Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens review

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Viltrox have been on a serious roll recently! And their new autofocus 28mm lens nearly slipped through my lens testing net - let's see what it can do.
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  • @artphototech
    @artphototech9 ай бұрын

    Viltrox is killing it lately, I must admit.

  • @holgerokorn3164
    @holgerokorn31649 ай бұрын

    The big companies Sony Canon Nikon and Sigma Tamron are avoiding 28mm so they can sell more prime lenses. 18 or 20mm, 24,35,50,85 and 135 so 6 lenses. 18 or 20, 28,45,75 or 85 and 135 so 5 lenses would be sufficient. Due to the many 35mm lenses, 24mm and 20mm lenses are still sold. When selling 28mm you don't need a 24mm or 35mm. It is the ideal focal length for street and also landscape/travel. Definitely much more practical than a 35mm.

  • @russandloz
    @russandloz9 ай бұрын

    This will also suit the new retro ZF, with the aperture ring!

  • @SyntheticFuture
    @SyntheticFuture9 ай бұрын

    28 has become my favorite on full frame 😁 It is the perfect indoors lens. Wide enough but not so wide that distortion is an issue. Perfect for vlogging as well if that's your thing. It's not too exciting but it is super flexible

  • @JennyDarukat
    @JennyDarukat9 ай бұрын

    Love 28mm lenses with bright apertures, very nice of Viltrox to bring one to Z mount

  • @summarity
    @summarity9 ай бұрын

    Patiently awaiting the release of the 27 1.2 for Sony APS-C. It's listed on Amazon but still not available

  • @nazfenix
    @nazfenix9 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! Can't to you to try the crop sensor on the earlier L lenses, 85 1.2, 28 70 f2, etc.

  • @LucaBono.Studio
    @LucaBono.Studio9 ай бұрын

    I would love to see this lens for L-Mount cameras ❤

  • @IanHobday
    @IanHobday9 ай бұрын

    28mm is a great focal length. Wish Sony would make a 28/1.8G that performs like their 20/1.8G does!

  • @jukeboxjohnnie

    @jukeboxjohnnie

    9 ай бұрын

    This could make a good stop gap until they do!

  • @shang-hsienyang1284
    @shang-hsienyang12849 ай бұрын

    28mm is my favorite focal length. Time to replace my old Sony 28mm f/2.

  • @cybernetennis

    @cybernetennis

    4 ай бұрын

    is this lens better than the 28mm f2 from sony?

  • @jpblahblah
    @jpblahblah9 ай бұрын

    Excited for Viltrox's 'LAB' lenses. Said to be their best quality lenses

  • @MaxR.
    @MaxR.9 ай бұрын

    Really thinking if I should get the Viltrox 28mm f1.8 or the Nikon 28mm f2.8 Pancake. Leica Q look vs. small pancake lens....

  • @amermeleitor
    @amermeleitor9 ай бұрын

    It's great to see more third party options for Nikon

  • @JavierGonzalez-qu2rm
    @JavierGonzalez-qu2rm9 ай бұрын

    Hey Christopher, It would be very interesting to see a review of a Nikkor 17-55 2.8 DX G Lens. I think that lens is awesome! Cheers from Chile!

  • @franciscoscaramanga2342
    @franciscoscaramanga23429 ай бұрын

    Any way you can get you hands on Voigtländer for Fujifilm?

  • @maenkarchipay1722
    @maenkarchipay17229 ай бұрын

    Game changer 😮😮😮

  • @CianMcsweeney
    @CianMcsweeney9 ай бұрын

    Hopefully viltrox updates their nikon full frame line to have clicked apertures and weather sealing, especially now that the Zf has been announced

  • @0action847
    @0action8479 ай бұрын

    Its a bit large and at $600 in Australia it's twice what i paid for the Sony 28mm f2.

  • @coyote9448
    @coyote94489 ай бұрын

    Do you think it would be good for astral photography?

  • @PantalonesFrescos
    @PantalonesFrescos9 ай бұрын

    Can someone recommend this or the 24mm 1.4?

  • @petergunndetective
    @petergunndetective9 ай бұрын

    Whe you do the Nikon version could you compare it to the 2.8 version from Nikon? I really want a 1.8 to match my 50mm.

  • @WidePhotographs
    @WidePhotographs9 ай бұрын

    I bought the z mount lens version used “like new” for only $290 and I am impressed how great the condition looked. Came with all the manufacturing paper work and loved the shots at took at home. Real test will be this weekend when I take it to the streets. For $290, I can’t complain. Currently using a z5 body with the 28mm viltrox lens. I might upgrade to the Zf but if I do, I may have no camera for months since I would have to sell the z5 to have money for the Zf.

  • @twoblink

    @twoblink

    9 ай бұрын

    What other lenses do you have on the Z system; and how does it compare??

  • @WidePhotographs

    @WidePhotographs

    9 ай бұрын

    @@twoblink I have the NIKKOR z 50mm 1.8. Can’t really compare these two since it’s different focal lengths. But I really enjoyed the shoots that came out using the Viltrox. But I will admit, I would rather own the NIKKOR 28-75 f/2.8 lens because it would be more convenient for vacation shooting. Nothing wrong with owning a prime 28mm and prime 50mm but think about having to carry two while on vacation. You don’t need to carry two but just throwing that idea out there .

