It looks great! I have the Nikon 14-30 f/4S but a prime would be nice and not destroy the bank. Viltrox is making a whole lot of Nikon Z mount lenses which is great to see 3rd party manufacturers finally getting fully on board. Thanks for sharing Richard.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks John. Yes I agree that Viltrox is producing some great lenses.

Great video, as always Richard. I compared this lens to the Nikon 20mm f/1.8 in my latest blog post and even mentioned that your video was what people should go and watch! Big part of my decision to buy this lens and I haven’t even got to Astro yet! Fantastic to see top notch videos from a fellow Aussie, keep them coming mate!

@nightscapeimages.richard

9 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your great comments my friend, really appreciated.

What a Great Video.. and not because it's a gear review.. But overall everything just seemed to flow so smoothly together.. you seemed so relaxed and informative.. without appearing to sell anything or push an idea or agenda.. just overall an Excellent Video.. You really nailed this video! Thank You! Great Work Richard!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

That's very kind of you to say Billy, thank you.

Wow, so soothing and visually pleasing…

@nightscapeimages.richard

23 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it James.

Hi, Richard. Very nice review, indeed. Coincidentally, I ordered my copy last week after seeing some reviews on YT. I'm a Sony user. But your approach here, as usual, was amazing and makes me feel confident with the choice I made. Thanks!

@nightscapeimages.richard

26 күн бұрын

I think you will love this lens Rodrigo. Thanks for watching.

I have this lens for my Sony and I am very impressed with it. Punches way above its weight and is good for landscape also.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes I totally agree.

Great work Richard, your work is always so inspiring.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Always very much appreciate your encouragement Rob mate.

A fabulous critique, thank you Richard 😁

@nightscapeimages.richard

12 күн бұрын

I appreciate you watching David, thank you.

what incredible images Richard, every time you surpass yourself more and more, you are an inspiration to all of us. Phenomenal.

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

You're very kind Raffaele.

Hi Richard What a gr8 looking lens. Looks a good quality lens. Have a good week under the stars 🌟

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks as always for watching my friend.

Great review Richard thanks

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Really appreciate you watching Chris

Very useful overview Richard, I will definitely consider this lens!!!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks again for watching.

Stunning images Richard and that looks like a very exciting lens option for the night sky. Thank you 🙂

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks as always Les.

Hi Richard, Wonderful review! Thanks for the information. Take care, Jerry

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Always appreciated Jerry, thank you.

Richard, Awesome timelapse!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

great vid as always Richard

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks as always Steve

Thank you so much for that review..Hope I can get one.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks Luis. It will be released this coming week.

Thank you Richard. Richard, as we are in the Southern Hemisphere, (me in Brazil and you in Australia) this week I took some good photos of comet 12P/PONS-BROOKS - although very small in the sky, it yielded beautiful photos.

@nightscapeimages.richard

26 күн бұрын

I'm so pleased to hear that Rogerio.

Very helpful. Thank You.

@nightscapeimages.richard

16 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

Been waiting on this one...... just excellent review. I had ask you previously about the Loawa 15 and glad you talked about it in comparison. This one seems like a winner and I believe I will give it a go. Thanks again for all you contributions to Astro Photography.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

You're very welcome my friend. Thanks for watching.

Very good review. Thank you for that. I must come on one of your workshops one day.

@nightscapeimages.richard

24 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Geoffrey.

Great video, I wish Canon would get its act together so we can get a decent lens like this without selling a kidney

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes they are really behind the competition with third party lenses Tony

@colintraveller

20 күн бұрын

What is more relevant is that numerous reviewers were too keen to praise than question , query etc any brand more notably Canon . When they all brown nosed Canon praising the R7 i . Whilst neglecting the blatent obvious .. Array of affordable lenses . There was / is next to zero . And Canon clamping down on Brands making gear ..certainly never helped .

@nightscapeimages.richard

20 күн бұрын

@@colintraveller True

thanks a lot, great reviw again. A lens that got my attention when it got out for Sony for astro time lapsing with my Z6 (modified)

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching

That is one nice lens that extra real estate on the sides and top and bottom perfect. That time lapse overlooking that lake the reflection gorgeous.

