Viltrox 23mm f1.4 Fuji vs Fujinon 23mm f1.4 - SAMPLE PHOTOS

Пікірлер: 214

  • @Reggiebphoto
    @Reggiebphoto4 жыл бұрын

    5% off the Viltrox 23mm until July 11! Use Discount Code: 0523MF14 . Buy now! amzn.to/2NsV060

  • @VeSimdiMikrofonda
    @VeSimdiMikrofonda3 жыл бұрын

    This was a topic I was very curious about. It was very useful to me. Thank you very much for this nice test. It was a great job. I wish you success.

  • @jojocampfull
    @jojocampfull4 жыл бұрын

    Been looking for this comparison for a while! Thank you

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    hope it helps!

  • @urjeans2896
    @urjeans28964 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Reggie. Look forward to your autofocus test :)

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jonathanburrows6432
    @jonathanburrows64323 жыл бұрын

    Have to say the background for the bokeh test was so busy I think any lens would be challenged to make that background looking good.. Nice review.

  • @robertbreish8182
    @robertbreish81824 жыл бұрын

    Simple solid review Reggie! Thank you!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment!

  • @kevykev555
    @kevykev5554 жыл бұрын

    Best comparison so far thank you for your thorough review, you've got a new subscriber!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sakolsamanpiyapoj7663
    @sakolsamanpiyapoj7663 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Reggie, You have very clearly answered the question that was on my mind.

  • @haraldk.2551
    @haraldk.25514 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff man, thank you!

  • @WS-bk7uu
    @WS-bk7uu4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Reggie, I normally find these kind of videos really boring but you made a clear and concise comparison. I'm happy to stick with the Fuji 23mm 1.4 but the differences are for the most part hardly noticeable and it's encouraging that people coming to Fuji with a lower budget now have quite a few budget options.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    W S I’m excited for competition for fuji lens development

  • @JohannesLabusch
    @JohannesLabusch4 жыл бұрын

    Before I even finish watching your video: Do you know how rare it is to find a KZread photography channel with a GREAT opening sequence/logo? Whimsical, well made, and NOT THREE MINUTES LONG!!! Congratulations.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Johannes Labusch lol I hate those that are 20 seconds long showing a montage of images and videos.

  • @maxwiltshire6159

    @maxwiltshire6159

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree - first thing I thought when I first watched one of Reggie’s videos. Looks awesome!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a pet peeve of mine to have 1 minute of just showboating without value

  • @JohannesLabusch

    @JohannesLabusch

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto Oh, you mean almost EVERY OTHER KZread VIDEO?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea lol

  • @Bob-mn7ob
    @Bob-mn7ob3 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Thanks

  • @dhammabear
    @dhammabear4 жыл бұрын

    If you're looking at jpegs, the camera corrects vignetting and whatnot in native lenses. I'm curious how the two look in the raw files.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    jkbania 🤔

  • @tomtakumi

    @tomtakumi

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's true. Should have compare raw files.

  • @ericchouinard8075
    @ericchouinard80753 жыл бұрын

    Great job, thank you!

  • @raymondcustodio9181
    @raymondcustodio91814 жыл бұрын

    Hi reggie. In your opinion, will that minimum focus distance difference matter during an actual event shoot? I mean does event shoots usually require you to shoot upclose using the 23mm 1.4? Thanks

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup I shoot details with my 23

  • @GoranSlika
    @GoranSlika4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comparison, do you have an X-Pro3 you could mount the Viltrox on? Apparently the release button on the Pro3 might rub against the lens, and Viltrox say the body is not compatible. Others say no issue.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    No I do not

  • @kvncnls
    @kvncnls4 жыл бұрын

    Damn, Reggie working hard, even at 12:30am! LOL! Am I the only one who noticed the time? :P Great comparison man!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol I usually sleep at 3am to make content.

  • @NCPhotography
    @NCPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    I recently switched to fuji and I'm wondering if I should get the fuji 23mm f2 or the viltrox f1.4 for video and photos. By the way thank you for the download!

  • @MrCruzazul2000

    @MrCruzazul2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wich one did you buy?

  • @eduardoquezada628
    @eduardoquezada6284 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting, thanks!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    very interesting indeed. anything suprising to you?

