Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 lens review

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2024

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  • @larvenfritson
    @larvenfritson Рік тому +68

    I'm not a wide angle enthusiast, but I do use them occationally. Just not willing to spend a lot of money on one. This is precisely what I have been waiting for.

  • @myblujl7503
    @myblujl7503 Рік тому +77

    Viltrox killing it again.

  • @OmarSpence
    @OmarSpence Рік тому +73

    Making the E mount open was a winning strategy by Sony. Lots of variety.

    • @HighlyAkicktive
      @HighlyAkicktive Рік тому +8

      Beta Max taught them a lesson

    • @Maktheblade
      @Maktheblade 5 місяців тому +2

      @@HighlyAkicktive Oh retro burn :)

    • @myeclecticself
      @myeclecticself 5 місяців тому +1

      That’s the reason I chose to Sony over Canon when I went full frame. They still sucked me into buying 2 Sony lenses though.

    • @Stop-All-War
      @Stop-All-War Місяць тому

      Ike. I'm considering a Sony soon..but they've got like 100 cameras 😂
      Prob an a7r or arc or a7s

  • @DustinAbbottTWI
    @DustinAbbottTWI Рік тому +23

    You didn't seem to have as much of a problem as I've seen with field curvature. I'm finding that I can get a sharp center or a sharp corner, but not at the same time. I've got to focus in the corner to get corner sharpness (at least at wide apertures). That makes me wonder if what I'm seeing is copy specific.

    • @deepakkamuz
      @deepakkamuz 8 місяців тому

      I had exactly the same issue. Either center or corners are sharp, but never both. Although, where it focuses, the sharpness is good enough even at high apertures. I compared it to my Canon RF 16mm, and the canon was a lot better in ther corner (when focusing at the center). I was surprised. Cheers.

    • @HappilySWRN
      @HappilySWRN 8 місяців тому

      Much to my disappointment my copy of the lens is like DA's where if the center is sharp the corners are never sharp. I'm going to exchange for a second copy and see if it's better. If not I will stick with my Samyang 18mm for a super light/compact wide angle.

    • @Kellard_27
      @Kellard_27 4 місяці тому

      ​@HappilySWRN any updates regarding the second copy?

  • @Ant-dx8yt
    @Ant-dx8yt Рік тому +10

    Just bought a viltrox 85mm f1.8, absolutely love the thing, glad I watched you do a review of that.

  • @marcp.1752
    @marcp.1752 Рік тому +22

    #1 FW Update is out:
    AF 20/2.8 FE V1.0.9
    1. Optimize Lens AF-S focusing stability
    Firmware Update 2023-10-31

  • @printicewhite
    @printicewhite Рік тому +3

    I would love a quick comparison between this and the tamron. Maybe include the Sony for reference as well.

  • @hellopsp180
    @hellopsp180 Рік тому +2

    LOVE the 20mm FOV its amazing

  • @konyegabor
    @konyegabor Рік тому +1

    Thanks Chris for the review, I have just preordered this lens, this will be my not only my first brand new lens but the furst that I even pre-ordered 😄

  • @II-tg7zv
    @II-tg7zv Рік тому +4

    Great review thx! How does the AF compares to the very slow and loud one of the Tamron 20mm 2.8? Could it be even used for sports photography?

  • @pizzablender
    @pizzablender Рік тому +8

    It could be an interesting lens for APS-C as well, given the price.

    • @timlong9913
      @timlong9913 Рік тому +4

      ...and also still small size.

  • @mymusicbymemusic
    @mymusicbymemusic Місяць тому

    Your review are always exemplary, and this lens deserved your treatment.

  • @Xirpzy
    @Xirpzy Рік тому +2

    I like the viltrox 85mm RF for canon. Shame we dont get more on RF.

  • @Eskey4
    @Eskey4 Рік тому +15

    Really stunning price for such performance, I thought it would be way worse

  • @stkuj
    @stkuj Рік тому +6

    What a bargain at that price! Nice to have a knock around everyday lens in the bag. Pretty amazing sharpness for a cheap wide angle wide open; then stopped down a bit - especially on your high resolution camera.