@nightscapeimages.richard

24 күн бұрын

Many thanks Jeff ... always appreciated.

Awesome results Richard, Viltrox is making some great lenses 👍

@nightscapeimages.richard

21 күн бұрын

Yes I totally agree Dennis.

Great to see such a variety of high quality lenses coming through - the rising tide that lifts all nightscape ships!! Great review, Richard. Mind boggling how a relatively affordable lens (vs the OEMs at least) can look so sharp at f1.8 in the corners.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks as always Paul. I agree about the third party lenses. You Canon guys just need a few more options with the RF mount.

Stunning images and inspirational. I have the same lens - for Sony. I have not yet ventured to find dark nights yet. Thanks for the great photography.

@nightscapeimages.richard

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching.

Great images. I have this lens for 6 months now pretty much 99% on the camera. , replacing GM24mm which now I use on the second cropped camera. Overall a great ultra wide lens, good focusing with some hunting in backlight situation, pretty sharp wide open. I used this to capture the Aurora Australis recently and happy with the result.

@nightscapeimages.richard

16 күн бұрын

Fantastic Peter

Fantastic in depth real-life review there Richard. Looks like a great option if you'd want to go a bit wider. I might consider adding the 16mm to my kit sometime. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Jeroen. I'm not sure there is a Canon mount version of this lens though.

@StarScaperPhoto

28 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard I have recently upgraded to a Nikon Z6 and 20mm S lens, partly inspired by your setup :-).

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

@@StarScaperPhoto Oh yes, I think you did tell me that.

I was hoping that you would get this lens for review. Well done!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes I've been waiting for this release for a while now.

Вы лучший сэр Ричард !!!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

You are very kind as always Mars.

This is great. For people like me who are amateurs and shoot the occasional astro photograph every now and then it is a good choice. It’s not overly expensive and since now viltrox offers autofocus that works its an added bonus for people with failing eyesight. 😃 Personally I know how to focus in the dark but if I don’t have my glasses I’d hate to go back home and discover that I’ve missed focus!

@nightscapeimages.richard

22 күн бұрын

All really valid points you make Marieta. Thanks for watching.

It produced some quite stunning images in your hands Richard, excellent stuff and great value. Can I ask you if you use your Nikon 14-24 f2.8 much nowadays for nightscapes? I have this lens but haven't tried it yet for astro, it's a wonderful landscape lens. Cheers, Robert.

@nightscapeimages.richard

26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Robert. To be honest I don't use the Z14-24 f2.8 much at all. Usually for timelapse.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Ever since I got into Z land I've been wanting Sigma, Tamron or Viltrox or somebody to make a 16mm prime lens (FF) with a fast aperture, 1.4 or 1.8, that could double as my landscape and astro lens. And 77mm thread to match my 24-120 and 100-400???? This is a great day.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Rocketman. Yes I think this lens is exactly what you need.

Great review and images. What is the foot/collar you have on the lens ? Thanks in advance

@nightscapeimages.richard

Күн бұрын

Thanks heaps for watching Tom. The collar is this. silencecorner.net/collections/atoll-series

I bought the Samyang 24mm f/1.8 and loved the infinity focus button on it, but it's just not wide enough. I hadn't even looked around for anything else. But now I've seen your review I will be adding this to my kit. Thanks for your review mate 😊

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

You're very welcome Alan. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for including some test shots that have buildings in the frame as I feel that really shows off the performance as far as distortion goes at the 16mm focal length. Looks to be quite good. A few calibration frames could work quite well for removing the vignette.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes I reckon it's a good compromise to the other extreme wide angle lenses regarding distortion. Hope you're going well mate.

Looking forward to this lens being available in the U.S..

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

I think it will be released this week.

Another very interesting review Richard, you keep presenting us with new ways to spend money 😂😂😂. I've also had my eye on the new Laowa 10mm for Nikon Z 🤔, maybe too wide but would be interesting for timelapses and general landscape photography.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks Greg. I'm very good at spending other people's money .. !!! I did see a Laowa 10mm f2.8 the other day. It's surprisingly small and lightweight. Not too sure of the optical performance though.