  • @twoblink

    @twoblink

    9 ай бұрын

    @@WidePhotographs I bought a z30 and a zfc for each of my daughters. Found that the new Z lenses are amazing, they are using the 16-50 and 18-140. I shoot D750 and 28mm f1. 8g mainly. And is in going to get nothing brighter than f2.8 on the 28mm z, then might as well get the 28-75mm. I would prefer a Z5ii body though, basically a ZF but not retro styling. But 2 things with that, 1. Knowing that Tamron has a G2 version we aren't getting.. And two wondering if I'll regret buying into the Z system and not shooting with S-line glass...

  • @WidePhotographs

    @WidePhotographs

    9 ай бұрын

    @@twoblink I prefer Nikon cameras over other brands because i am only into photography only. If you’re leaning into videography, get a Sony. Since you already have a camera, wait for the z5ii. That camera will out sell any Nikon camera if they add to critical updates, IBS and new Expeed 7 processor. If they add those 2 features on a z5ii and keeping everything else the same, that will be best entry level full frame camera available.

  • @99Apit
    @99Apit2 ай бұрын

    Viltrox = budget price , Premium quality.

  • @maggnet4829
    @maggnet48299 ай бұрын

    This lens reminds me so much of the Sony 28mm f2.

  • @TheSoPhar
    @TheSoPhar5 ай бұрын

    28mm f1.8 is focal length i need every system . Villtrox make this lenses for L-mount Pls.

  • @LukeZalvino
    @LukeZalvino9 ай бұрын

    As a canon user I just sit here sad as so many good lenses keep coming out. I dont use RF either I just adapt EF lenses. No way I'm paying RF lens prices

  • @aFLYER1980
    @aFLYER19809 ай бұрын

    For yhe price, this looks excellent 👌

  • @twoblink
    @twoblink8 ай бұрын

    Wish it was made as part of their "PRO" line specs.

  • @TheTS1205
    @TheTS12059 ай бұрын

    28mm is actually a very nice focal length on full frame! 😂 It's super versatile and part of the 14/28/40/85/135mm group 😄 I for myself am trying to collect all Sigma f1.4/1.8s on this group since I think one needs no more than those

  • @coyote9448

    @coyote9448

    9 ай бұрын

    I think I want to try a 25mm 50mm and a 90mm. Then have an apsc and a full frame camera. I think that would be a good way to cover all my favorite focal lengths. I am thinking of a good ultrawide like either a ultrawide zoom or (14, 15, or 16) prime lens

  • @dannyjeffers

    @dannyjeffers

    8 ай бұрын

    would die for that sigma 28mm but its just too big. A more compact 28mm 1.4 would be a dream

  • @xmanreturn
    @xmanreturn9 ай бұрын

    this lens will be really nice on Nikon ZF

  • @princeharbinger
    @princeharbinger9 ай бұрын

    It's kind of pointless to have an aperture ring that doesn't click for photographers. Shame it's not fully weather-sealed. I am a bit disappointed with the distortion, CA, coma, and spherical highlight performance. Doesn't seem as good as their 16mm F/1.8. Hopefully, they'll revisit this focal length and make it better the next time around. Until than, the Sigma 28mm is still king.

  • @malekith13
    @malekith139 ай бұрын

    Looks a lot like their 24mm F1.8 for image quality.

  • @MattTrevett
    @MattTrevett9 ай бұрын

    28mm is really commonly used in cinema for what it's worth.

  • @eugeneo1589
    @eugeneo15899 ай бұрын

    28mm is my favorite lens, along with 85mm. But that distortion is ugly... Not sure for Sony, but for Nikons in-camera corrections doesn't work with other than Nikkor lenses. For this price range, I would rather look for used 28mm 1.8G...

  • @dexterazarcon516
    @dexterazarcon5169 ай бұрын

    If this is a little smaller, it will be perfect for street for me.

  • @jukeboxjohnnie
    @jukeboxjohnnie9 ай бұрын

    Isnt this better than the ancient Sony 28mm lens?

  • @user-qp7sb6ti5r
    @user-qp7sb6ti5r9 ай бұрын

    they used to build a lot of trash, can’t believe how they achieve such a big progress in recent years. Good product.😮

  • @izzatti7446
    @izzatti74469 ай бұрын

    MAKE IT 1.4!!!!!!

  • @philmtx3fr
    @philmtx3fr4 ай бұрын

    I am very surprised by the quality of new Viltrox lenses. They are beautifully made with metal and heavy glass. This one could be the good companion of the recent Nikon zf and it s far better build than the Nikon f2.8 equivalent AND with the aperture ring. Nikon you could have done this instead of your plastiky SE line… shame on you

  • @alejandromourra
    @alejandromourra9 ай бұрын

    😢 RF Canon 😢

  • @TUTWZRD
    @TUTWZRD9 ай бұрын

    What the actual F**k is Canon doing!!!!

  • @cuorebiancorossoo
    @cuorebiancorossoo9 ай бұрын

    First!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍

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