  • @lesterlusanta6603
    @lesterlusanta66034 жыл бұрын

    Will you recommend the viltrox 23 1.4 mounted in XT2 for a wedding event?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m sure it can do the job, unfortunately I have not personally tested that combo so I can personally recommend it based on my experience. My recommendation would be to try it out and return it if It doesn’t work out

  • @lkfxfotografiavideo177
    @lkfxfotografiavideo1774 жыл бұрын

    How correctable is the vignette on lightroom? How fast is the AF?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure. I’m sure it’s correctable with enough experimentation. The af seems to be on par with the 23 1.4 but I didn’t do any real tests as I didn’t have a pro shoot to use as a proving ground

  • @channelofkamal

    @channelofkamal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw vignette when I purchased leans today but after upgrading firmware to 1.0.8 it's gone. :)

  • @nekoneko917
    @nekoneko9173 жыл бұрын

    Hey Reggie, long time fan of your videos. I have a fuji 16mm f2.8 (I love it, and I wish I went for the f1.4 version). I shoot with 2 primes: 56mm f1.2 and 16mm f2.8. Do you think it's worth going for the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 + Fuji 16mm f2.8 ? Honestly I'm worried the Viltrox 23mm would stay on my camera for most shots, instead of the 2 primes that I own. I don't shoot for any clients, just hobbyist photography + family. Thanks!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    What would make it not worth it to you? If it’s all hobby, then it’s entirely your preference

  • @nekoneko917

    @nekoneko917

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto Good point! I wonder if buying a 23mm would be running away from really learning how to shoot with the 16mm...

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use both. So it’s really about your style and approach .

  • @kiplonczak
    @kiplonczak3 жыл бұрын

    B&H has the viltrox minium focus distance at 11.81" vs fujifilm 11.02". Is that accurate? Maybe viltrox released a new version of lens?

  • @de-graftasafo-adjei4646

    @de-graftasafo-adjei4646

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @creativepicnl
    @creativepicnl3 жыл бұрын

    I guess that i'm on a bit of a budget so the Viltrox would be interesting. I'm also considering to get a viltrox speedbooster with it for my canon L lenses. Also, the use case for my fuji would be more on the video side. I use Canon for pro photo work.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏽

  • @miboxkabas3734
    @miboxkabas37343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    mibox kabas thanks for watching!

  • @simsonison
    @simsonison2 жыл бұрын

    hello there:) I do have the 23 1.4 R. I do quite like it to be honest, but I have to say, that the pictures are quite soft from 1.4 to 1.8. at f2 it gets sharper if you nail focus. What would you say is the best way to shoot the 23 1.4 R to get its best results? thank you ;)

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's hard to say without more info

  • @r.vanbeek
    @r.vanbeek4 жыл бұрын

    Received my copy today, haven't got the 23 Fuji but I like the images it produced so far. Very sharp en the AF is very accurate IMHO.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Remy van Beek it’s a sharp lens and don’t think the af is lacking at all. Anything better than the 56 and 35 1.4 is fine in my book lol

  • @r.vanbeek

    @r.vanbeek

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto it is indeed. It has it's own kind of colours as well. When I half press the shutter it becomes very apparent that it has it's own unique style. I also like the vignette it gives, so I don't have to add it in post 😉 Think I'm going to sell my 35mm Fuji and hang on to my 56 1.2 until the Viltrox 56 to compare it to and decide whether to keep the 1.2 or switch to a faster focussing 1.4, which I desperately need. I'm excited for the first third party manufacturer to make a killer focal range for the Fuji system 👍🏻

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @ronald7482
    @ronald74828 ай бұрын

    Nice video Do you know how the old version 23mm 1.4 fujifilm will perform on a XT5?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    8 ай бұрын

    nope. i sold the 23mm 1.4 when i got my 18mm 1.4

  • @MeisterYodarkus
    @MeisterYodarkus4 жыл бұрын

    Fuji has some lens correction in the RAW file, so it’s not really a fair comparison in my view. I have been using the Fuji 23 1.4 for about two years and don’t really have any complaints with it. More than sharp enough for my taste. It feels nice in the hand and has a perfect size.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    can't have a perfect test. was it not a valuable watch for you?