@GrowPhotography

28 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Yes, I'm a little concerned about that too - and not many reviews out there yet... C'mon Richard, just one more review 😉🤣🤣

You never fail to produce top quality informative videos Richard. I am wondering if you have Vinette control turned on in camera and does it help on these wide lenses.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for your great comments Gus. Yes I did have vignette control turned on. It's just that wide angle lenses have lots of it.

Great review Richard, certainly is dark up in those corners, but seems to be ball park in that regard with the much more expensive Sony 14 GM f/1.8 and Sigma DN 14mm f/1.4. So glad Viltrox has gotten to releasing this on other mounts, it's too good a lens to keep just to E-mount. Hopefully they release for L-Mount too!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes Dominic. I remember your test a while back and it really does seem like a great alternate lens.

The preset focus points would come in very handy when your shooting a panorama that needs to be focus stacked!

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes I guess it would John. But I've never focus stacked a panorama.

Great video Richard, thank you! How do you clean up the noise in the foreground of that photo please? 🙂

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Some of these I used Topaz de-noise, for others just Lightroom normal noise reduction.

Excellent review Richard, inspiring photos. I carry the Z 20mm f/1.8 and the 14-30mm f/4 and I've been waiting for Nikon to release a 14, 15 or 16mm f/1.8 or even f/1.4 but it never comes out again. I've already thought about buying the Sony 14mm f/1.8 but it costs a lot and you still have to use an adapter that costs almost half the price of the Vitrox 16mm lens. The Megadap FE-Z adapter costs €303.00 here at Europra. It's a shame Vitrox doesn't have this lens for Nikon Z because you'll have to use an adapter to use it on Nikon Z cameras. Vitrox 16mm E-mount €599.00 + customs taxes +Megadap FE-Z €303.00 is a bit of a strange budget, but it's still a good option as Richard says for Nikon shooters. I'll wait a little longer to see if Nikon launches a 14, 15 or 16mm f/1.8 or f/1.4, hugs and I'll wait for your next video Richard

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

So that's where this lens comes in. Native Nikon Z mount and very high quality.

@mariopereira8261

28 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Ok Richard, but I still don't see the lens in the Vitrox Store for Nikon just for Sony, it is already being sold for Nikon Z in Australia Richard?? And having two Press Function Button to Set Focus Memory is stupendous.

@matej.mlakar

28 күн бұрын

@@mariopereira8261 it is not on the market here in EU yet - it should be available in the next 3 days. Some online shops in Germany like Foto Koch and Rollei already have them listed.

@mariopereira8261

28 күн бұрын

@@matej.mlakar Thanks Matej for the information, I'll wait for it to be available here in the EU

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

@@mariopereira8261 It will be released this week I believe.

Richard, When set at infinity on the small monitor on top of the lens, is that accurate for your particular lens? Do you have an exact distance set on your pre-set for infinity, and if so, what is it?. Thanks

@nightscapeimages.richard

16 күн бұрын

I do find it very accurate Ed. No I didn't set any particular distance .. I'm using it as factory set.

Love my Viltrox 16mm although I use the Sony mount and the Neewer adapter on my Z6. The digital display is very handy when using an Ha clip in filter because of focus shift fond that 1.5 meters give me infinity, so yes very handy and accurate too. Only fault I have is that the focus motors wouldn’t work at -20 C 😅 maybe a lens warmer might help. Excellent review ❤

@nightscapeimages.richard

26 күн бұрын

Wow -20 is pretty cold ..!!! Thanks heaps for tuning in Carl.

Viltrox is putting out some pretty good glass, certainly punching above it’s weight class

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes I totally agree about that. Appreciate you watching.

I dunno how you managed to get hold of this lens for the Nikon Z mount. But you reviewed it several days before its actual official launch. But I'm, definitely, buying this for my Full Frame Nikon Z6 and Z5. Thanks, Richard.

