I used this lens on a Fujifilm XT5 at a wedding in the Finger Lakes region of New York state, I shot alot of portraits of my family and our grandchildren, I used it mostly at 1.4 and the photos I was able to get were outstanding, no problem with a 4omp sensor on the Fujifilm.
I added a SmallRig baseplate on my a6700 which has definitely helped make the Viltrox 75 f1.2 feel more balanced .I found the combo quite easy to carry .and enjoyed using it for street photography- not too heavy or bulky, at all.
Thanks a lot, very informative review, as always! Expecting HQ Pro lenses from Viltrox also for FF. Miss like 135/1.8, 35/1.4 or 1.2 and 10/2.8 from this rising brand.
I hope Viltrox manages manages to make smaller and more affordable versions of Sigma’s 35mm f1.2 and 105mm f1.4 lenses. Those have been on my wishlist for a while but I can’t justify the size and expense
@@TheHybridShooter Wouldnt say it is that much optically better - I think its 75mm that is doing most of the job. Sigma have easier AF, Viltrox can be more challenging at 1.2 (but seems fine). Viltrox have hughe background compression and that gives some extra feel to portraits, but sigma is doing it great to. If you need lens just for the outdoor portraits (or large studio) - Viltrox is perfect lense to go (you just getting this 5-10% extra full frame feel) Sigma is more versatile and will do a great job to
@@snalewajski6173 Don't try to justify your ownership of the Sigma 56 1.4. If you don't have the Viltrox 75 1.2, what you "think" does not matter. Do you have side by side comparison of the 2 lenses to show? Given the excellent AF of the Sony and Fuji cameras, you can nail the focus with easy (unless you opt for MF).
Having just received one of these and using it on my A6700, I have to agree with most of your findings. Where I strongly disagree is your findings on the AF performance being the equivalent of a Sony lens. For portrait and static objects, it is perfectly good, but for fast moving objects it just cannot keep up, even with the latest firmware. I was taking some shots of my dogs running yesterday and the Viltrox struggled to get any in focus (AF-C and animal settings). On the other hand the Sony 70-350G was nailing 9 out of 10 with the dogs eyes pin sharp.
70-350 is a completely different type of lens with much lighter glass elements that are easier to move. Expecting to get the same tracking AF results with a portrait lens and light telephoto zoom would be unreasonable even if both were Sony. I am obviously comparing the AF system to Sony portrait lenses, and I can say that it is as good as with Sony.
@@TheHybridShooter while I agree to an extent, the type of motor they chose (STM) is notoriously slow. Had they used a linear it SSM motor this could be improved, if at added cost. The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is a good example of how a similar focal length and aperture can have fast tracking AF - again, at a higher cost. From a specification perspective, this is about as close to the Voltrox as Sony have and therefore I still challenge your "as good as Sony" statement. It simply isn't. Sill, a great lens for the price.
@ShootingAndReloading The closest benchmark from Sony would be 85mm F1.4, but that is still apples to oranges comparison. According to my experiences with that lens, Viltrox is not only as good, but actually better. STM motors are definitely not “notoriously slow” I have no idea where did you hear that. They are made for precision, which why they are a good choice for portrait lenses. Unless you have a tracking comparison with some Sony 110-ish mm eqv. portrait lens, I have to insist on my "as good as Sony" statement.
I'm happy with my Viltrox 75mm, but wish its AF was as fast at the Sony for moving subjects. Having used both on my A6700, the Sony's AF is much quicker, and more accurate, while both have a similar field of view on the APS-C sensor. - 19° vs 21° for the Sony vs Voltrox respectively (127.5mm vs 112.5mm FF equivalent).
@ShootingAndReloading As I wrote, I still don't find any of those comparisons to be relevant to due differences in types of lenses. The most relevant comparison is IMO with Sony 85mm F1.8 and that one does not have better AF. My "as good as Sony" claim still stands.
@@TheHybridShooter for sure , but maybe they should bring the 1.2 to their non pro - their older 1.4 still sold well despite sigma's unrelenting sharpness
@@KNAPPAID Sigma’s sharpness is much less “unrelenting”, they are not in the same league with Viltrox Pro lenses. Making smaller F1.4 lenses is also important, so I don’t think that all Viltrox APS-C lenses should be F1.2.