  • @deepakkamuz
    @deepakkamuz 8 місяців тому +3

    As others have mentioned, the lens might have some copy to copy variation in terms of field curvature. In other words, some of these lenses might focus sharp enough at either the center or the corners, but never both at the same time. Still, where it focuses, the image quality is good enough. It is a good lens for the price. I just wish my copy would focus the same across the board like yours. For comparison, my Canon 16 MM RF is a bit sharper and without field curvature, so the image is sharper across the board.

  • @JasonMorrisphotocinema
    @JasonMorrisphotocinema Рік тому

    Viltrox are unstoppable at the moment

  • @MotionPictureStills
    @MotionPictureStills Рік тому +2

    This is exactly what I needed

  • @streetlegends
    @streetlegends Рік тому +9

    160 for a 20mm FF emount. What a bargain. Great for gifts for the upcoming holidays

  • @LaurieHallLJH
    @LaurieHallLJH Рік тому +3

    Great review as always Christopher! Any particular reason you didn’t do a LOCA test on this one?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  Рік тому +6

      Thanks! I don't tend to test that on wide angle lenses, unless they have a brighter aperture

  • @jamesmoughan3502
    @jamesmoughan3502 Рік тому +1

    I'd like the 16mm 1.8 for aurora shots and partnering it with this sounds great for travel.

    • @MysterDaftGame
      @MysterDaftGame Рік тому

      I have the Viltrox 16 1.8. It's a great piece of gear !

  • @walkthroughsky
    @walkthroughsky Рік тому +1

    Great review! Do you know how the image quality of this lens compares to the Viltrox 20mm f1.8 manual lens and the Sony G 20mm f1.8?

  • @steventhomas231
    @steventhomas231 Рік тому +1

    Lovely. I will definitely be getting this at some point. Just gives you that something a bit different to a standard zoom range. I love primes!

  • @melih2908
    @melih2908 11 місяців тому +5

    Which would you prefer, Tamron 20mm, Viltrox 20mm or Samyang 18mm?

  • @harveylouis445
    @harveylouis445 10 місяців тому +2

    I notice that some of your reviews are tested on both full-frame and APS-C. But not for this lens. Do you still own the Sony A5100 that you have used in older reviews?

  • @ixorasige26
    @ixorasige26 Рік тому

    just order it.a7iii, a6300,nex vg 30 and zv e10 going to smile, cause with tamron f2.8 don t.Time will eventually reveals the ease of use . Excellent work as always

  • @joeaddison
    @joeaddison Рік тому +1

    Quite impressive! And I thought the Tamron was great value! If still choose the Tamron because I've seen the 20mm go on sale at 200usd occasionally and the extra 50-60 buckaronies is worth it in my opinion. Thanks Chris!

  • @petergunndetective
    @petergunndetective Рік тому

    Might be fun as a way to try out the goals length. Maybe a good pickup for the Z8.

  • @alexokanenas7456
    @alexokanenas7456 Рік тому +5

    Viltrox 20mm or samyang 18mm or tamron 20mm with the 1:2 macro? Hard choice

    • @martin9410
      @martin9410 Рік тому +1

      I went for the Tamron...better contrast and color and close up images, just not as good AF. I did have the sayang 18mm...not a bad lens and fairly good AF.

  • @Vendetta725
    @Vendetta725 11 місяців тому

    @Christopher Frost I'm getting this when released for the Z mount this year, instead of your, newly, reviewed Nikon Z DX 24mm f1.7 ☺️

  • @arsulaksono881
    @arsulaksono881 9 місяців тому

    Will be great for street photography. I usually put voigtlander 15mm on sony apsc to get 22mm.. It works fantastic

  • @princeharbinger
    @princeharbinger Рік тому +1

    It's not too bad of a lens. I like the shot you took at 6:58. The price is really good. I wonder if we'll see a pro series 20mm in the future.

  • @chris42069
    @chris42069 8 місяців тому

    One of the best value lenses of all time!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

  • @Al.j.Vasquez
    @Al.j.Vasquez Рік тому +2

    Captain America getting up for the 9th time on a fight.
    Chris Frost testing 20mm lenses:
    I can do this all day

  • @darrellbutler6179
    @darrellbutler6179 2 місяці тому

    Was that Cenarth Falls I saw there.