  • @MeisterYodarkus

    @MeisterYodarkus

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto Sounds weird, but I just love listening to your voice. It somehow has a really calm and soothing feel to it. I could listen to you talking about paint drying. I am not a fan of gear reviews, especially of products I either have or won't buy. I like your other videos better, but it was still a very good video in my opinion!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MeisterYodarkus lol that means a lot. my favorite youtuber - Dave Lee a laptop reviewer, I just watch to listen to him talk without being interested in buying computers.

  • @israrhussainaquarius
    @israrhussainaquarius Жыл бұрын

    Hello ✋🏻, please suggest older xf23mmf1.4 vs viltrox 23mmf1.4, which one is better performer overall thanks

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    I made a video on that. Check on mh channel

  • @summers9218
    @summers92183 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Reggie you are absolutely correct and i enjoy every bit of your video. This comparisons is very precise. To me the PROS: I love the vignetting its obvious for me that in post i vignette it so it dont bother me. That is a positive for me. Coming to sharpness 23 mm in crop sensor is more or less 35 mm. (For landscape i used 18 mm and below)So that is a portrait lens in my opinion. SO i like the sharpness in the center and don't care the corners in portrait. Bokeh is nor a problem they are almost the same in a common eyes. Auto focus i dont need that much as i do mostly manual. CONS: Cost is the factor but you cant beat a native lens. I shoot portraits in evening mostly in open when the sun is in its golden hours. Here is a battle of flares and lenses. The Viltrox is a competing lens while the Fujinon defends its place successfully. There the Viltrox is very poor. I am a post guy but could not get better with that photos from the viltrox. Chromatic aberrations are the thing of past for me to speak but this viltrox brought it back home. High end lenses got it too but negligible that is why nobody talk too much anymore. But i found very pronounce here shooting in a clear backgrounds in the open. Cost is a factor. This is a place called "you get what you pay for". In general the viltrox is equally a premium lens if you used in a sufficiently lit environment like indoors or studio where light are controlled. It is difficult to differentiate between the two. I used it with Godox 200pro and very happy with it.If photos are manually focused it is tact sharp. Once you nailed it you got a big smile. The only downside i got with this lens is that it cant take flares. That's most of it. Edit: Purple fringe i forgot. Purple fringes should not be a problem to any photographers as it is very very easy to correct in post. These days its not even a topic anymore. ( I rent the fuji from a friend to compare with the viltrox i got from the Amazon.)

  • @everardofelix9276
    @everardofelix9276 Жыл бұрын

    Reggie, i have a Viltrox 33 mm lens that doesn't show up when plugged into my computer. So I can't update your firmware. Do you have any information about this? Hug

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    No I don’t

  • @Shmyrk
    @Shmyrk4 жыл бұрын

    hey reggie, what would you choose between fuji 23 f2 or viltrox 23 f1.4? how about for video?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Datman hmm that’s tough. Probsbly the Viltrox. And for video I don’t knoe

  • @Shmyrk

    @Shmyrk

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto Ok thanks for the response man!

  • @IsaacFromHK

    @IsaacFromHK

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Reggiebphoto focus transition is too snappy on the viltrox no matter what your camera setting is! This makes this lens unusable for video if you use auto-focus, not sure why no one points out that, possible they dont really take video. You wont able to make smooth reveal shot in video with Viltrox.

  • @BojanBojovic
    @BojanBojovic2 жыл бұрын

    Does Fuji 23mm f1.4 tracks better in video continuous AF than the unusable 56mm f1.2? :)

  • @kraigd7890
    @kraigd78903 жыл бұрын

    So, I was planning to get the 23mm f2 and 50mm f2... or so I thought. Then I saw that Viltrox's 23mm f1.4 and 56mm f1.4 are on sale for $260 each for prime day, which is very tempting compared to used Fujicrons for $300+ each. I know that they are similar in focal lengths but differ in other ways (extra stop of light, weather resistance, size, aperture ring, and etc). I know Fuji's f1.4 versions are magical, but I prefer to not spend that kind of money at the moment (plus with kids and dogs, I prefer faster AF). Any first hand thoughts and feedback on one vs the other?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not really. I used the viltrox for this review and then gave it away. I still use the Fuji 23 1.4 on every single gig I shoot

  • @burritobrosvideos8060

    @burritobrosvideos8060

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the same boat. I think if money is an issue and you don't mind chromatic abberation than viltrox is the way to go.