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. I got it to do the review straight from Chinese supplier.

Great information Richard, looks like a nice lens. I was actually wondering what type/brand of Rotating Collar you have on your Z6ii.

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Thanks Vanessa. I'm using the Silence Corner Atoll bracket. silencecorner.net/collections/atoll-series

Thank you for the review Richard. I got a copy of that lens for sony E mount. Unfortunately my copy shows a lot more astigmatism than yours. I had to replace the first copy I received, because it was decentred. The second copy seems to perform better, but when I got the chance to test it a few weeks later I noticed fighter jet stars in a large section of the frame, not just the extreme corners. I think if I were to buy a wide angle lens again I'd get a second hand Sony 14mm GM for twice the price of the Viltrox.

@nightscapeimages.richard

24 күн бұрын

That's always a problem for lower budget lenses Markus. Exactly my issues with the Laowa 15mm f2. Others have great copies but not me. Same with Samyang brand. The Sony 14mm is a wonderful lens.

Thanks for the review, Richard. Having a real problem with cloudy skies in Texas lately, haven't seen hardly a star, let alone the Milky Way! Any, I noticed in Lightroom your white balance is at 3000 in your examples. Is that your "go to" white balance in camera? Thanks.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

That 3000k white balance is where I set my astro modified camera. For my normal camera I'm normally at about 4500 - 4800k.

great video, I still like to use Nikon Z20mm f/1.8 lens that it is automatic focus to infinity when switch on the Z8. but that screen on Viltrox lens really help so as,the function button is a good thoughts.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Yes I totally agree. You can see at a glance where the focus is set to.

@ambrosechiu2338

28 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard wish you live in Brisbane so I can learn more from you 🙏

Super-useful review. I have been using the Laowa 15mm f/2.0 and the Nikkor 20mm f/1.8; the Laowa has a lot of distortion in the corners and the Nikkor keeps getting condensation despite using a lens warmer, so I’m thinking about alternatives.

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Nigel. I also have a lot of trouble with condensation on the Nikon 20mm f1.8. So far this Viltrox is g a really strong contender.

Hi Richard, great video! Thanks for the review. I have a question regarding this lens, is there a way to turn off the focus ring? I like to mount a lens warmer when it gets cold and humid, but find that it can twist and break focus. I would really like a lens where the focus ring can be either locked or disabled.

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. No there is no focus lock switch on this lens. But I was using a lens warmer on that timelapse and had no issues. I usually fit the lens warmer first and then focus "through" it. If you're worried just hit the infinity focus button and it will focus back to infinity.

@chaibhav

26 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard thanks for the tip! Bummer that my 20 1.8 Z does not have a focus to infinity button :( will try this lens out and see if it works better :) though I doubt it's as sharp as the Z 20 1.8, I think it's plenty sharp for what I need

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

@@chaibhav Most of the native Nikon Z lenses do focus to infinity when you turn the camera on. Just make sure the "Save Focus Position" in the menu is turned off.

Great.

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Many thanks my friend

I was thinking about buying a Nikon z6ii and wondering what lens to buy as my first and wouldn't you know you just made a video 13 days ago. THANKS for making this video.

@nightscapeimages.richard

15 күн бұрын

I'm pleased it was helpful Craig. Thanks for watching.

Hi Richard, have you ever considered testing a cine lens for astrophotography. I have never used one but they are supposed have no chromatic abbreviation, have a very wide T stop (F stop) and a very smooth focusing system. The Samyang 24mm T1.5 (equates to F1.4) cine lens at around $750au looks like it might be worth looking into.

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

I've never used a Cine lens but it's a good suggestion .. perhaps one day.

Thank you for your great video. What about coma comparing to Z 14-24/2.8 and Z 17-28/2.8?

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I'd say the coma performance is comparable to the Nikon 17-28 f2.8 but this one goes to f1.8 which is wonderful.

Ohhh I'm definitely intrigued...that 16mm is about $730 CDN...and the Nikon 20mm is $1300 CDN...interesting. Great images!

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

It is very good value Jason.

