Damn that head is just so bald and smooth, its impressive

Strongly agree with you Ken, it's so damm evident, old lens project (with low element in it) and an average to good autofocus that cover the standard of these days. This will be a perfect recipe for come back to a really interesting way to produce evocative to realistic images. I'm gonna order a 56 as soon as it'll be available here in Italy. Following your lens reviews and comparison since years back, King of lenses!!

Thanks so much, very useful. I had mine delivered yesterday, took some pictures and find them great. Now I know what makes them great. Indeed the feel is the same as it was from my vintage "Japanese Summilux", Canon Rangefinder 50mm f1.4. Same feel, but sharper and with good autofocus. WOW. Only paid $330 for it as you say. It was delivered by Viltrox from China by DHL, no issues whatsoever.

Everything you said about that 18mm -55mm is true! I love it! I have the 35mm f2, and the 16mm 2.8. Best kit lens ever!

One of the reason why I heard a lot of owners of the Fuji 56/1.2 in the end sell it and hoping the new 50/1.0 would be better is its slow auto focus. I've talked to several fellow Fuji shooters and they said it has incredible picture quality but slow focus and cannot do as well on focus tracking their kids. I wonder if this is a good budget lens that does better in AF than the more expensive 56/1.2

I like the idea of clickless apertures, and love it on my mitakon because it's manual and it actually smoothly changes the aperture... but if it's going to be doing digital stepping anyways, it might as well have clicks.

Thank you for this review Ken, been looking forward to it. My purchase decision is strongly influenced by your informative reviews. Much appreciated. 😊

Thank you for your review on this lens. I am so glad you focused on the low element count lens fidelity. Many new lenses are optically great but the images look bland and flat. That is the main reason I love shooting vintage lenses and the fuji 35mm f1.4. Glad to see someone making modern autofocus lenses with character.

@ryanstark2350

2 жыл бұрын

The more I look at images from these Viltrox the more I'm gassing after them. My lenses are all old manuals but for the first time I'm seeing something that is looking like a no brainer for auto focus lenses. I'm really after the 85 but now the 23 has me seriously gassing. I need to stop looking at images from that until I at least get the 85 which is looking likely now. At these prices how can you complain?

@NickZukin

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanstark2350 Is gassing a good or bad thing?

@ryanstark2350

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickZukin Not really. It stands for Gear Acquisition Syndrome. I still haven't bought one of these lenses but I probably will.

So it has the magic of older lenses with the modern auto focus abilities. Perfection. I use a couple of old 50ish manuals and love them. This has to be my next purchase.

I ordered mine last Friday hoping that it would get good reviews. BH is showing it as backordered but I hope it won't take TOO long to get it. Thanks for your review and your time/effort!

Viltrox is killing it with these lenses. 56mm is now on my wishlist with the 23mm as well. Great review as well! Keep it going Ken! Cheers from Portugal

@djtruedomination

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought both of those lenses. They were needed in my lens ensemble.

@TiagoPereira-uj2ef

3 жыл бұрын

@@djtruedomination like them? I'm saving up for them!

@djtruedomination

3 жыл бұрын

Tiago Pereira I have the 23mm now. I shot with it for a few shots. My 56mm is being delayed. But I will have some time soon to try it out this upcoming week.

@TiagoPereira-uj2ef

3 жыл бұрын

@@djtruedomination sweet!! hope it arrives soon! keep on clicking my friend!

Just got here right from one of the ‘angry photographer’ videos. I must say, there’s a lot of contrast 😝 Love your reviews! ♥️

Lightroom doesn’t fix all the CA in bright sunlight. Any recommendations? ND filter? Underexpose? DR400 in the Fuji settings? I don’t do JPGs at the moment.

This is great to hear. I plan on an XT-4 soon and I might pick up some of the viltrox glass with it. I really hope they build a 16 1.4 X mount at some point.

@RiccardoPearlman

3 жыл бұрын

@What Are You On About wow if that performs on par with their other glass, I will be all over that.

These Viltrox lenses are very similar to the Zeiss Distagon 35 ZF/2 lenses. The color rendition and micro contrast give these lenses true character.

