Viltrox 23mm F1.4 ($329) vs Fujinon XF 23mm F1.4 R ($749) Fujifilm X-T4 w/ @arinicholle

[@tommyhome5216]

i think most of people would be a little afraid to say viltrox is a very good lens because of the price range. but for me i can say out loud viltrox is the winner, budget or no budget.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your insights 🙏😊

[@borispradel1037]

Great comparison. Thank you very much!. I just bought the Viltrox second hand in mint condition for around 200 and I think it's good enough for a hobbyist, especially if you stop it down to F2 or F2.8

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much for watching 😊🙏🙏

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

Just finished a shoot using all viltrox 23,33,56 and I absolutely love how easy they flair. Really allowed me to get a fun variety of shots :) . Thanks for the great video

[@caliallstaring]

Awesome 😄🙌☀️

[@Jeff-ev5yg]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this lenses! Your job is so good!

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much 😊

[@parmanduke]

For most of the pictures I couldn't tell the difference. The Fuji might have a tiny bit and I mean TINY bit better bokeh. Viltrox does an amazing job overall. I'd have to question that price difference. Their 85mm is no slouch either.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your insights 😊🙏 yes, over 400 dollars difference.

[@aet96]

Very nice! Yes, more videos with the viltrox lenses!

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much 😊 I will have more coming up.

[@ChimaChindaDev]

I’d have the Fuji because of the better image fidelity/micro contrast, marginally better bokeh and I just love the design of the lens a lot more than the Viltrox.
Also I own the Fuji 23.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and decisions 😊🙏

[@Nessunego]

You can clearly see (even with the compression algorithm of TH-cam) how much more detail the Fujifilm keeps in the shadows compared to the Viltrox, which is really too contrasty, with deeper detail less shadows.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your observations 😊🙏

[@Tehsniiikiiininjaa]

I hoped the Viltrox would be better than it is, since its so much cheaper. But seeing the difference i'm convinced the Fuji is the lens to get. The Viltrox f/1.4 looks more like competition to the Fuji f/2, would love to see a comparison between those two.

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you 😊 I will have video on the F2 later 😊

[@anno1383]

Plz compare viltrox 56 1.4 and fuji 56 1.2
i really want to see the result hopefully

[@caliallstaring]

I have that video already, check out this link: th-cam.com/video/sZsTEos2plE/w-d-xo.html

[@caliallstaring]

And this video as well: th-cam.com/video/INJ2XG3lU9c/w-d-xo.html

[@anno1383]

sorry !
i didn't see it . thank you😍

[@caliallstaring]

@@anno1383 no problem :)

[@BenjaminKanarek]

The Viltrox has more contrast but more CA. I also think that the Viltrox 23 is slightly better than the Viltrox 33 in rendering the subject. I own all 4 Viltrox lenses for Fujifilm and all of the Fujifilm fast aperture comparable lenses.

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts:)

[@wh0tube]

Why? 😁

[@mattstolzman]

Besides the 85, which is your favourite? 23, 33 or 56…?

[@apamacam4838]

Thanks xing. I was searching for this comparison video of yours just last night. And here u are, uploaded this video doing the comparison(no wonder i couldnt find it last night)😂. It was as if u've read my mine..haha.

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much 😆🙏

[@iddeegee]

I prefer Viltrox, it has better skintones and more natural contrast (too dark) + better WB (as a fuji owner)

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊🙏

[@bioskopmini_yt]

How could you record a video while takin a picture?

[@caliallstaring]

Here is my video on that: th-cam.com/video/O3QtzhG6iag/w-d-xo.html

[@caliallstaring]

Here is the recorder: amzn.to/3wMWmPQ

[@ThirapatEkbundit]

thank you for sharing! Really helps a lot

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for watching and support 😊🙏

[@christianraab2666]

Very nice comparison work! I think the Fujinon beats the Viltrox on lens falre, chromatic aberation and micro contrast. Considering the price difference the Viltrox lens is clearly a good option for the budget minded shooter. For me personally the the lens flare of the Viltrox is a bit too much, with the rest I could live. Great work!

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks so much:) good points 👍🏼

[@Koocss]

Great comparison!
I was a little disappointed with viltrox. It looks like they have different apertures, although both are 1.4. Would love to see a comparison at night, thanks!

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@marvinramsey1853]

Loved this comparison. Would either of these be good for low light like a party??? Thanks again.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks 😊 yes, should be good for low light party, make sure to shoot at wide open 1.4 to attract maximum light into the sensor.

[@xyphoto]

Thanks for the nice comparison. Not sure whether you moved slightly after switching lenses. I noticed some differences in the framing----as if the Fuji has a bit narrower angle of view than the Viltrox, which also explains the slightly more blurry background.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks, I was trying to maintain the same framing and angle, sometimes, it might have one or two step differences.