  • @oxeneers
    @oxeneers4 жыл бұрын

    Reggie this is great! Awesome job on this video!! I would say that it deserves to be even more emphasized that the Viltrox is dirt cheap and has a great build which wasn't mentioned. I know you were looking more at IQ than anything, but the price of the Viltrox alone is mindblowing considering that Fuji is still charging south of $1K for their lens. At $300~, the Viltrox is neck and neck with the Fuji in many aspects and above in others (better center sharpness, metal lens hood, update-able firmware, etc). I don't think the Fuji is a recommended buy for any non-professional because of this. But I get it, for pros, yeah, you might want the Fuji due to all the things you mentioned.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    great point!

  • @danielfulop
    @danielfulop Жыл бұрын

    Did you find that the Fuji has so much better details than the Viltrox? It seems to me on your photos that the Viltrox was already burn out totally at the highlights while the XF still had quite good details. I can see that this Viltrox is the newer STM version. I only tried the older version, and the lack of detail was so bad for my eyes that this was the reason why I sold those lens.

  • @ericthestone
    @ericthestone4 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how will the vitrox vs the 23 f/2

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    i have a feeling the 23mm f2 will be better in af department.

  • @michaelb4150
    @michaelb41504 жыл бұрын

    SUPER GUT VIEEN DANK BITTE MACH SO WEITER DAS IST SEHR GUT DU SPICHST PERFEKT

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @petergabriel1606
    @petergabriel16063 жыл бұрын

    I used to own the 23mm f1.4 Fujinon, sold it as I also had a x100, and because the AF was really, really slow. Even though I loved the IQ, I must say I am impressed by the Viltrox. The AF is fast, sharpness and contrast is great, and it renders beautifully - also much better than the Fujinon 23mm f2. Yes, purple finging is an isssue, but easy to get around.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup the Viltrox is solid

  • @Shotbytad

    @Shotbytad

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s faster the the mk1.4 and f2???

  • @DGundam90
    @DGundam904 жыл бұрын

    great video, fuji off some places. this will get fuji back in drawing board to update the 1.4 with mark 2 finger cross

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Force them to innovate!

  • @apamacam4838
    @apamacam48384 жыл бұрын

    Your finding of the center sharpness of Viltrox at wide open is better than fujinon 23, where was the fuji is better at the corners is very consistence with the other 2 youtube reviewers that I've watched. (one from china and the other from hongkong)

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh that’s good to hear it’s consistent

  • @akilamperouge960
    @akilamperouge960 Жыл бұрын

    question: which is better to buy mainly for portraits, fuji xc 35mm f2 or the viltrox 23mm f1.4

  • @truejungli8507

    @truejungli8507

    Жыл бұрын

    35mm

  • @akilamperouge960

    @akilamperouge960

    Жыл бұрын

    @@truejungli8507 thanks

  • @dropyvisuals4355
    @dropyvisuals43554 жыл бұрын

    Nice comparison, very helpful Reggie! 😬

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome glad to hear!

  • @Termidryna
    @Termidryna4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @Termidryna

    @Termidryna

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto gonna buy Viltrox I guess :)

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Use the discount code!

  • @901pics
    @901pics4 жыл бұрын

    Im about to buy the viltrox unless I win your give away, I also think center sharpness is key feature. The value is ridiculous...its almost like there has to be a catch. Yes, the fuji edges out the viltrox is some areas but... it enough to warrent 500.00, thats another lens!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I couldn’t believe it myself but the pics don’t lie!

  • @zzemesis
    @zzemesis4 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I can t download the files.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    what issue are you having?

  • @ChimaChindaDev
    @ChimaChindaDev4 жыл бұрын

    If I had neither one, I'd choose the Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 again.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @RetoBuri
    @RetoBuri4 жыл бұрын

    anyone struggling with the autofocus speed? it doesnt make a difference if i set the speed in the x-t3 body to minus 5 or plus 5, it's always extremely fast and snappy. i ain't even mad because that can actually be a good thing haha, but why dont these settings work with the viltrox?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is for video? The af adjustments only kick in when recording. If this is happening while recording could just be a native Fujifilm lens adjustment onlh

  • @RetoBuri

    @RetoBuri

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reggie Ballesteros yes video. its the same when in standby and recording mode... 😓 bummer. shouldnt this be on your video here? imo a reeeeeally important thing to point out !!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s too late for me to repost my friend. But thanks for pointing it out

  • @janbonne
    @janbonne10 күн бұрын

    Anyone compare or try the tokina atx 23mm 1.4?