My 16-55 is currently broken, so I ended up getting the 18-55 until I can get my 16-55 fixed. I’m thinking on getting this one as well. Great review.

Thanks for this review. I'll definitely be investing in this glass in the near future. 👍

Thank for the video. How does the viltrox 56mm 1.4 compare to the Fuji 50mm f2 in terms of image quality?

By the way, I have been using this lens on my XH-1 & E3: made me smile from my first click! Highly recommended.

My tak smc 50mm 1.4 has beautiful colour output, wish I could afford a 35mm + mirrorless to do it justice.

Got my 56mm the other day on your advice. AGAIN....you were right on the money. Thanks and 73's!

I've watched so many videos about it but now I'm buying it based on the informations your gave. Thank you so much

Ken, Lucky I watched your video. Was going to buy the 85 1.8 mark i of viltrox for my x-h1. but seeing this video i think i am going wit the viltrox 56 1.4!

Is the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 a good choice as well ? for a bit of video and photo. Thx

I just picked one up- SUPER solid portrait lens and fantastic for video handheld on the x-t4

@savanpanchal451

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like it? I just got into Fujifilm, bought Xt4, have 16-80 f4, 35 ft and looking to add prime for portrait. I just do this for fun hobby.

@joseluisphoto6351

3 жыл бұрын

@@savanpanchal451 love it!

Thanks for the honest review! I'm looking to change from nikon to fuji and these viltrox lenses are blowing my mind for the quality/ price... Im more into fashion and portrait photography and I want them all. The 56 is a must, any recomendation?

Just ordered this for my xt3

Will treat myself to this beauty. I just wasn’t looking to spend 1,000.00 on the 56 1.2

You are right about a Porst UMC 52(f1.2) look for 56mm. Lege Artis! Try adapting Porst (after replacing Minolta mount with Fujica) on a focal booster. Ofc. Fuji. Cheers from Shenzhen!

I miss your laughter in this video. IHow did you maintain your baby skin. Thank for the true-facts video always.. This lens will be my very next purchase lens.

I am thinking about a 50/56mm lens for street. Would you say the autofocus of the Viltrox is snappy enough for this purpose?

Totally agree. Viltrox lens are amazing.

Would you recommend this lens over Fuji 35 f2? I'm tight on budget and would prefer Fuji glass. But your recommendations will make serious weight.

@DubsepticonDubstep

3 жыл бұрын

it depends on the focal length that suits you. 56 is quite different to 35. Another factor to consider is aperture. Do you need f1.4 or is f2 fine both in terms of light and bokeh? Finally, the value: the 35 f2 by fujifilm will hold it's value very well while the viltrox will lose value like crazy as soon as you open the box. I got my 35 f2 second hand in a brand new condition and a year later I could easily sell it for a profit if I decided to. I doubt that'd be the case for the viltrox.

Thanks for this review!

If I want to do still photography what’s a good lens to use I’m looking at FujiFilm 60mm and 56mm Off brand lens or the 80mm Can I use the 18 135mm at 80mm or 100mm for Still life photography

Thanks Ken, so which one to choose between the Viltrox and the Fuji 50 f2?

@bunmeng007

2 жыл бұрын

50F2 for WR and small size ;)

Really thinking about adding this to my rotation. Currently I have the 23 f2, and the 18-55. This would be great for portraits IMO.

So the best Viltrox for X mount are in order: the 56 f1.4, the 85mm 1.8 mark II, the 23mm 1.4, the 85mm mark II and then the last the 33mm? I'd think so because when compared to one another the only one (imho) that doesn't make much sense to swap with Fuji is the 33mm, since now if you're out of budget like me you've got the xc 35mm f2 that is cheaper that anything else at the focal length. I'm not talking artistically but just budget-focused. I'd also say personally in the future if I'll get more portrait jobs I'll definitely get the 23 and the 56, they're on my bucket list!

Amazing review! I have question I just ordered this Viltrox 56mm f1.4 lens but I own Fujifilm X-A5 do you think I need to switch to better one like x-s10 ? Or do you think X-A5 can run it also fine ?