  • @АлександрЗверев-г6с

    Good lens

  • @DavidMaloneyProductions
    @DavidMaloneyProductions 4 місяці тому

    Hey Chris, great video! How do you think this compares to the Sony 20mm F2.8 Pancake lens? I want a compact lens for travel and im torn between this and that pancake.

  • @medveavatar
    @medveavatar Рік тому +3

    I wonder how this lens would do astrophotography, seems like a very beginner and budget friendly lens for entry level astro and landscape photography.

    • @princeharbinger
      @princeharbinger Рік тому +1

      It won't perform too well wide open, but if you have a star tracker and stop it down a bit, you should get good results. For landscape F/11 and you should be gold.

    • @troyhowling2497
      @troyhowling2497 Рік тому

      @@princeharbinger Did you watch the video?? 🤣🤣

    • @princeharbinger
      @princeharbinger Рік тому

      @@troyhowling2497 I did. I also read Bastians' review about the lens.

    • @krustychannel6786
      @krustychannel6786 9 місяців тому +1

      Who is bastian? ​@@princeharbinger

  • @eszkg
    @eszkg 6 місяців тому

    So helpful! Thank you!

  • @PrimalShutter
    @PrimalShutter 10 місяців тому +1

    Reminds me of the panasonic 9mm 1.7, amazing for this price, looks like an obligate low budget buy along with a kit lens :)

  • @martin9410
    @martin9410 Рік тому +2

    I actually like the Tamron for about the same price...the contrast and color is better and also better close up images.

  • @ivanthhefolf
    @ivanthhefolf 7 місяців тому

    I justjust ordered one I hope I like it. My plan is to use it for my alpha a7i iv on a gimbal for video

  • @molybdnum
    @molybdnum Рік тому +2

    Seems like manufacturers really cracked some kind of design secret in the past 5 years that allowed for a huge string of compact and affordable 18-24mm 1.8-2.8 lenses - was it just in-camera digital corrections?

    • @cn_velocity3674
      @cn_velocity3674 Рік тому +2

      I guess the shorter flange distance also makes manufacturers easier to design wide lenses

  • @incorporeal3793
    @incorporeal3793 Рік тому +1

    As someone who doesn't have a big budget for gear, that's a winner.

    • @vocvoc9895
      @vocvoc9895 Рік тому +1

      I use Sony now but planning to buy Nikon zf or z7-3 in the future. I will buy mostly Sony f mount lens because there are adapters that can fit sony mount lens to Z bodies, but not the other way around. AF speed is good enough.

  • @midou9260
    @midou9260 Рік тому +2

    How does it compare to Samyang 18mm f2.8?

  • @jean-charles9931
    @jean-charles9931 Рік тому +7

    Excellent news. For Z mount, we get the best 20 mm in the market from Nikon, or this Viltrox that will neither break our back nor our wallet. I may consider purchasing an used Z6 just for it.

    • @TasteofTaboo
      @TasteofTaboo Рік тому

      this viltrox is a dream for use on a gimbal with a nikon

  • @robin9339
    @robin9339 Рік тому

    this lens is where nikon Z mount is missing and need the most. but the release for sony FE mount first 😮‍💨.

  • @striderwhiston9897
    @striderwhiston9897 Рік тому +1

    Why is stills mode AF in sony cameras so slow? Seems odd to a nikon user

    • @JeanV1986
      @JeanV1986 Рік тому

      Well, it's not. But it's a camera you use in C-AF usually.

  • @HJN67
    @HJN67 Рік тому

    I can't figure out if the frase that the autofocus motor makes an "almost silence, woring sound" is good or bad.

  • @jonbarnard7186
    @jonbarnard7186 10 місяців тому +1

    I wish Viltrox had put a gasket on the mount and charged me a bit more. I don't get why all lenses don't have a gasket. It can't be that expensive to add to a mount. Even if there are no internal seals, it would keep water out of your body if you got your camera wet. I'm pretty sure I'll end up buying this lens just for its size. I'll just shoot it stopped down.

  • @marcp.1752
    @marcp.1752 Рік тому

    It's safe to say, this new Viltrox 20/2.8 FE for 149 EUR it *is* a very good deal, google for the promo deal inside germany via Rollei. Even an old A7 original is quite sufficent for this lens. It's no G Master IQ, for sure, but the 20mm focal length is very handy, and the lens is only a big bigger into size, than the bargain Samyang 35mm F2.8 FE, which i do own since early 2018.