  • @MichaelMoore-bx6st
    @MichaelMoore-bx6st3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Viltrox 23 1.4 and Fuji 23 f2. I need fast AF for video, I have to say both lens work great for fast AF, however... The Fuji f2 can do smooth pulls between subjects and Viltrox is just fast fast fast, even after playing with the settings. When you try to make Viltrox focus slow, it doesn't work very smoothly. It is a great lens though for the money and I plan on keeping both, Fuji f2 for small outdoor and everyday carry, Viltrox for low light or extra bokeh. For photography AF the Viltrox it's very fast and sufficient and I like the Fuji as well. The big difference is if you going for smooth video AF.

  • @aet96

    @aet96

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you update the firmware of the VIltrox? Saw some video where the foucs pulls were smooth comparable to the F2.

  • @MichaelMoore-bx6st

    @MichaelMoore-bx6st

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aet96 I did, and it is much better

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    No I didn’t

  • @vincentong7775

    @vincentong7775

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelMoore-bx6st Hi, sry to bother u, I'm more of a video based user, and I'm thinking of getting a xt3 with a viltrox 23mm 1.4mm, and I heard about xt3 latest update about it's autofocus, can u let me know whether this update improve the autofocus for this combo? I'm a bit worried that the viltrox autofocus is not smooth like what u say before since I'm gonna use my camera for mostly videos, hope u can give me a heads up! Would really appreciate ur help :)

  • @JPGellez
    @JPGellez3 жыл бұрын

    fujinon 23mm F2 or Viltrox 23mm 1.4?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would pick the 23 f2 just cause I prefer native glass. But the Viltrox is a great performer as you saw

  • @tomatocorner5585
    @tomatocorner55853 жыл бұрын

    is viltrox good for beginners?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup I don’t see why not

  • @nunzence
    @nunzence3 жыл бұрын

    Pinoy ka sir? Great review! My name is Roggie btw😁

  • @HEYDJ
    @HEYDJ3 жыл бұрын

    Nice review! Quick question: are you Filipino?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I am

  • @HEYDJ

    @HEYDJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto cheers!

  • @NAM3L3555
    @NAM3L35553 жыл бұрын

    Viltrox its doing a great job !!

  • @carlopenez2860

    @carlopenez2860

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hoping viltrox to release a mark ii

  • @lefthandright01
    @lefthandright014 жыл бұрын

    The question that can't be answered so easily,..ten years from now, which one will still be in good working order, and which one slowly feel to pieces? It has to be wondered when one lens is 60% less expensive than the other. I know shooters who have owned their fuji 23 F1.4 since release, had it in the rain, dropped it and its still going strong...maybe viltrox can perform the same, maybe not. Time will tell.

  • @Nightshade1881

    @Nightshade1881

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve dropped the viltrox 23mm at a wedding Landed on its metal hood And so far it’s been a year since that happened and it hasn’t failed me once I own all 4 viltrox lenses and shoot professionally with them. But the ones I will replace will be the 33mm and 23 for the new Fuji versions I can’t stand the minimum focus distance on the viltrox Only issue with them. But the viltrox 56 and 85 are amazing

  • @CraigPatrick839
    @CraigPatrick8394 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, though I wish you'd had more time to actually work with the glass to determine its more intimate eccentricities. I ordered the 33mm f/1.4 since I don't have a prime "nifty fifty". Ken Wheeler offered an interesting review on various chromatic aberrations inherent in the way the viltrox glass is manufactured (as I understand it, a very similar process to the Zeiss glass). That said, it seems like the Viltrox glass is a solid hybrid lens for both photography and video - particularly in as much that any chromatic aberrations can be corrected with a little extra post-production work - everything is a trade off. Very happy the third-party glass is available. Eventually, once I get my light setup where I want it, I'm certain I'll pick up the 23mm as well.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback. Ultimately, I don’t have much time to invest in this review. I also didn’t have opportunities to use it in the real world considering the state of the pandemic

  • @rojanvaundelarosa1384
    @rojanvaundelarosa13844 жыл бұрын

    very heplful review

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @RoadBlockNYC
    @RoadBlockNYC4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you great video was up in the air for minute now not anymore lol

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    which decision did you make?