Just bought mines today. I can’t wait to receive it

@jigjitsu5599

3 жыл бұрын

When will u get it? I’m planning to buy it soon but i might wait til it’s available on amaxon

@mariostevenquijivix5752

3 жыл бұрын

Jig Jitsu ot said it’s going to arrive around mid October

@mariostevenquijivix5752

3 жыл бұрын

Jig Jitsu just got my lens today and took a couple of shots and it’s amazing. Definitely order the lens my dude

@jigjitsu5599

3 жыл бұрын

Damn that was fast man!!!! I thought October lol!!!! I will

@mariostevenquijivix5752

3 жыл бұрын

Jig Jitsu estimated delivery was October 7-15. I guess they expedited it lol

Was jealous of the Nikon 85mm 1.4D you gave away, it was the first serious prime I considered after upgrading from point and shoot. Prefer its cooler colour rendering to even the mighty nikon 85mm 1.4G.

Thanks for this review looking into this lens.

Thank you Ken 👍🏼

Could you elaborate a little bit more about the lens’ sharpness wide open. And if you could explain why the 56mm/58mm lenses are not normally that sharp. I bought the voigtländer 58mm nokton some years ago from your recommendation and I love the lens but it’s actually pretty soft until f/2.

Thanks for another brilliant video 👍🏻👍🏻

As usual, an excellent review Ken!

considering the V56mm f1.4 for sure! also considering the Fuji 56mm f1.2 right now since it is discounted but still. hard decision.

How does it work on the xpro-3?

DHL just delivered this lens. Happy :)

on the verge of Tokina releasing the atx-m 56mm F1.4 X, would you still buy the Viltrox version? Does it make sense the extra bucks?

My next lens, i've got the 85mm x-mount (sharp & good focus for the price). CHINESE not a problem, where's most phone made (parts too)?

Viltrox 85mm 1.8 Xs viltrox 56mm 1.4, which is better for portraits?

Vitrox 56mm 1.4 vs 85mm 1.8 which one best for portrait work

You didn’t mention the micro-contraste and flaring but I bet they are not bad or maybe it’s part of the vintage feeling coming with the lens, just hope you mention them at some point, other than this it’s good to know how you appreciate that lens. 👌

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

i mentioned image fidelity (same as microcontrast term) SEVERAL TIMES

@nickfanzo

3 жыл бұрын

Theoria Apophasis only several times? Pssssh

@dude1diligence

3 жыл бұрын

Theoria Apophasis you are a lens infidel for not calling it microcontrast 😆

can you please tell me where you got that AWESOME strap thing on your xt4 at 12:03 that's so cool! also ill probably get the viltrox purely because its cheaper even though i love the bokeh in the non apd fujinon lens

@cog6627

3 жыл бұрын

still undecided

Hey Ken, i have two magnetico sleep pads. I dont think i could sell it anywhere for its sleeping purposes but i was trying to think if i could sell the magnets or something inside of the mattresses. The only guy i could think to give this heavy shit to is you. If you want to buy this stuff and rip it apart and take all the stuff out of the mattress then let me know. This was the description given “Our Classic Pad provides a magnetic field that measures 5 gauss at the surface of an 8” mattress. The Classic sleep pad is 1 ½ “ thick. Our Sleep Pad is specifically engineered to deliver a pure negative (-) magnetic field when you are a minimum of 4″ away from the pad. This magnetic field, produced by permanent magnets, is a safe and natural energy source. Magnetico uses high-grade, ceramic alloy, permanent magnets, with a gauss rating of 3 950 gauss at the core. The dimensions of each magnet are 3/8 x7/8 x1 7/8. Hundreds of magnets are then laminated between two layers of foam in such a way that the pad acts as one large magnet. “

would you guys recommend this over the viltrox 85mm f 1.8 ii for portraits?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

yes, faster AF (which doesnt really matter) however its a lot more lightweight and a 85mm ~~ FOV, the 85mm is not a 85mm FOV, but still its a great poritrait lens.