Thanks for all that info on the Viltrox for Milky Way use, Richard. A couple of questions if you have time: Did the lens come with a manufacturer's lens profile? If one was supplied, is the process of loading 3rd party profiles in Lightroom/ACR very difficult? I don't know enough about the cosmos to know, but that 1 star out of round, is it possible that was a distant nebula or galaxy with gas clouds showing around it? (Or is my ignorance showing? 😊)

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

Yes there is a lens profile in Lightroom . .I was surprised myself. It's possible that there may be all sorts of galaxies in these photos. . not sure exactly which star you're referring to.

Damn. I just bought the 20mm f/1.8. If I'd have known about this lens I would have waited.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Well I suppose you could have both in the bag Mike ..!!!!

Hi Richard, great video as usual, QQQ Are u satisfied with the corner performance for stars? I like my 20 1.8 s and even in that i see few staRS wITH commeT effect. How does it compares to 20 1.8 S?

@nightscapeimages.richard

17 күн бұрын

It's actually pretty good. No lens is perfect in this regard but I'd say the Nikon 20 is slightly better.

@iemboyshostel

17 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks Richard

May I know, how does this lens perform when compared to nikon z 20mm f1.8s lens.. which one would you prefer if I am starting for astrophotography kit as i want a lens for both astro and wedding purpose...

@nightscapeimages.richard

26 күн бұрын

The Nikon 20mm f1.8Z lens is my choice to astro for sure. Not too sure I'd use it at weddings much though.

Thank you for great video and informative review! Is this viltrox 16 f1.8 better than z20 f1.8 and z14-24 f2.8 in terms of astigmatism, resolution, vignetting? I wonder which lense to buy viltrox 16 or z20 for landscape milkyway or panoramic milkyway(arch). I think it's problem to have strong vignetting when it comes to panorama. Viltrox may be troublesome… I should stopping down to f2.8. As for z20 1.8, it cross my mind sigma 20 1.4 dg dn(there is some report to have trouble with using adaptor, though). And, z20 1.8 has also little come and strong vignetting(when stopping down, it will well immediately than viltrox?) This is a tough one. Sorry for my bad english.

@nightscapeimages.richard

26 күн бұрын

The Z20mm f1.8 is a better lens and what I would choose. All of these lenses have some vignetting wide open and that is often why I stop down the aperture a bit as well. The Sigma DGDN lenses are wonderful but I've not tried them on Nikon via adaptor.

Hi Richard another great video, just enquiring I know you like primes, but having the Sony 16-35 f2.8 is this not an ok lens if you were only using the one lens for both landscape & astrophotography. I do have primes like 20mm f1.8 & 24 f1.4 but was trying to cut down on lenses. What I am trying to say is 1.8 such a huge deal over the 2.8.? Confused on what lens is ok for Astro. Thanks for your time and hope to see you in Tassie next year. Thanks

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

Hi Wayne. Yes there is nothing wrong with the 16-35 f2.8 as it's a really nice all rounder. There are some occasions where that fast f1.8 aperture comes in really handy though . .such as getting better foreground detail on a dark night or aurora shooting.

@waynenanasi7898

25 күн бұрын

Thanks handy to know

I have the 16mm and 35mm AF and the 20mm MF lenses for Sony and enjoy them all, though I've yet to get out to do astro. Viltrox seems to make decent quality lenses at very good prices, which makes me tempted to get more of the range to get more flexibility... I'm eyeing the 24mm or 28mm to fill the gap.

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

I agree. All the Viltrox lenses I've tested have been great.

Top Drawer

@nightscapeimages.richard

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for following along Colin

Been waiting for this one myself too and it looks fantastic. I'm looking for a "jack of all trades" lens, because I'd like to use it for vlogging (tho it could be just a little bit heavy in a combination with my Z6, but I still think it could be done), for close up foregrounds and timelapses and this one ticks all the boxes. My 2nd option would be Pergear 14mm f2.8, which I could use in DX mode for vlogging, so it wouldnt be so crazy wide, but I have the same problem as you mentioned about your zoom Nikon - its only f2.8

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

I did try the Pergear 14mm f2.8 and had to send it back immediately . .not good for astro stuff at all.

