastate i will go for sigma cause there i dont need f.1.8 and still i have more range. So probably i will buy sigma.
@@DrManarKawar this lens really stands out from the crowd. Nearly perfect optically. No chromatic aberration and very useful distance display screen for getting it into infinity in the dark
It's nice lens but honestly it has no optical stabilisation, i have a lot of shaking shots ! Its a bit borring since i have to stabilise in post. Anyway its still a good lense using a tripod but i guess not for vlogging
There is an adaptor to use emount lenses on Zmount cameras with autofocus. Megadapt ETZ 21 pro is the latest version. The reviews seem to be quite decent so far. People even use sony tele lenses on a Nikon Z9 for Wildlife, birds in flight etc. I might get a Z8 later this year if I can get a one for a good price.
@@PavSZ I suspect the electronics may have some design or fabrication flaws to iron out. Honestly I’m really disappointed because it seems to have so many good reviews. I’m shocked this came from the distributor it should never have left the factory. I’m sticking with the much older but very reliable 10-18mm f4 OSS and 20mm f1.8 for now.
@@bradl2636 I'd personally try again. This lens is too good to not give them another chance. But you are right, bad copies should never leave the factory
What I like -your video has many live examples of photos, not just walls and 100-200-1000%% crops. That’s really very nice and professional style of review
Thank you very much!
This is what I am trying to achieve with my reviews. Not only show what a lens can do but also hopefully inspire someone to shoot more.
the fn2 button is preset to minimum focus and infinity focus. so when you are shooting astro, you can just flip to MF and press the fn2, and immidately, the stars are in focus. no more turning MF ring. Pretty sick i would say
YES!
I got this lens yesterday so thanks for sharing the fn2 button! I will try it out tonight 😮
Hi. It seems really useful for presetting to infinity. Is it accurate when the display says "infinity"? Thanks
Thanks for this video. I think I 'm going to get it. The display may come in handy when shooting astro, where it's hard to see anything on the camera. The A-B focus automation, similarly, can be useful for astro, where you set point A to the foreground element (tree, rocks, house, etc), and B point set to infinity, and make focus stacking sessions/shots easier.
Thank you for watching!
This is a good point. Prefocusing on the foreground using a flash light and then ininity and changing the focus in complete darkness with these buttons really makes sense. Thank you!
I’m at wow with this lens! They have been getting better and better with viltrox!
Especially they’re 75 1.2 for my Fuji
I'm WOWed by this lens too!
They are making lenses that are on par with Sigma and Tamron now
Thanks for this review. This lens looks unique and affordable. I love how Viltrox have now a Pro models with weather sealed constructions also!
Thank you for watching!
Me too, as I said in my video, they have upped their game for sure
Rumors say it’s coming to Nikon Z, can’t wait to see if it does and I’ll put it on my Z9. Looks like an awesome lens
I hope so too. I love this lens
Super recenzja. Jak zawsze - miło Cię usłyszec :)
dzięki!
Great shots dude!!! This lens looks dope❤
Thanks! it is very dope!
I want and need this lens. The widest I currently have is 28 on my Tamron 28-75. This would be a great addition to my kit. Thank you so much for such a great review. I was wondering when we would see some reviews on this lens.
It is really a great lens!
Thank you for watching
man your shots are sick!
thanks!
I wonder if the 2 focus settings might be good for astro work if you want to hit focus on a foreground element for a long exposure and then touch to go to infinity for star photos to stack...
that's what they are for
As I understand it, in cinematic photography you frequently plane the focus pulls prior to shooting and -- most importantly-- based on distance measurements, not based on objects in the viewfinder. Actors may walk into the scene, for example. Therefore you can't use the camera's A to B focus automation.
thanks for this info!
I had the exact same thought. A frequent use of this type of focus pull with a wide angle is getting a character focus reveal that shows their emotional reaction in the background of another character's close-up shot. Specifically, it's used to show an emotional disconnect BETWEEN two people because one person is not aware of the other's reaction (both of them are facing the camera). The lack of background compression helps to physically distance the two characters in the frame as well. (Disclaimer: I am not a cinematographer. This is my personal take LOL)
@@spdcrzy Very well said! Great example
Great video!!! Interesting lens... I'll check it out!
Thanks you!
Great lens indeed
Great review mate.👌
Thanks! 👍
I read about this lens in Sony rumors. On paper it seemed too good to be true. The other day i saw on Instagram that you were testing it, i was crossing my fingers "Please be good". Thank you for the great review. Greetings from Greece!! 🙏
it is GOOD! My samples prove it.
Thank you for watching
:O oooo MINI ML AND RAZORBACKS!!! loving that! RIP DIME!
I have the real things as well 😉
@@PavSZ nice .. i have a nice ML warbird in the case upstairs... unfortunately i dont play much any more
I've been waiting for this lens to become reality ever since I got into photography/videography.
Now waiting for mine to arrive later this week.
YES! I love mine more and more. Very good lens
Hey, how is the lens. I’m skeptical about it for some reason
@papaelf still waiting. Should arrive later this month..