Ken, I do have a question for you and I can not find it anywhere on the web. I love the lens while shooting and reviewing the pictures on the LCD of my Fuji bodies. I have/had the X-E3, T5, T30 and have experienced this issue on all of them. I love the image on the back screen however when I import the jpegs into my phone via the usb card and reader something happens. The image is way too saturated, the darks are even darker and the contrast seems too high. It just does not match and I can not get them too match. I have tried on several iOS devices and they have the same issue. Have you experienced this ? Any ideas on what I can do to get the images to match ? I don't experience this with Fujifilm lenses. TY in advance for your response. Dan

Are there any sample images?

I love what you do, mostly because of the honesty you bring out from your inside. Don't take this in a bad way, but I noticed your labored intake of air while speaking in this video (note: prior events unknown to me), I am a few years older and know only myself, I would say more walking and less talking, but I really like listening to your mind.

Thanks master Ken ❤️

Viltrox lineup vs F2 Fuji lineup comparison video...when?? Recommendation video

I'm after a lens at between 85mm and around 100 or 105. The wider the aperture the better. It's for low light and as candid as possible i.e. enough reach without being an obvious huge telephoto with slower speed. I have a Nikon 85 f1.8 but I'm not entirely happen with performance wide open. The Old Pentax Takumar 85mm f1.8 looks awesome but that lens is not cheap. Obviously no auto focus on these. Then at 105mm, the Nikon f2.5 looks to have spectacular image quality but less speed at f2.5. I could probably deal with that. The Viltrox as far as I can see is a really great black and white performer but I'm not sure I like the out of focus falloff with high colour. I use Sony and there is no way I'm buying a Sony lens but the price of the Viltrox for E mount is bearable.

@ryanstark2350

2 жыл бұрын

Why is it that every time I go looking for example images for lenses like the Viltrox for example, I zoom in and see a bunch of noise when lighting conditions were even perfect? Are people incapable of holding a camera still to use low ISO? Image stabilisation these days lets you go really low.

Hello, which one is the best according to you : Zhongyi Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 or Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 planar ? Thanks

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

the zeiss is sharper and better, but it costs a LOT more also :/

@meisteryassine9654

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcom Thanks

Thank you for your lens reviews. I will be getting a Fuji camera next year and it is great to know what is the best lens are to buy.

I could only buy two: Fuji 56 1.2, 90 F2, 50 F2, Viltrox 56 & Viltrox 85. Which ones?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

viltrox 56, fuji 50mm f2 , and viltrox 85mm.......tehn you can afford 3 lenses

Are those compatible with the Xpro3? I've heard there are some problems with mounting them on the xpro3?

@ben.huynh.2012

3 жыл бұрын

yep, this is the only Viltrox lens fits on xpro3 without damaging for now.

@balboa0621

3 жыл бұрын

As an update, they rereleased the 1.4 lenses to not scrape the xpro3 lens release button (that was the issue). You can tell the update by the white lettering on the barrel. If the lens has gold lettering, it is the old version.

Hi TA. Would you recommend Viltrox 56 1.4 or Viltrox 85 1.8? Which one is better for potraits?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

the 56 is more useful :)

@nenadzavodja93

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcom Thank you very much! 😊

Your wanting me to switch from M43 (panasonic) to Fuji. It looks like I will not need to wait for Sigma because Viltrox is filling that GAP with these primes. Thinking the Xt3 will be the way to go since the xt4 is so spendy. Being the xt3 is 999 its a good price. Also curious about the new models that should be released sometime soon. I'm thinking more video focused

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

XT3 is on sale now also :) get it with the 16 80 kit lens

@Stevesmith-yw7cr

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcom Get the 18-55 if you are doing any video. The 16-80 is not a great video lens...it will do it but the focus is kind of messed up when changing zoom. I use only manual focus with video so autofocus is not an issue with me on the 16-80. But if auto focus is used...then other LM Fuji X mount lenses would be better. YMMV. PS...I love my 16-80. Great photo lens.