[@dougdavies1089]

Excellent really enjoyed the comparison of both lenses thank you Be interesting to see how good the new Fuji 23mm 1.4 will be

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much 😊 I preordered the new 23mm F1.4, it will come next month.

[@dougdavies1089]

@@caliallstaring Look forward to it

[@ye9514]

Loved the video, thanks!

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@viewfindermedia3188]

I’m not a fan of the flare I hope they make a pro series 23 mm and smaller

[@caliallstaring]

Ok 😊👌🏼

[@theinwin7280]

Viltrox 56mm f1.4 & 85mm f1.8 , which one is better for Portrait & Pre_Wedding shooting?
By the Way, is viltrox 23mm f1.4 good for wedding shoot?

[@caliallstaring]

Viltrox 23mm is good for group photos and tight space. Viltrox 56 is more versatile and you don’t need a lot of space to work with.

[@imCOOLtv]

Im confused!! Viltrox 23mm 1.4 or 33mm 1.4 😱 what should i buy?

[@caliallstaring]

If you shoot more in tight space, go for 23mm F1.4

[@imCOOLtv]

@@caliallstaring thank you Sir @Xing Liu,

[@kylecouture1917]

Id really like to see how the viltrox 23 1.4 compares to the 33 1.4.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@angeloop]

Nice comparison! I'd love to see how Fuji system (with viltrox or fuji 23mm) compares to Sony FF with 35mm 1.8 (Sony or Samyang/Rokinon)

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks 😊 I currently don’t have 35mm F1.8, I will mark it down later.

[@ekijuanda6561]

Are you personally like the viltrox?,i already have the xf 35mm so i considering the viltrox for the 23mm

[@caliallstaring]

The Viltrox 23mm is pretty good and sharp to me :) especially for that price point, very nice quality to price ratio 😊👌🏼

[@HypertronicTeddy]

hi im thinking of getting either the 33 or 23mm f1.4. which do you think would a better choice to pair with my 18mmf2 fuji lens?

[@caliallstaring]

Hi, since you have 18mm, going for 33mm will be better 😊

[@nadperona]

are they on par on focusing speed?

[@caliallstaring]

Hi, the focusing slightly slower, but the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro improved on the focusing speed 😊 viltroxstore.com/products/viltrox-af-27mm-f-1-2-pro-xf-mount?ref=_g07zkgl2ceYcM

[@awaisamuel3642]

Please can you drop some of your shots for us to compare, esp these shots 🤩

[@israrhussainaquarius]

Hi 👋, is it worth buying old xf23mm f1.4 R over new viltrox 23mm f1.4. Thanks

[@caliallstaring]

Yeah, Viltrox has more chromatic aberration

[@israrhussainaquarius]

@@caliallstaring thanks for reply , could you please tell me continue autofocus better performer for video

[@caliallstaring]

@@israrhussainaquarius in this case, fuji native is better. but for the 75mm F1.2 viltrox, it improved a lot.

[@animaxxx4429]

is there a video sharpness difference between them ? A review on TH-cam mentioned that Fuji 23 f2 is soft in video compared to Viltrox which is same price ($400) . Also how bad is flare in your opinion. Test seem to have pretty bad flare on viltrox.

[@caliallstaring]

Viltrox has more flare against the sun. 23 F2 is soft wide open at close distance. The Viltrox is sharper at wide open.

[@animaxxx4429]

@@caliallstaring Thanks , please make a video on Fuji kit lens 15-45 vs 18-55 as although they are kit but vary on price. 😄 I want to buy a zoom alongside this viltrox 23. 🙏🏻

[@oreficeriacopetti5553]

hello,dici che va bene anche x i video,il viltrox? grazie.

[@kevinsim1514]

Hey Xing Liu, have you heard of the Tokina 23mm? Hoping you could check out this lens.

[@caliallstaring]

Hi, I haven’t checked out that lens yet. I will mark it down.

[@kevinsim1514]

@@caliallstaring 感谢您 🙏🏼！

[@NatanRobles]

Xing Liu nice video !!!!!!

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much for the support 😊🙏🙏🙏

[@marcinpietrzak1824]

Good job mate. thx for help.

[@caliallstaring]

No problem:) thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@Mulokaj]

Hello, I bought the 23mm 1.4 fujinon but mine is so load while focussing. Do you had the same exp or is mine broken?

[@caliallstaring]

Hi, the focusing shouldn’t be too slow.

[@CK-ox2br]

Fujinon look wilder even the same 23mm?

