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Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro Z: Studio Portrait Powerhouse | Fstoppers
The Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro Z delivers studio-quality portraits with sharp details, creamy bokeh, and reliable autofocus that rivals native Nikon Z glass at a lower price point.
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viltrox AIR 9mm F2.8 X-Mount Review | A Sharp UWA Prime on Fuji?
Dustin Abbott
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 AIR Review - DustinAbbott.net
Photographer Dustin Abbott shares an in-depth review of the Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 AIR wide angle prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras
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AI SUMMARY: The Viltrox AIR 9mm F2.8 APS-C lens stands out as the widest and most affordable ultra-wide prime in Viltrox’s lineup, offering an impressive 113.8° angle of view in a compact package. It delivers sharp, high-contrast images across the frame, with minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations, making it suitable for a variety of photography genres including landscape, architecture, and astrophotography. Its sturdy build, lightweight design, and fast autofocus make it particularly attractive for vlogging, gimbal work, and on-the-go shooting. Overall, the lens provides excellent optical performance at a budget-friendly price, with some minor limitations like lack of weather sealing and busy bokeh.
Strengths:
- Extremely wide angle of view and compact, lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness, contrast, and minimal distortions across the frame
- Fast, quiet autofocus with good video capabilities
- Affordable price point (~$200 USD) with solid build quality
- No weather sealing or advanced weatherproof features
- Bokeh can be busy and outlining around highlights may be noticeable
- Slight variation and inconsistency in magnification values during testing
- Moderate vignetting and distortion that may require correction in post-processing
Pros:
- Widest lens for Viltrox ever
- Lightweight, compact design
- Lens feels tough and well made
- Well executed, smooth manual focus ring
- Includes lens hood and pouch
- USB-C port for firmware updates
- Excellent focus accuracy
- Good focus speed
- Strong video focus
- Low focus breathing
- Exceptional sharpness from F2.8 on
- High maximum magnification
- Great contrast
- Low distortion
- Moderate vignette for so compact a lens
- Good color rendering
- Good flare resistance
- Fantastic price to performance ratio
Cons:
- No weather sealing or features
- Distortion a bit complex
- Bokeh is a little busy
Με πρόλαβες για δευτερόλεπτα!
Φακός για 430-440€ που κοιτάει στα ίσια τον εξαιρετικό Nikon 50f1.8 S και χτυπάει στα αυτιά τον Zeiss 55f1.8 στην μισή τιμή...
Άλλη μια εξαιρετική προσφορά από τους Κινέζους.
Σε λίγα χρόνια έχουν ανέβει σε επίπεδο Sigma-Tamron και αφήνουν πολύ πίσω κάτι Samyang και Zeiss.
Γενικά επειδή θα με ενδιέφερε πιθανόν ο αντίστοιχος 35αρης ξέρει κάποιος τι παίζει με τη γενικότερη υποστήριξη για viltrox αν χρειαστεί οτιδήποτε ; Για Ευρώπη πάντα, όχι να στέλνουμε δέματα στην Κίνα 
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Είχα αγοράσει NF-Z adapter από Ελλάδα επίσημο μεταπωλητή (ίσως και να είναι επίσημος εισαγωγέας της). Για κάποιο λόγο κάτι δε μου πήγαινε καλά μετά από κάποιους μήνες και τον πήγα για έλεγχο. (Θυμήθηκα... Δε μου άλλαζε το διάφραγμα το οποίο γινόταν από την κίνηση από ένα μικρό σιδεράκι)Γενικά επειδή θα με ενδιέφερε πιθανόν ο αντίστοιχος 35αρης ξέρει κάποιος τι παίζει με τη γενικότερη υποστήριξη για viltrox αν χρειαστεί οτιδήποτε ; Για Ευρώπη πάντα, όχι να στέλνουμε δέματα στην Κίνα
Αφου τον άφησα και τον έλεγξαν στο κατάστημα μου τηλεφώνησαν και μου είπαν ότι πιθανός εγώ σε κάποιο βάλε βγάλε φακού δεν είχα απασφαλισει τελείως το κλιπσακι του ανταπτορα για να βγει ο φακός και το χάλασα (το σιδεράκι). Παρόλαυτα μιλήσανε με Viltrox (προφανώς τους έστειλαν και φωτό κλπ) και η εταιρεία τους είπε να μου τον αντικαταστήσουν με καινούριο.
Κάτι άλλο δε ξέρω, αλλά για σέρβις Ευρώπη ... Μάλλον δύσκολο..
Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8 II APO Review | A Compact Dream Lens?
Dustin Abbott
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II EVO E-Mount Review - DustinAbbott.net
Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a review of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II FE from the their EVO series for full frame mirrorless.
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AI SUMMARY: The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II EVO lens offers a competitive price point while delivering impressive features and performance, appealing particularly to photographers looking for a compact and high-quality prime lens. Positioned in the EVO series, it’s lighter and less expensive than Sony and Nikon alternatives, while providing a robust handling experience and user-friendly aperture control. Unique to this lens is its Apochromatic designation, which enhances optical performance typically reserved for more premium lenses. Despite some drawbacks, such as a substandard minimum focus distance, the overall value and image quality make the EVO 35mm F1.8 an attractive option for many photographers.