I wish my camera system had a better autofocus for my lens. It work better manually. How’s Florida treating you?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

its darn humid brosefus

Ahaa - this was the company that contacted you for advice about fuji lenses :)

That's a shame about the CA. The first comparison pics on the rumor site didn't show any but that wasn't a legit comparison anyway.

Hi there I found your video and found what you said interesting and you got me really curious, if you sound so enthusiastic and you are amazed by this lens then when people ask if they should sell their Fuji 56mm, then why not recommend to do so, I mean why not? What's so special about the Fuji 56mm version compared to this Viltrox for one not to sell it? Several years ago I did have the 56mm and yes at that time I was using it on the XT1 and heck yeah it was slow. Image quality wise I didn't think it was that great, a lot of people raved about it but I personally didn't see anything special. But now I'm curious and think I will buy this Viltrox version. Thanks.

Would you get this over the 50 f2 from fuji?

@antoinelanz8427

3 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth! That fuji 50 f2 is probably one of Fuji's most underrated lenses. I own it and love it. Struggling to justify adding this one to my collection as I already get beautiful IQ for portraits with it. Here's my 2 cents: if you don't own any short, fast telephoto for portraits on your fuji system, and you don't need weather resistance, get the viltrox.

@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

3 жыл бұрын

@@antoinelanz8427 oh please..what weather resistance? did you ever tried it? the weather they call it is just outside of your house -this is what they make it as "Weather resistance" so you can use it outside..but not in rain or other bad weather

@antoinelanz8427

3 жыл бұрын

@@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Good point. I'll admit I've never tried the weather resistance myself. Don't think I will anytime soon lol. But I do stand by the lens - definitely one of my favorites from Fuji

I get it. Anybody who gets hung up on the numbers (and I tend to do that!) should look at a collection of Matthew Brady, Ansel Adams, George Hurrel, or Yousef Karsh photographs.

Just an fyi the lens is $434 on the Viltrox site but not on B&H as of today. The 23mm is about $100 less. Still incredible values for each. Thanks.

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

it was $330 on the viltrox site yesterday

@keithnisbet

3 жыл бұрын

Theoria Apophasis Hmmm perhaps it was in CDN$ for me up here

@keithnisbet

3 жыл бұрын

Theoria Apophasis I looked today and YES you’re correct. Sorry for scaring everyone on price.

Thanks buddy, as usual honest review.For me is very simple I will keep my 56f1.2 and put the $330 towards 50f1.0.

@77oregano77

3 жыл бұрын

So you will put the 330$ that you didn't need to spend in the first place towards another lense that you don't need to own? The consumerist mentality in these threads is sad!

@eagleeyephoto8715

3 жыл бұрын

@@77oregano77 I think that your remark makes no to little sense since is a peace of tool.You invest 1500$ to get back few grand in a middle/ long run. Anyway I also never mention or told to people what to do with there own money.Obviously you have some issues with other people money.

If they can make an affordable Macro lens with auto focus this would be a killer line up of lenses.

I have a technical question, for Ken or anyone who could answer. is the ibis in X-t4 working well on that lens? fujifilm said something about the system taking information from the focal length to adjust the algorithm, is this viltrox communicating with the camera to tell what focal length it is?

@zacredacted2137

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 23 and it works very well. I assume it would for this one as well.

@antoniojperezcastro5013

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacredacted2137 than you sir

Awesome review. Just curious you love this and the 23 why not the 33 one as well?

@alanm.4298

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not the video maker... but am just not a fan of "normal" lenses, which is what a 33mm amounts to on an APS-C camera. I find it a boring focal length, regardless how good it might be, and prefer something a little wider (22/23mm on APS-C) or a little longer (50-56mm on APS-C). But that's just me. Back in the good/bad old days of film, almost every camera came with a normal/50mm-ish lens on it. Throughout his life and career Henri Cartier-Bresson used a 50mm normal lens (on full frame/35mm film cameras) almost exclusively, and he managed to make some great photos with it.

With the X-T4 and IBIS and 85mm equivalent, I have been able to take pictures down to 1/8th of a second.