  • @RoadBlockNYC

    @RoadBlockNYC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reggie Ballesteros I’m going to go with the second best lol viltrox for the win

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RoadBlockNYC i'm sure it'll do well for your needs!

  • @RoadBlockNYC

    @RoadBlockNYC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reggie Ballesteros I’ll keep you posted for sure stay safe out there and keep these videos coming.

  • @kulitjeruk9052
    @kulitjeruk90524 жыл бұрын

    meanwhile, in my country, they are sold at same price,, i don't know, why ? probably tax or something else,, it sucks to know the difference is should be far more cheaper.. 😟

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh I’m sorry to hear that!

  • @itsaaronmiller
    @itsaaronmiller4 жыл бұрын

    Great review! If I didn’t already have the Fuji, I would probably go for the viltrox

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    nice! what do you think is the winning characteristic for you?

  • @itsaaronmiller

    @itsaaronmiller

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto probably center sharpness wide open and also the focusing motors for video! If you consider price I feel the value is incredible on the viltrox

  • @Ed.Focuss
    @Ed.Focuss2 жыл бұрын

    What about low light performance. Fuji is on sale now 599

  • @felixabrahamsoediono3271
    @felixabrahamsoediono32714 жыл бұрын

    When I Saw you, my brain just remembered you as one Indonesian Comedian..

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting haha

  • @felixabrahamsoediono3271

    @felixabrahamsoediono3271

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto His name is Arif Alfiansyah i think you need to Google it tho

  • @okiwidianto8582

    @okiwidianto8582

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@felixabrahamsoediono3271 masak sih bang? 😂

  • @darkertime225
    @darkertime2252 жыл бұрын

    I hope you redo this video with the mark I version now

  • @eortizfoto
    @eortizfoto3 жыл бұрын

    I got the fujinon 23.. f1.4 used for about 500usd in mint condition. at this price its absolutely a no brainer

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agredd

  • @bubblevest1544

    @bubblevest1544

    3 жыл бұрын

    May I ask where? Amazon has them limited now for 750$

  • @eortizfoto

    @eortizfoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bubblevest1544 second hand in marketplace on Facebook ;)

  • @ballashoes

    @ballashoes

    3 жыл бұрын

    $200 is still a decent difference, guess it depends what peoples budget is

  • @gang4955
    @gang49554 жыл бұрын

    good job

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gang thanks!

  • @HVRIS
    @HVRIS4 жыл бұрын

    Yes man! Lemon bokeh!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol I didn’t know what to call it

  • @Jeremyspoptart
    @Jeremyspoptart4 жыл бұрын

    Fuji is doing a better job with contrast.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    definitely.

  • @SamirPerez15
    @SamirPerez154 жыл бұрын

    When 300 bucks... Are low budget! My pocket is bleeding out! XD

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately good optics costs money and engineering time. Budget oriented gear never comes without tradeoff a.

  • @SamirPerez15

    @SamirPerez15

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto yess, I know!

  • @XieRH1988

    @XieRH1988

    3 жыл бұрын

    it is all a matter of perspective. are you comparing 300 bucks vs the price of other f1.4 lenses on market or are you comparing 300 bucks vs "my pocket"

  • @bryanbernart
    @bryanbernart4 жыл бұрын

    These two perform so similarly in everything but the flat wall test, I would pick the Viltrox if I shot on Fuji bodies.

  • @nicolasruoss98
    @nicolasruoss983 жыл бұрын

    but keep it in mind that the fuji is little bit more than the double of the price from the viltrox

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup. That’s why I highlighted the prices on the thumbnail od this video

  • @chromaticvisuelle
    @chromaticvisuelle3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why you kept saying the fuji is sharper in the center, clearly the Viltrox was better at all apertures(watching at max quality I will download the images if I can). The fuji is twice the price, I don't think it's worth it when you compare images with the toy.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t say it was sharper in the center. I said it was only sharp in the center.

  • @chromaticvisuelle

    @chromaticvisuelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto I will watch it again, I was in the tube so not the best lol

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    No need to watch it again. I’m just saying I didn’t claim that.‘I’m very transparent that the Viltrox performs better

  • @calvinb1932
    @calvinb19323 жыл бұрын

    Viltrox doesn’t do the film simulations in the camera does it?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Film sims are dictated by the camera body not the lens . So yes it does

  • @calvinb1932

    @calvinb1932

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto really? Cause when I tried classic chrome on the fujinon 55-200mm and Viltrox 56mm, only the fujinon showed the sim.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that’s not because of the lens.