  • @tourinojacks5844
    @tourinojacks5844 9 місяців тому

    Love this review, my friend! I will have to buy this one in the morning. Looks like a great baRgain! I was looking for a nice 20mm f/1.4, however this will be my choice due to its great image quality and price. 💯💪🕺

  • @BerndStapf
    @BerndStapf Рік тому

    Where can one find information regarding when the mentioned Nikkon-version will be released?

  • @Sturhm
    @Sturhm 11 місяців тому

    What would you choose between this and the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 ?

  • @jobanski
    @jobanski Рік тому

    My favorite part of Viltrox lenses is the hood “snap”.

  • @cyberpsychologia
    @cyberpsychologia 9 місяців тому

    Which is better for landscape photography: samyang 24 f1.8 or viltrox 20 f2.8?

  • @carimannola
    @carimannola Рік тому

    Can we have sony 50mm f2.8 macro pls?

  • @hjones451
    @hjones451 18 днів тому

    £140 on Amazon UK today - A great buy hopefully as I don't own any wide angle primes.

  • @HR-wd6cw
    @HR-wd6cw 10 місяців тому

    For $160 this looks to be a killer lens compared to the more expensive alternatives including OEM options. I mean it may not be perfect (no lens is) but for $160 you certainly are getting a lot for your money and nobody would really be able to tell probably other than you are losing roughly 1.3 stops compared to most competitors 1.8 versions, but still the price makes it very hard to beat.

  • @kevinloy6435
    @kevinloy6435 10 місяців тому

    CS Lewis 'The Four Loves' 😍

  • @simmo303
    @simmo303 4 місяці тому

    As soon as you get the box you can tell quality. I can only assume that Viltrox is selling at a loss to establish a reputation before raising prices.

  • @ramonrichardson730
    @ramonrichardson730 Рік тому

    Is there a difference between a 50mm mirrorless lens and a 50mm DSLR lens with an adapter on a mirrorless camera? For example Nikon z6 + 50mm Z mount lens vs Nikon z6 +FTZ + 50mm f mount lens.

    • @mediaflmcreation
      @mediaflmcreation 9 місяців тому

      There's a BIG difference from 50mm on a mirrorless to DSLR 50 on a DSLR is like 70mm. The difference alone should tell you to get the Viltrox 20mm for your mirrorless and use super 35 you get a bit over 30mm. Just get the lens for the price for your mirrorless.

  • @Stop-All-War
    @Stop-All-War Місяць тому

    Yes BUT id love it with an Aperture Ring..for the cost though, cannot have it all.

  • @shawnfoodfever
    @shawnfoodfever 7 місяців тому

    thanks for great sharing

  • @viking1au
    @viking1au 7 місяців тому

    Canon EF Mount in this would be good.

  • @HighlyAkicktive
    @HighlyAkicktive Рік тому +2

    I've seen lenses 3 times the price with much worse performance. This is almost a must cop

  • @hozo101
    @hozo101 11 місяців тому

    Christopher, which is sharper the Tamron 20mm or the Viltrox 20mm?🤔

    • @GarryFPV
      @GarryFPV 8 місяців тому +1

      the tamron

  • @PsychonautTV
    @PsychonautTV Рік тому +1

    FINALLY!! A BUDGET OPTION FOR VLOGGERS THAT'S CHEAPER THAN THE TAMRON 20MM
    I'm putting an order for this. There's almost no reason to buy the Tamron now.

    • @santimercadal
      @santimercadal 11 місяців тому

      Have you tried this lens in vlogs? I am looking for a wide lens for vlogging and this sound pretty good especially for the price. I am between this or the tamron 20mm

  • @mycol525
    @mycol525 Рік тому

    i have the kit lens nikkor z 24mm-50mm. will this new viltrox 20mm f2.8 surpass the 24mm F4 of the nikkor kit lens in terms of overall IQ?

    • @kjltube
      @kjltube 10 місяців тому

      I should supplement it as it’s wider (obviously), looks to be around the same size, and shares the same filter size of 52mm.

  • @nk-oi3oo
    @nk-oi3oo 4 місяці тому

    Will it be good with a7CR 61 megapixel?