[@caliallstaring]

Might be a little bit, or viltrox looked tighter in general

[@javieroargubi]

FUJI lens have more micro contrast? but for the price, viltrox is such a good lens

[@caliallstaring]

Yes, 400 cheaper, depending on each person’s needs 😊👌🏼

[@allahrahmanrahimdir9376]

Thanks videos but Why arent any compare footage 2 lens . You havent your gallery. Can you make?i think usually most important think footage speed .photos like same

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks, this video is more focusing on images only. I will mark it down foe video on each.

[@allahrahmanrahimdir9376]

@@caliallstaring all video taking fuji 23 mm.i mean footage. Because photo like same . There arent big diffarence. I will buy wiltrox or fuji footage qualty.

[@GDarJuanJr]

Value for money goes to viltrox. That difference in quality isn’t justified given the price gap

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your insights 😊🙏

[@jmrtb]

Hi, what film simulation are you using here?

[@caliallstaring]

Provia standard.

[@71co0k]

Whatever the difference, it isn’t worth a $500 cost difference.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your insights 😊🙏

[@DanceDeepDas]

Best channel in You tube...

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you 😊

[@Billysykez]

I am getting so much chromatic abberation plus the quality of the images are not that good

[@sugengriyanto8710]

please review tokina 23mm & 33mm for X mount

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for suggestions, I will mark it down 😊🙏

[@jandrenthen5964]

good comparison, are the smal differences worth the price ? I think yes!! certainly. thanks.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for watching and support 😊🙏

[@neozhu7320]

Nice model 😍

[@kamysmith79]

Waiting

[@caliallstaring]

😊🙏🙏

[@florinalinbeudean]

to me seems like fuji comes always better and the viltrox is either a touch wider, or the out of focus backdground is less blurry for some reasone. price difference is big, but the quality is on point with fuji 🤔

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊🙏

[@florinalinbeudean]

@@caliallstaring your content is great and I am documenting myself for future investments in Fiji lenses. Although we have cheaper alternatives now, it seems to me that Fuji offers better options for the price they ask.

[@caliallstaring]

@@florinalinbeudean yes, fujinon glasses are still very solid quality 😊👌🏼

[@flino3117]

All shots in Automatic Mode.

[@twuuwttwu]

it's called aperture priority. Are you one of those manuel mode snob?

[@flino3117]

@@twuuwttwu No, but for a correct comparison it is necessary to use the same settings. 1/4000 exposes the image darker than 1/250.

[@agaaugust7276]

Viltrox vs xf23/2 pleas!

[@caliallstaring]

I will mark it down :)

[@Gandalf968]

Why are Fujifilm lenses always less contrasting? Thanks for sharing this btw ❤

[@caliallstaring]

Because this XF 23mm is an older lens and old structure inside. The new F2 lenses are having more contrast.

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you 😊

[@LovEyOUinSilEncE]

I want to ask for autofocus speed between two lens?
Xf 23 shutter speed slow a little while same aperture and ISO?

[@caliallstaring]

I think the speed is pretty close, I didn’t see a huge difference between those two 😊

[@널구리-b4k]

Viltrox show flare effect.

[@caliallstaring]

Yes

[@vakodarispanashvili]

+1 subscriber! 💖

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you 😊

[@suertedeti6404]

Viltrox es más cinematográfico. Menos realista. Mas natural. Se ve el aire en las fotos.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@mrquan5587]

Đẹp quá ạ

[@bluemesa5341]

Is it me or does she look like Duo Lippa?

[@caliallstaring]

Yes, she does 😄

[@932nic]

good

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you 😊

[@paul_gercog860]

I buing viltrox for sony ^_^

[@caliallstaring]

😊👌🏼 ok awesome

[@shanishwargame5379]

I love fuji

[@caliallstaring]

Thank you so much for watching:)

[@turdboman]

cute pooper !!

[@mcomnet9985]

for detile i stile prefare for sony ..... #my oppinion

[@HossDiaph]

It's crazy how the Fuji lens has more separation! it seems like the Viltrox is not a true 1.4. I noticed the same when comparing the Fuji 23 f1.4 at F2 to its little brother the Fuji 23 f2. The 1.4 lens has more separation, and creamier bokeh, more and bettter. Certainly one of the best Fuji lenses. The Viltrox has nervous bokeh especially in the edges and with complex patterns, I really can't stand it. The best in that regard among the Viltrox primes is the 56 f1.4.

[@caliallstaring]

Thanks for sharing your insights 😊🙏

[@florinalinbeudean]

i was standing far from monitor and i noticed the bg separation difference. i dont know why, but to me, fuji has more separation always. is strange

[@HossDiaph]

@@florinalinbeudean absolutely, I love that Fuji. Xing should zoom on the bokeh regions.

[@caliallstaring]

@@florinalinbeudean interesting to know 😊👍🏼

[@caliallstaring]

@@HossDiaph I will zoom into bokeh region next time