  • @Nerdzombiedisco

    @Nerdzombiedisco

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @joonajks
    @joonajks3 жыл бұрын

    What’s the distance between you and the Viltrox 23 mm shooting this talking head video?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe 4 feet? Im not sure

  • @joonajks

    @joonajks

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto okay thank you!

  • @djtruedomination
    @djtruedomination3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Viltrox 23mm and it is an excellent lens IMO.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @JaymesMedia
    @JaymesMedia4 жыл бұрын

    I chose the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 and I’m happy with my purchase

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @_xmj
    @_xmj4 жыл бұрын

    Viltrox 85mm vs Fujinon 90mm pls

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t own the 85mm 1.8

  • @_xmj

    @_xmj

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto Maybe they'll let you borrow he he

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    I Only borrow lenses I’m interested in haha. The 85 1.8 doesn’t interest me

  • @SiddhantParkar
    @SiddhantParkar3 жыл бұрын

    Close focus kills it for Viltrox

  • @nusakuliner

    @nusakuliner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same as their 33mm

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @gagakserak3914
    @gagakserak39142 жыл бұрын

    So fuji still have vignetting

  • @Kyo-uy9qr
    @Kyo-uy9qr3 жыл бұрын

    minimum focus is really big deal. I definitely will choose Fujinon 23mm f1.4. Native lens always match better with body because it made by same company where made camera body. If i really don't have enough money for this hobby(photography), then i guess i will consider to get Viltrox but you know.. native lenses are always have reason to choose ;)

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup agreed

  • @malabvrn6352
    @malabvrn63522 жыл бұрын

    u look like a celebrity here in the PH. Ogie Alcasid 😅

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lots of people have told me

  • @TheRinaldidi

    @TheRinaldidi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto You look like Tom Delonge 😅

  • @alieazzy1631
    @alieazzy16313 жыл бұрын

    Talking bokeh , you said the Fuji will produce more bokeh cause you can focus closely?

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah getting closer to a subject will have a more pronounced shallow depth of field effect

  • @janbonne
    @janbonne3 жыл бұрын

    The autofocus speed of the viltrox is what decides it all for me.

  • @tys6739
    @tys6739 Жыл бұрын

    The worst thing and the only biggest deal breaker about Viltrox 23mm is the uncontrolled chromatic aberration. It’s all over the picture like unicorn’s rainbow puke.

  • @LZXun
    @LZXun3 жыл бұрын

    of everything nice you can photograph to compare sharpness, you chose a dull wall

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    ZXun Lee I have a full review for the 23mm 1.4. The main differences between two lenses will be subtle differences. I also made this video during lockdown of the pandemic.

  • @beegees21
    @beegees213 жыл бұрын

    x1.25 recommended

  • @feezotolegacy5603
    @feezotolegacy56033 жыл бұрын

    ur eyes tho

  • @OekologiskSmoer
    @OekologiskSmoer4 жыл бұрын

    It is called versus and not vers! 0:11 Vs. means versus!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Thanks for the correction. Glad I’m not an English grammar KZread channel.

  • @youssefhamidi8152
    @youssefhamidi81523 жыл бұрын

    The fuji is/has been overpriced. It should be $599 and the 23mm f2 should be at $399.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @PollyZist1950
    @PollyZist19504 жыл бұрын

    Noone Cares about this minor differences. Viltrox FTW!

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oberstudienrat-1980 just making available to the public so they don’t have to buy both to find out. Are you against helping people out in this manner?

  • @PollyZist1950

    @PollyZist1950

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto I meant that such almost invisible marginal differences are irrelevant to photographers. The Fuji 23mm cannot live up to its high price compared to the viltrox. Conclusion: Viltrox FTW

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Again, I’m not making conclusions. I’m just offering observations and high res photos for download. How are you certain photographers don’t care about close focus distance?

  • @PollyZist1950

    @PollyZist1950

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Reggiebphoto My conclusion has nothing to do with your comparison. I only refer to the possible purchase decision. without your video i wouldn't know that viltrox is so good.

  • @Reggiebphoto

    @Reggiebphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wel commenting as “no one cares” on my video makes it seem like you don’t care about what j share in the video .