@@pitzkale I may reach back out to you haha. I am very torn at the moment.
@@papaelf_ lol no problem
This is my next lens purchase. Hopefully I can get one in the UK before summer holidays.
nice! I don't know if they are shipping to UK already or not
I read this month (June 2023)
how does it match up with Samyang 14mm F2.8?
it doesn't. This lens is in a different league
Waiting for Your review about Samyang 35-150 for sony 😊
I'm on the long waiting list to get a samples for a review. It's coming but I don't know when yet
Minute 3:40. What kind of color correcting or settings did you do on your can or editing software ?
this was using my teal and orange LUT. www.pavsz.com/shop
good for weddings for sure
it is
@@PavSZ this could be my next one, nice review
When lumix will get all these lens supports?? 😬😬
I wish they were making this for Lumix!
Should you recommend this lens for video? Or Sigma 16-28 dg dn is better?
Two different lenses completely - one is wide aperture prime and another one is a f2.8 zoom.
Lovely lens, even better accent! Switching from being a Northerner to Norwegian?
Thanks!
My accent has never changed - always been the same
@@PavSZ Where you from? Voice sounded bit of abroad, bit of uk?
Great lens review like always. I told myself I'm not buying anymore lenses. Right after this one. Lol. Thanks
haha. Thanks!
Can you compare it to Sigma 16-28 f/2.8 ?
they are completely different lenses. I don't believe that it would be a fair comparison
@@PavSZ im struggle now so much :) I want buy sigma 16-28 for wide shots like landscapes and real estate but now with the viltrox im not sure what to do :) cause it might be a good choice for astro also :) Maaaaaaan i need to know youre opinion before i make decision :)
@@Lucas85P you just answered your own question
@@Lucas85Phave you decided ? 😀 i also consider these 2 lenses for Real estate photos.
@@mishax5957 not yet bro :) But if i will yse this only for real eastate i will go for sigma cause there i dont need f.1.8 and still i have more range. So probably i will buy sigma.
What about this lens for astrophotography?
I do talk about it in my video and even managed to get some astro photos with it too
@@PavSZ thank you for your reply… but is it worth it for astrophotography… haven’t seen any good astrophotography reviews of this lens
@@DrManarKawar this lens really stands out from the crowd. Nearly perfect optically. No chromatic aberration and very useful distance display screen for getting it into infinity in the dark
It’s not clear about the distortion, can you express your opinion?
Very minimal. Optically, everything is above average
It's nice lens but honestly it has no optical stabilisation, i have a lot of shaking shots ! Its a bit borring since i have to stabilise in post. Anyway its still a good lense using a tripod but i guess not for vlogging
this wide angle is very forgiving to micro jitters. Also it is not very common to have stabilisation in lenses this wide
@@PavSZ i have the 12-24 GM and honestly i have never experienced micro jitters... a bit disapointed with the 16mm viltrox
Can this lens perform on A7RV? Thx
yes, of courses
@@PavSZ amazing thx u for the reply :)
I wish we got this lens also for Panasonic.
Me too!
I was hoping for the longest time for a 16mm f1.8 for Sony, but got the 14mm GM now.... Shame, as I would have bought this
I really think that this lens is a better lens than 14mm GM.
@@PavSZ wow, that's high praise
@@PavSZ why do you say so
@@ivantanzh17 it is cheaper, it has no chromatic aberration and display screen for focusing distance. It is also as sharp
Sony 14 mm, unfortunately, has very high distortion
I’ve not seen a negative video about this lens.
that's because it is as good as G Master lenses
Viltrox, pleaaaase make one for Z mount 🥲
We all hope for Z-mount soon
There is an adaptor to use emount lenses on Zmount cameras with autofocus. Megadapt ETZ 21 pro is the latest version. The reviews seem to be quite decent so far. People even use sony tele lenses on a Nikon Z9 for Wildlife, birds in flight etc. I might get a Z8 later this year if I can get a one for a good price.
Pretty good idea! I could share this lens if I decide to get a sony camera later on 🥲
Portraits. The girls hate me when I use wide angle lenses 🙂
me too
May I ask about your nationality? I can't figure it out by your accent :)
I'm British but I was born in Poland
PAVSD isnt available for you right now.
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Your code doesn’t work
I'm checking - hold on. It might be that there is no discount on this lens (yet) as it is a new item
@@PavSZ Yeah just tried it and same :/
@@armannazad yes, my code works with all products on their website but this lens doesn't qualify for the discount yet. It just came out yesterday
My copy of this lens arrived with faulty AF out of the box and I am returning it for a refund. Not a good first impression of Viltrox.
it's a shame as the lens is GM quality .... when it works
@@PavSZ I suspect the electronics may have some design or fabrication flaws to iron out. Honestly I’m really disappointed because it seems to have so many good reviews. I’m shocked this came from the distributor it should never have left the factory. I’m sticking with the much older but very reliable 10-18mm f4 OSS and 20mm f1.8 for now.
@@bradl2636 I'd personally try again. This lens is too good to not give them another chance. But you are right, bad copies should never leave the factory