Great review. I have a few questions, if that’s OK with you: - How’s the micro-contrast of the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 compared to the XF50mm f/2.0? If I recall you loved it on the latter, especially in B&W. - Is the bokeh of the Viltrox comparable to the XF56mm APD? Any onion rings, cat’s eye, etc? - How’s the vignetting and corner sharpness? Obviously, it is to be expected, but a qualitative appraisal would be great. - When will you be posting the XF50mm f/1.0 review? (Sorry if I’m being impatient...) - Will you be testing the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 MARK II and compare it with its first iteration? Thanks for taking the time to review these lenses on your holiday. Have a wonderful time in FL.

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

i mentioned image fidelity (ie microcontrast) several times, its great see image samples i posted for its bokeh no seen vignetting the mark II is same optics, so no very soon on 50mm

hey Ken, fancy doing a fun review on soft lenses incase you need to shoot an uggo.........................:P

Ken , I guess tamrom for nikon and viltrox for fuji primes? 23 56 and 85 1.4 viltrox for about the cost of 1 fuji 56 1.2 new!!!

I got it yesterday for my xt3. It works for a few shots (nice photos) then the camera screen goes blank or flickers. If i remove battery, reattach a fuji lens and then the viltrox it works again for another while. I have latest xt3 firmware. Tried it in photo, video, various focus modes CSM etc. It's kinda unusable at the moment if it keeps locking up the camera... anyone else experience this? Ken, could you try it on an xt3 please?

@ecitizenmichael

3 жыл бұрын

@@raekei04 Yes, thank you. They sent a replacement and it works really well on my x-t3

If you compare it with the Helios 58mm, and not really worried about the AF, is it way better?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

a rusty nail is better than a helios

@fernandorvm7850

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcom HAHAHAHA

Can you make a video about what exactly is image fidelity? Thanks

@anandhua.b4589

3 жыл бұрын

he's already done a bunch on the topic

@dude1diligence

3 жыл бұрын

microcontrast.

What Porsche lens did you mention? Can’t find it anywhere....

@lukykentucky

3 жыл бұрын

porst color reflex 55mm 1.4 there is a 1.2 and 1.4 from porst

Hi Ken, there is nothing surprising in the new lenses from China - the companies Laowa, Viltrox and others have long been invited from Germany, Russia, Japan and other countries of very high-class optics, and the Chinese government also helps its companies in various fields, including the development of optical systems, this assistance is expressed in virtually free access to the use of a supercomputer. We can see the results with our own eyes. This trend will continue to develop. China has long been producing an almost complete range of high quality optical glass, including special types of glass, which ultimately allows the production of the highest quality lenses at very low prices. And what's wrong with that? Don't end users benefit from this? In my opinion, it will be very good if some Chinese manufacturer of high-quality lenses buys the photographic department of Nikon, then the whole world will see that it is possible to produce high-quality photographic equipment not for dragon prices, photographic equipment can become a mass product, and not like now, when according to the official According to statistics, only 0.3% of the world's population can afford to buy new cameras. They are also surprised that sales are not growing, forgetting that more than half of the world's population has an annual income of less than $ 1,500 (the equivalent, of course) and they cannot even feed their families. Also, statistics show that in the sector of expensive cameras, almost half of all sales already come from China, as well as China.

@kobakakhidze100

3 жыл бұрын

@@billmoyer3254 I think its a money by working of Chinese poeple, whole nation, and right economical politics, I also think there is nothing bad when leading party support own nation and developing the own country, also in China more then 98% of people fully support their own communist party. Otherwise its will be impossible to develop biggest country in the world, biggest population in the world. China has a longest state life history, first state in the world was created in China, in Anyang city, 3600 years ago, and chinese people knows very good what to do and which party to choose as own leading party. And results are nice and even great for chinese nation. And other nations also can get advantage by situaiton in China - they getting good and cheap products from China, and for make them more then 800 millions of wokers working everyday. And inside life in China is also great now, very very developed, in many cases China is most developed country in the world, and this process is not stopping. But here we talk abgout photographic gear, not about economy.