  • @meho9668
    @meho9668 Рік тому +1

    My no 1 on ultrawide lens has always been sth like tokina 17mm f3.5. The closest so far was samyang 18 f2.8. But waiting fo canon to wake up. These sony mount lenses and the reviews are just killing me😂

    • @zegzbrutal
      @zegzbrutal Рік тому

      Canon has RF16 RF28... They are surprisingly not too much of a concern when comes to cheap WA primes

    • @meho9668
      @meho9668 Рік тому

      @@zegzbrutal yes but 16 is full of compromises, which can not be said for these viltrox and samyang offerings.

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone Рік тому

    How does this compare to the Samyang 18mm f/2.8? - my biggest gripes with it are bad quality control (every lens has different performance), fragile construction and colours look a bit off. I'm hoping the Viltrox is better?

    • @harveylouis445
      @harveylouis445 10 місяців тому

      Phillip Reeve does a comparison.

  • @craigcarlson4022
    @craigcarlson4022 10 місяців тому

    Wow, this is unbelievable performance for the money! Will be a great alternative to Nikon’s very pricey (but great) 20mm f1.8, if one doesn’t need a wide aperture.

  • @mtrezaie
    @mtrezaie Рік тому

    Is it so much worse than Samyang 18mm f2.8 for Astrophotography on cheap? I see in the reviews, this lens shows more Coma.

  • @vncgallery3034
    @vncgallery3034 Рік тому

    Compatible with Fuji X ?

  • @GunnGunn10
    @GunnGunn10 11 місяців тому

    Is the image quality as good when used on an apsc camera?

    • @harveylouis445
      @harveylouis445 10 місяців тому +1

      Vignetting will be less of a problem on APS-C. Distortion may still be an issue due to the mustache pattern.

  • @Oztubee
    @Oztubee 5 місяців тому

    How does it perform on APSC?

    • @simmo303
      @simmo303 4 місяці тому

      Like a 30mm or 32mm.

  • @JaySilva88
    @JaySilva88 Рік тому +1

    This lens performance sounds too good to be true at that price. Sharp even wide open, low price, metal mount: perfect!

  • @bobbullethalf
    @bobbullethalf 10 місяців тому +3

    This lens with the software available to denoise and clean up images, why would you drop hundreds of dollars on more expensive lenses?

  • @nature_guy
    @nature_guy Рік тому

    No Canon mount?

    • @victorlim5077
      @victorlim5077 Рік тому

      No. Only Sony E, Nikon Z and Fuji X mounts.

    • @jacuswoczega9180
      @jacuswoczega9180 2 місяці тому

      Viltrox 85mm / RF have been killd by Canon lawyers

  • @dealonsovideo
    @dealonsovideo Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤ I need one

  • @KurtisPape
    @KurtisPape Рік тому +2

    Great lens for landscapes, shoot a F8 all the time and you will have perfect results

  • @ProEditingLooks
    @ProEditingLooks Рік тому

    Osm❤️

  • @NavrajRajLostSouls
    @NavrajRajLostSouls Рік тому +1

    At this price, i feel cheated buying sony 20mm. Quality is acceptable..
    I hardly use this much wide so spending on sony is hard.

  • @jan-martinulvag1962
    @jan-martinulvag1962 Рік тому +1

    no other than 2.8 in the middle shown.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  Рік тому +1

      As I said in that segment, the middle becomes perfectly sharp at f/4, and from then on, logically, it will only soften with diffraction

  • @krishnavandewalle9459
    @krishnavandewalle9459 Рік тому

    Makes me sad seeing all these cool lenses as a canon user

  • @keystonebrotherb
    @keystonebrotherb 11 місяців тому +1

    I spent $800 on the Sony.🤷

  • @JLEOY
    @JLEOY Рік тому

    i hope Viltrox join the L mount

  • @idkanymore3382
    @idkanymore3382 Рік тому

    2.8 is too dark for me

    • @harveylouis445
      @harveylouis445 10 місяців тому

      Apparently, you don't shoot landscapes.

    • @idkanymore3382
      @idkanymore3382 10 місяців тому

      @@harveylouis445 I carry 1.2/1.4s only. I spend good money on good lenses

  • @DDenDeeen
    @DDenDeeen Рік тому

    good lens