@@TheHybridShooter i agree , but i was speaking of their 1.4 offering against viltrox's old 1.4 offerings - it sold suprisingly well. but if 1.2 isnt really needed , then maybe viltrox should refresh their older 1.4 offerings
@@Vicky-il5yvI mean, the Viltrox will surely have smoother bokeh and better general capabilities, but the Sony is smaller and cheaper. A good midway would be the Sigma 56mm, which is the best if PQ and size are equally important. Did you pick?
@@kristiangurholt59 I picked Sony 85mm. Weight was big concern for me and also Sony is more reliable in auto focus. 85mm with 1.8 already gives a good defocus background on apsc. Also I could see sharpness is also very good. And I already have Sony 50mm so Sigma 56 doesn't make much sense to me.
*Sony A6700 Review* - Worthy A6500 Successor [ APS-C E-mount ] - ruclips.net/video/tuPTkJzydU8/видео.html
*Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 XF Pro Review* w/ Fujifilm X-H2 - bit.ly/Viltrox75mm
I used this lens on a Fujifilm XT5 at a wedding in the Finger Lakes region of New York state, I shot alot of portraits of my family and our grandchildren, I used it mostly at 1.4 and the photos I was able to get were outstanding, no problem with a 4omp sensor on the Fujifilm.
I have this lens. Blew me away. My favourite aps-c lens.
Rinde usarlo en full frame?
Same
Sirve el viltrox 75mm en full frame?
@@raulfuentes2332 Existe tal versión. 0:31 Aquí están ambas opciones, APC y FF.
I added a SmallRig baseplate on my a6700 which has definitely helped make the Viltrox 75 f1.2 feel more balanced .I found the combo quite easy to carry .and enjoyed using it for street photography- not too heavy or bulky, at all.
Chinese g-master tbh
Yes, optical qualities of Viltrox Pro lenses are on the GM level.
Based Chinese G Master
Thank you Bro as always great content, looking forward to your next video. Wishing you and your family a safe and merry Xmas.
My pleasure, marry Christmas to you too!
How about viltrox 27 mm f 1.2?
You can take a look at my review of the X-mount version: ruclips.net/video/I5YJEgKXjnU/видео.html
Thanks a lot, very informative review, as always! Expecting HQ Pro lenses from Viltrox also for FF. Miss like 135/1.8, 35/1.4 or 1.2 and 10/2.8 from this rising brand.
I hope Viltrox manages manages to make smaller and more affordable versions of Sigma’s 35mm f1.2 and 105mm f1.4 lenses. Those have been on my wishlist for a while but I can’t justify the size and expense
Can you make another video of this setup that is focused on portrait / animals ?
No, that is not possible.
Thanks for the review. Do you think it’s better than the sigma 56 mm for portraits, considering weight and versatility?
Viltrox is optically better. 56mm is probably more versatile, but you will get much more distinctive look with 75mm F1.2.
@@TheHybridShooter thank you.
@@TheHybridShooter Wouldnt say it is that much optically better - I think its 75mm that is doing most of the job.
Sigma have easier AF, Viltrox can be more challenging at 1.2 (but seems fine).
Viltrox have hughe background compression and that gives some extra feel to portraits, but sigma is doing it great to.
If you need lens just for the outdoor portraits (or large studio) - Viltrox is perfect lense to go (you just getting this 5-10% extra full frame feel)
Sigma is more versatile and will do a great job to
@@snalewajski6173 It is that much optically better, that is perfectly measurable. Viltrox also has better AF, so there are no issues at F1.2.
@@snalewajski6173 Don't try to justify your ownership of the Sigma 56 1.4. If you don't have the Viltrox 75 1.2, what you "think" does not matter. Do you have side by side comparison of the 2 lenses to show? Given the excellent AF of the Sony and Fuji cameras, you can nail the focus with easy (unless you opt for MF).
I use this with the best APSC camera Sony offers at this time 23 DEC 2023 which ist the A7RV and it ROCKS!!!