Will you ask Viltrox to make a auto focus 11 mm 1.8 lens

@djtruedomination

3 жыл бұрын

On their roadmap they are coming out with a 13mm lens this year.

So if its a hair sharper, and has better AF, why wouldn’t it be a replacement to the fuji varieties?

@ElderEmoSupremo

3 жыл бұрын

Because the pros and cons on the lens technically make it a “better” lens on paper but the visual differences in your photos to the human eye is negligible and if you already have one of Fuji’s 56mm lenses it doesn’t make sense to upgrade to this one. Essentially the, let’s say 5%, performance upgrade you get from the lens, doesn’t make any sense to invest in.

@ekkanofiqandriyana7325

3 жыл бұрын

it's not replacement for 56 fujinon, it's alternative

Can you compare it to the Fuji 50mm f2? They are about the same price. Which would you prefer?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

id rather have this Viltrox, i have that 50mm too.

Hello! first of all thank you for your reviews, they are awesome!) Secondly, I would like to ask for help. Lately I've faced a curious situation with my viltrox 56 on fuji x-t3. Sometimes my fuji shows a black screen and doesnt react to any buttons or on/off dial. So the only way out is to pull out the battery. I shoot mainly with Godox x1tf wireless trigger in manual mode only. The reason why i think the problem is with the lens is the fact, that those blackouts disappear if i push the bayonet button and try to remove the lens. While turning the lens a little, screen immediately turns on normal. Has anybody faced the same issue? I try to figure out what might have caused such behaviour of my camera and to consider buying a new kens or trigger) P.S. sorry for grammar in advance, I am from Odessa, Ukraine) Thank you one more time!

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

lens issue :(

@Moroz_av

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcom thank you for reply. I think its time to contact a supplier))

Pros/Cons of buying the 56mm over their 85mm for portraits?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

the 85mm is very big and heavy, the AF is not as fast

@morrisyang4255

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcomShould I sell 85mm and get Viltrox 56mm F /1.4?

@dude1diligence

3 жыл бұрын

Fwiw, I own the MkII of the 85mm, it does not feel heavy even though it is no lightweight lens. And initial impressions of it is good, be it sharpness or autofocus, and the weight for a large looking lens (not used extensively so far to speak further).

@TheJoejoez

3 жыл бұрын

@@morrisyang4255 I think you should get both... that's probably what I'm doing... you can have 56 AND 85 for the price of EITHER the fuji 56/90... I think the slightly softer skintones is actually GOOD for portraits.

@morrisyang4255

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJoejoez (Incredibly simple old glass) I like this sentence because you are honest. I bought this lens yesterday. Cheers!

Volume of this video is very low, but the quality of the review is stellar :-)

Hello Ken: I just bought both the 23 mm and the 26 mm Viltrox lenses for my Fujifilm X-T1. Thank You!

@feurbie

3 жыл бұрын

Bonjour, que donne l'auto focus des Viltrox sur un ("vieux !") Xt1 ? Je shoote toujours avec le miens qui ne me quitte jamais... ;)

@1cookgs

3 жыл бұрын

@@feurbie Je possède le Viltrox 23 mm, le 33 mm et le 56 mm et ils se auto-focalisent beaucoup plus rapidement que les objectifs Fujifilm. J'utilise la dernière mise à jour du micrologiciel de Fujifilm pour le X-T1, qui est la version 5.52. Je suis d'accord avec vous, le Fujifilm X-T1 est toujours un excellent appareil photo en 2020 pour "Stills".

@feurbie

3 жыл бұрын

@@1cookgs super. Merci beaucoup.

Thanks!

@kathodosdotcom

Жыл бұрын

OMG, thank you Lawrence!!!

Can you take pictures of the sun simulator with that camera?

So you mention that it's not a replacement for the fuji 56 1.2, but then say it has better image fidelity, faster autofocus, and sharper... where would the fuji 56 have an edge?

@kathodosdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

actually i said DONT just replace the 56mm Fuji, if you own neither, get the viltrox

@ikeahloe

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathodosdotcom ok thanks for clarification

its a steal at that price!!