Strengths:
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio, significantly undercutting competitors while exceeding them in features and performance.
- Compact, lightweight design with solid build quality and user-friendly aperture control.
- Impressive image quality with sharpness, contrast, and good handling of optical issues.
- Apochromatic design enhances optical performance.
- Substandard minimum focus distance (34cm) and maximum magnification (0.10x) compared to competitors.
- Autofocus not as fast as higher-end models, which might not be ideal for high-speed sports photography.
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Pros:
- Competitive Pricing:
Priced at $395, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II EVO significantly undercuts similar lenses from Sony and Nikon, which are priced over $800, providing great value. - Apochromatic Design:
The APO designation enhances optical quality by minimizing chromatic aberrations, making it comparable to premium lenses at a fraction of the price. - Lightweight and Compact:
At just 330g and 76mm long, the lens is easy to carry and handle, appealing to photographers who prioritize portability. - High-Quality Build:
The lens exhibits excellent build quality with an upscale finish, offering a premium feel despite being made of engineered plastics. - User-Friendly Features:
- Aperture Control: Offers a click or de-click option on the aperture ring, allowing for smooth adjustments tailored to user preference.
- USB-C Port: Facilitates easy firmware updates directly through the lens, eliminating the need for additional equipment.
- Impressive Optical Performance:
Real-world sharpness and contrast are exceptional, even at wide apertures like F1.8, making it suitable for a variety of shooting conditions. - Excellent Bokeh:
The lens produces pleasing bokeh due to its rounded aperture blades, making it suitable for portrait and artistic photography. - Good Autofocus Performance:
While not the fastest, autofocus is generally accurate and reliable, making it suitable for most photography scenarios. - Good Image Quality Across the Frame:
Maintains sharpness even into the corners with minimal distortion and good flare resistance
Cons:
- Substandard Minimum Focus Distance:
With a minimum focus distance of 34cm and a maximum magnification of 0.10x, it lags behind competitors, limiting close-up photography capabilities. - Not Suitable for High-Speed Action:
Autofocus speed is decent but may not satisfy those needing quick, instantaneous focus, particularly for fast-moving subjects or sports. - Vignetting:
There is noticeable vignetting, particularly at wide apertures, which may require correction in post-processing for optimal results. - Presence of Fringing:
Although the APO design minimizes chromatic aberrations, some minor fringing can still be observed, particularly in high-contrast situations.
Viltrox EVO 55mm F1.8 Z-Mount Review | A Cheaper S-Line Alternative?
Dustin Abbott
Viltrox EVO 55mm F1.8 APO Z Review - DustinAbbott.net
Photographer Dustin Abbott shares an in-depth review of the Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras.
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AI SUMMARY: The Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO is a compact, APO-design 55mm that delivers exceptional sharpness, contrast, and chromatic-aberration control—matching or beating much more expensive rivals while remaining significantly cheaper. It pairs a high-quality optical formula with a robust mid-tier build, useful physical controls (aperture ring with click/declick, AF/MF switch, custom button) and reliable autofocus for both stills and video. Compared with the Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S and Sony 55mm F1.8, the EVO is smaller, lighter, more feature-rich, and often sharper in the corners, making it an outstanding value. The main practical trade-offs are its relatively weak close-focus/magnification and some vignetting, but otherwise it’s a highly compelling 50mm-class option.
Strengths:
- Outstanding center-to-corner sharpness and contrast for the price, with APO-level fringing control
- Compact, lightweight design and premium-feeling finish for a mid-tier lens
- Rich feature set (aperture ring with click/declick, AF/MF switch, custom button, USB-C firmware)
- Reliable AF performance for stills and smooth, usable AF for video
- Very aggressive price-to-performance ratio versus first‑party alternatives
- Noticeable vignetting that often requires correction in post
- Are Viltrox and Nikon going to continue to play nice in the future?
Pros:
- APO optical design with strong control of longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration
- Excellent center and midframe sharpness even wide open at F1.8
- Very good corner performance for the class; peaks by F2.8–F4
- High overall contrast and microcontrast, delivering punchy images on high‑MP bodies
- Minimal distortion — none worth correcting in most shots
- Pleasant, well‑behaved bokeh with no onion/ringing artifacts and smooth specular highlights
- Robust MTF performance that rivals or beats much more expensive 50–55mm primes
- Compact, lightweight footprint that balances well on small and large mirrorless bodies
- Quality finish and build materials that feel premium for the price point
- Useful physical controls: dedicated aperture ring (click/declick), AF/MF switch, custom/Fn button
- USB‑C port for on‑lens firmware updates—no dock required
- Quiet, competent STM autofocus adequate for stills and smooth enough for many video uses
- Good flare resistance and improved coatings versus older Viltrox models
- Shared filter thread and common form factor across EVO 35/55/85 for system convenience
- Very aggressive price-to-performance ratio; substantial savings vs. first‑party alternatives
Cons:
- Noticeable vignetting at wide apertures that typically needs correction in post
- STM focus motor is not as quiet or as fast as HyperVCM/BLS systems—light whirring audible up close
- Slight mechanical noise from the manual focus ring on my copy (may vary between units)
Μ' αυτά και μ' αυτά, όταν προκύψει κι ένα οικονομικό travel zoom μαζεμένο κι ελαφρύ, θα μας βάλουν στο τριπάκι του FF οι Κινέζοι... 