@matej.mlakar

28 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard bad performance? I've seen a review by Ivan Ferrero here on YT (it is in spanish, but comes with subtitles) and corners looked perfect and I mean really perfect. Possible you got a bad copy? EDIT: mk2 is good, first version is indeed crap.

@nightscapeimages.richard

27 күн бұрын

@@matej.mlakar I can't remember what version it was . .it was a couple of years ago. But to be honest I'm not too interested in f2.8 lenses these days.

Did you have some problems with cold temperatures? I saw some have big problems with this lens below 0°C

@nightscapeimages.richard

24 күн бұрын

It rarely gets below zero degrees here Roger .. so I don't know for sure. I'll keep an eye out for that though.

Richard this was great I've been looking at this lense myself i think you have sold it for me now Do you have a link or recommendation where I can buy it from?

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

Hey Craig. I think it's a really good option for low light work. The official release date isn't til next week. I'd imagine it will show up in links then.

Hello Richard,from your experience This lens good or perfect for video?

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

It's very good for video. But I didn't test it comprehensively using video.

Hi Richard, amazing review. Is it possible to dim the brightness or turn off the screen on the lens? Thinking of adding this one as my aurora and nightscape lens next o my 14-24 2.8. Which as you say is only 2.8. 😊

@nightscapeimages.richard

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Koen. I can't see a way of turning off the screen . .however I did notice that after a while it seems to go off all by itself until an adjustment is made. I didn't notice any light spillage issues with that screen being on though in my testing.

@koenpijpersphotography

Күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thank you Richard, for your help. Going to order the lens later this week to do some astrophotography in Greece late June.

Planning a trip to shoot the northern lights. I need to purchase a lens for that trip. Would this be a good choice?

@nightscapeimages.richard

18 күн бұрын

Yes I think it would be a great choice. I've just used it this past weekend shooting auroras here in Australia. Great results.

Oh man, I'd like to get this lens but I don't see it available anywhere. I know it's new but when and where will it be available?

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike. This lens will be officially released today here in Australia.

When can I purchase this lens? I don’t see it listed anywhere, and you don’t have a link?

@nightscapeimages.richard

28 күн бұрын

I think it will be officially released this coming week.

Excellent review as usual Richard. How to you think the Viltrox 16mm f1.8 lens stacks up to the Nikon 20mm f1.8 Z in terms of performance / Quality? Cheers, Hendrik

@nightscapeimages.richard

16 күн бұрын

It's very close Hendrik, but I feel the Nikon 20 is slightly better overall.

@nordiclightphototours153

16 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Much appreciate your feedback Richard. Hope you saw the Southern Lights last Friday/Saturday 10/11th May. I am still speechless... What a magnificent Show!

@nightscapeimages.richard

15 күн бұрын

@@nordiclightphototours153 Yes I did. It will feature in tomorrows video.

@nordiclightphototours153

15 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Nice!

Hey Richard Sir! Awesome video as always❤ I've a request can you please make a video that how you edit your images.. I want to see the whole process of editing..Please if possible Big fan❤️

@nightscapeimages.richard

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your support. I have many editing videos. See here: kzread.info/head/PLAYKmqkUeSM9eXVRj3boNPWRTSgYIShUh And here: kzread.info/head/PLAYKmqkUeSM_ovfT8k7ifk26X4zjeqJWb

@saqibawan6483

25 күн бұрын

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thankyou for the reply❤️ I'm your new subscriber Yeah i'm definitely gonna check all these Loving your videos🥰

Just got the lens today and had a thought. Can I still use my lens warmer?

@nightscapeimages.richard

15 күн бұрын

Yes of course you can. I did use one for the timelapse sequence in this video.

I have seen some other more expensive astro lens have got worse abberation. However, the vignnette control is quite bad though , even you stopped down to 2.8 already but still .........

@nightscapeimages.richard

13 күн бұрын

Yes I think the vignetting is the worst part of this lens. However that's easier to fix than really bad edge aberrations.