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Forums > Back > next OL lens test - Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
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06-21-2023, 11:17 AM
Wow ...
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06-21-2023, 02:37 PM
I was reading... and reading... and waiting... and waiting for a gotcha. And walked away unsatisfied. Smile
Well, when it comes out in Z mount, I'll probably bite the bullet. Time to start selling off some of the EF-mount exotics I have anyway. Smile
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06-22-2023, 04:34 AM
Klaus, thank you for reviewing this lens so soon after release. It looked promising but I didn't expect OL Highly Recommend badge.
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06-22-2023, 07:54 AM
I was also pleasantly surprised.
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06-22-2023, 02:40 PM
Can we now say that Viltrox is actually in the big leagues of the 3rd parties, right after Sigma, Tamron and Samyang? (while Tokina has fallen by the wayside)
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06-22-2023, 11:53 PM (This post was last modified: 06-22-2023, 11:58 PM by Klaus.)
I think they are in the Samyang league now, yes.

The question mark is probably service quality if something happens after a few years. But then, the service quality of the OEMs is often very questionable as well unless we are talking about pro gear. I suppose that a strong dealership is a good idea - if something like this still exists today. Unfortunately, many dealerships have deteriorated to fire-and-forget sales these days.

Regarding the Viltrox - it'll also be available in Z mount soon. It's not the first time in Z-mount, either. Their 85mm f/1.8 is also available in Canon R-mount. Quite interesting ...
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07-08-2023, 08:50 AM
I've reread the review, and then the one from PhilipReeve.net... damn, maybe one day I'll buy it, though that'd be betraying my faithful 16-35/4. Smile
I also noted that they praised the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 lens. Maybe someday, too, because my Sigma 14mm looks really bad on FF anyway; no surprise there.
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07-08-2023, 12:00 PM
(07-08-2023, 08:50 AM)Rover Wrote: I've reread the review, and then the one from PhilipReeve.net... damn, maybe one day I'll buy it, though that'd be betraying my faithful 16-35/4. Smile
I also noted that they praised the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 lens. Maybe someday, too, because my Sigma 14mm looks really bad on FF anyway; no surprise there.

Frankly, if you don't do astrophotography 16-35 \f4IS should easily fulfill all your needs....
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07-08-2023, 12:33 PM
I like to have fast stuff for night shooting (but not astrophotography), that's why I have the 24 / 45 / 85. Smile
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07-10-2023, 04:10 AM
Quite a steal for what would normally be an exotic lens with all the bells and whistles ...... remarkable!
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