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB 'N' (Non-Screen Version) lens review
Christopher Frost
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- 9 March 2017
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Το διλημμα τωρα ειναι ο 35mm 1.8 EVO στα 390 ευρώ ή ο 35mm 1.2 LAB στα 740 ευρώ?Viltrox EVO 35mm F1.8 II APO Review | A Compact Dream Lens?
Dustin Abbott
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II EVO E-Mount Review - DustinAbbott.net
Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a review of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II FE from the their EVO series for full frame mirrorless.
AI SUMMARY: The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II EVO lens offers a competitive price point while delivering impressive features and performance, appealing particularly to photographers looking for a compact and high-quality prime lens. Positioned in the EVO series, it’s lighter and less expensive than Sony and Nikon alternatives, while providing a robust handling experience and user-friendly aperture control. Unique to this lens is its Apochromatic designation, which enhances optical performance typically reserved for more premium lenses. Despite some drawbacks, such as a substandard minimum focus distance, the overall value and image quality make the EVO 35mm F1.8 an attractive option for many photographers.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio, significantly undercutting competitors while exceeding them in features and performance.
- Compact, lightweight design with solid build quality and user-friendly aperture control.
- Impressive image quality with sharpness, contrast, and good handling of optical issues.
- Apochromatic design enhances optical performance.
- Substandard minimum focus distance (34cm) and maximum magnification (0.10x) compared to competitors.
- Autofocus not as fast as higher-end models, which might not be ideal for high-speed sports photography.
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Pros:
- Competitive Pricing:
Priced at $395, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 II EVO significantly undercuts similar lenses from Sony and Nikon, which are priced over $800, providing great value.- Apochromatic Design:
The APO designation enhances optical quality by minimizing chromatic aberrations, making it comparable to premium lenses at a fraction of the price.- Lightweight and Compact:
At just 330g and 76mm long, the lens is easy to carry and handle, appealing to photographers who prioritize portability.- High-Quality Build:
The lens exhibits excellent build quality with an upscale finish, offering a premium feel despite being made of engineered plastics.- User-Friendly Features:
- Aperture Control: Offers a click or de-click option on the aperture ring, allowing for smooth adjustments tailored to user preference.
- USB-C Port: Facilitates easy firmware updates directly through the lens, eliminating the need for additional equipment.
- Impressive Optical Performance:
Real-world sharpness and contrast are exceptional, even at wide apertures like F1.8, making it suitable for a variety of shooting conditions.- Excellent Bokeh:
The lens produces pleasing bokeh due to its rounded aperture blades, making it suitable for portrait and artistic photography.- Good Autofocus Performance:
While not the fastest, autofocus is generally accurate and reliable, making it suitable for most photography scenarios.- Good Image Quality Across the Frame:
Maintains sharpness even into the corners with minimal distortion and good flare resistance
Cons:
- Substandard Minimum Focus Distance:
With a minimum focus distance of 34cm and a maximum magnification of 0.10x, it lags behind competitors, limiting close-up photography capabilities.- Not Suitable for High-Speed Action:
Autofocus speed is decent but may not satisfy those needing quick, instantaneous focus, particularly for fast-moving subjects or sports.- Vignetting:
There is noticeable vignetting, particularly at wide apertures, which may require correction in post-processing for optimal results.- Presence of Fringing:
Although the APO design minimizes chromatic aberrations, some minor fringing can still be observed, particularly in high-contrast situations.
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- 9 March 2017
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μάλλον ο νεος 35mm 1.8 EVO αποχρωματικός. Είδα ότι έχει μηδενική παραμόρφωση και απειροελάχιστη χρωματική εκτροπή + υψηλή οξύτητα εννοείται
Viltrox's Refined AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB N Lens Ditches the Display
The same lens with a new design.
Να αναφέρουμε ότι είναι ίδιος οπτικά, μόνο οι δύο λεπτομέρειες άλλαξαν.
Viltrox's Refined AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB N Lens Ditches the Display
The same lens with a new design.petapixel.com
Προσωπικά με αρέσουν οι LCD πάνω στο φακό, αν και στη δική μου χρήση μόνο μια χρήση έχουν.
Στο Nikkor 105MC macro όταν είσαι σε macro σε χαμηλό τρίποδο, εκεί έχει διαφορά στο πόσο βολικά βλέπεις magnification ratio.
Είναι όντως ευάλωτο σημείο, αλλά από την άλλη εφόσον ο φακός δεν είναι 100% manual και μηχανικός, κάποτε ή το κύκλωμα ή τα σέρβο του AF θα τα φτύσουν και θα μείνεις με ένα βαρύδι....