Having just received one of these and using it on my A6700, I have to agree with most of your findings. Where I strongly disagree is your findings on the AF performance being the equivalent of a Sony lens. For portrait and static objects, it is perfectly good, but for fast moving objects it just cannot keep up, even with the latest firmware. I was taking some shots of my dogs running yesterday and the Viltrox struggled to get any in focus (AF-C and animal settings). On the other hand the Sony 70-350G was nailing 9 out of 10 with the dogs eyes pin sharp.
70-350 is a completely different type of lens with much lighter glass elements that are easier to move. Expecting to get the same tracking AF results with a portrait lens and light telephoto zoom would be unreasonable even if both were Sony. I am obviously comparing the AF system to Sony portrait lenses, and I can say that it is as good as with Sony.
@@TheHybridShooter while I agree to an extent, the type of motor they chose (STM) is notoriously slow. Had they used a linear it SSM motor this could be improved, if at added cost. The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is a good example of how a similar focal length and aperture can have fast tracking AF - again, at a higher cost. From a specification perspective, this is about as close to the Voltrox as Sony have and therefore I still challenge your "as good as Sony" statement. It simply isn't. Sill, a great lens for the price.
@ShootingAndReloading The closest benchmark from Sony would be 85mm F1.4, but that is still apples to oranges comparison. According to my experiences with that lens, Viltrox is not only as good, but actually better. STM motors are definitely not “notoriously slow” I have no idea where did you hear that. They are made for precision, which why they are a good choice for portrait lenses.
Unless you have a tracking comparison with some Sony 110-ish mm eqv. portrait lens, I have to insist on my "as good as Sony" statement.
I'm happy with my Viltrox 75mm, but wish its AF was as fast at the Sony for moving subjects. Having used both on my A6700, the Sony's AF is much quicker, and more accurate, while both have a similar field of view on the APS-C sensor. - 19° vs 21° for the Sony vs Voltrox respectively (127.5mm vs 112.5mm FF equivalent).
@ShootingAndReloading As I wrote, I still don't find any of those comparisons to be relevant to due differences in types of lenses. The most relevant comparison is IMO with Sony 85mm F1.8 and that one does not have better AF. My "as good as Sony" claim still stands.
Very impressive lens. I didn’t expect that
Yeah, I was also surprised when I saw it for the first time.
if they made a 50+-70 equiv ( to complete their 40mm(27) and 105mm(75) equiv lenses ) , itd sell like hotcakes
If they can keep up this level of optical quality and price,, any Pro lens will sell like hotcakes.
@@TheHybridShooter for sure , but maybe they should bring the 1.2 to their non pro - their older 1.4 still sold well despite sigma's unrelenting sharpness
@@KNAPPAID Sigma’s sharpness is much less “unrelenting”, they are not in the same league with Viltrox Pro lenses.
Making smaller F1.4 lenses is also important, so I don’t think that all Viltrox APS-C lenses should be F1.2.
@@TheHybridShooter i agree , but i was speaking of their 1.4 offering against viltrox's old 1.4 offerings - it sold suprisingly well.
but if 1.2 isnt really needed , then maybe viltrox should refresh their older 1.4 offerings
@@KNAPPAID 13mm F1.4 is at least as sharp as sigma F1.4 APS-C lenses, so they just need more lenses in that sort of class.
Nice! What about this vs Sony 85mm 1.8 on apsc? Which one would have better bokeh/background blur? 🤔
Thinking to pick one.
viltrox all day
@@OnlyCitrus However weight is also a big concern for Apsc shooters. It weighs almost double than 85mm 1.8 i.e. 670g.
@@Vicky-il5yvI mean, the Viltrox will surely have smoother bokeh and better general capabilities, but the Sony is smaller and cheaper. A good midway would be the Sigma 56mm, which is the best if PQ and size are equally important. Did you pick?
@@kristiangurholt59 I picked Sony 85mm. Weight was big concern for me and also Sony is more reliable in auto focus. 85mm with 1.8 already gives a good defocus background on apsc. Also I could see sharpness is also very good.
And I already have Sony 50mm so Sigma 56 doesn't make much sense to me.
Wouldn’t it be 75mm on a APSC and 112mm on a full frame camera?
Yes, that is why I say that it is 112.5mm full frame equivalent.