• 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Forums > Back > next OL lens test - Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
#1
Wow ...
https://www.opticallimits.com/sonyalphaff/1171-viltrox16f18
Chief Editor - opticallimits.com

Doing all things Canon, MFT, Sony and Fuji
  Reply
#2
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
  Reply
#3
Klaus, thank you for reviewing this lens so soon after release. It looked promising but I didn't expect OL Highly Recommend badge.
  Reply
#4
I was also pleasantly surprised.
Chief Editor - opticallimits.com

Doing all things Canon, MFT, Sony and Fuji
  Reply
#5
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)
  Reply
#6
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 ...
Chief Editor - opticallimits.com

Doing all things Canon, MFT, Sony and Fuji
  Reply
#7
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.
  Reply
#8
(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....
  Reply
#9
I like to have fast stuff for night shooting (but not astrophotography), that's why I have the 24 / 45 / 85. Smile
  Reply
#10
Quite a steal for what would normally be an exotic lens with all the bells and whistles ...... remarkable!
  Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)