Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 Z AF Full Frame Lens Review | Viltrox 35mm 1.8 Z vs Nikon Z 35mm 1.8 S
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Hello Everyone.This is my official review of Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF FX Z lens. This is Viltrox 35mm Full frame AF lens offering for the Nikon Z6 Z6ii Z5 Z7 Z7ii users.
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Viltrox 35mm F/1.8 Z-mount Autofocus Full-frame Prime Lens Designed for Nikon Z Mirrorless Z5/Z6/Z7/Z50/Zfc Nikon Z9
Key highlights in this Viltrox 35mm 1.8 lens review:
Sample images
Real world images
Video clips
Full Viltrox tech specs
Versus video Nikon Z 35mm 1.8 S vs Viltrox 35mm 1.8 Z
My thoughts on this lens
Lens Price
and more
Gear used in making tis video
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 Z FX lens
Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 APS-C lens
X2 Nikon Z6
Nikon Z50
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 Z
Nikon 14-24mm Z
Nikon 24-70mm Z
Nikon 16-50mm Z aps-è
Apple Iphone XS MAX
GVM 1200D lights
Zoom Mics
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0:00 intro
1:46 Thank you Matt Irwin
3:04 Follow Frames
3:23 Unboxing
4:42 First Impressions
5:42 Tech Specs
7:50 More lens info
11:11 Huntington Library
12:12 Samples VS Nikon 35mm Z
30:20 Focus Breathing test
31:50 It started raining
32:35 Video Clip test
35:57 Filoli
36:45 Real World Images
40:06 Final Thoughts
41:04 Thank you
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Thanks so much for the shout out sir, it was such a pleasure, and I look forward to next time. Cheer Matt
🤘🏼 Rock n Roll!!!!! 🤘🏼
Best in-depth user review and comparison between the Viltrox and Nikon on TH-cam 🤟🏽. It’s hard for me to consider any third party lens over Nikons versions but you did an excellent job showcasing the Viltrox.
Thank you so much TJ Fox. Appreciate the positive vibes. This lens is a great option for people that want quality at a fraction of the price. It even has an aperture ring and the dial feels good. Ofcourse, not going to out perform the Nikon but thats to be expected.
Hi Vahagn - another killer video my brotha - Rock N' Roll! My thoughts on what you showed us:
The Viltrox seems to be a very good lens especially when you consider the price of $400 USD.
That said, what I specifically noticed in your video and in my own use of the Nikon 35 1.8 S lens (which I was just using last weekend at a wedding) is the following: The Nikon is very sharp and has an awesome rendering ability that is hard to match. The Viltrox was close, but I do not think that it is quite there - that said, the Viltrox is definitely good enough for most users and if I were on a budget with respect to photography equipment I would definitely consider it.
However, as a pro shooting at events with this type of lens (35mm 1.8) I would definitely stick with the Nikon - the rendering is just amazing. Another shooter at the wedding I was just at, was shooting with the Canon 35mm 1.8 for RF and the Nikon lens was clearly superior when looking at the photos side by side - both in tone/contrast as well as sharpness. The Canon is a few hundred dollars less and has closer Macro abilities so as with everything there is a trade off, but just for IQ the Nikon took the prize.
The other thing that I learned from your video here specifically is that the Nikon has a faster T Stop at 1.8 than the Viltrox at 1.8. The Viltrox photos appeared to be about a third of a stop darker at the same F stop meaning that the light transmission through the Viltrox lens is inferior to the Nikon (this is what T-Stop indicates). This is VERY important - especially if you are an event shooter and shooting in low light. A third of a stop difference means you can keep your ISO just a little lower with the Nikon and get even cleaner images (cleaner than you already would due to its superior IQ) just because the ISO (applied gain) can be slightly lower.
As such, for professional use - especially at events with low light - the Nikon is the clear winner, but for general use and the majority of casual/hobbyist photography, the Viltrox appears to be an excellent choice for those that are looking to save a little money and maybe put that money toward another lens!
Thanks again Vahagn for an informative and entertaining video!
Rock N' Roll!
-B
Great observation and info here. Yes it appears that way now that I look at it with regards to images both at 1.8. Very interesting indeed. Honestly I was expecting allot less of the viltrox. going in I had low expectations givin the first time using this company for optics. but. after seeing the results I was very pleased and like you said, at $400 dollars. new price. I will recommend this lens. Thanks again for the very informative comment Baron.
Bravo for this very complete review with different examples. It's very smart to have done this because it's more concrete than brick wall tests! I was hesitating between the Nikon and the Viltrox, thanks to your precise work I will go for the Viltrox. For $350, I'm not risking much (it just needs to be consistent from one lens to another). Thanks & bravo for this first review!
Greetings from France!
I am happy you found this review helpful in your decision. Very happy because. this is the goal of this review. To help Nikon shooters out anyway that I can with my results. Good luck and enjoy the lens when you get it. Let me know what you think when you spend some time with it.
Hi Vahagn: I just discovered this video even though it's 2 yrs. old. I have several Viltrox Z lenses now. My first was the 85 mm f1.8, the second was the 20 mm f2.8 and the third was the the 16 mm f1.8 and I am very happy with all them, especially at their price points.
Great review of this lens and their 33 mm APS-C on your Z50.
thank you Paul.
I really enjoyed this comparison video and I appreciate your efforts putting it together. I think for the average amateur enthusiast like myself the Viltrox is a great option. That said, the edge sharpness and the almost 3 dimensional quality of the Nikon images makes it worth every penny. Love the idea of community and staying positive about our love of photography! Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thank you Frank. Will do. Glad you enjoyed the review. A great option indeed. Ofcourse Nikon is nikon and nikon lenses are one of the best, but with best comes price. for those on a budget this is welcoming news. now we have lenses we can AF on our Z cameras without an adapter and without a light wallet . lol
In the Z9 speculation jungle, this review stands out like gold. Great work! Can’t wait to get some Viltrox lenses and use them! Lovely lens and amazing thorough review on the lens!
You know the song “Welcome to the Jungle” hehe I’m wearing the shirt G n R . 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 thank you Frames. ViltROCKS 👍🏻💪🏼🤘🏻📸
Thanks sooo much for video test focusing comparison !
Denis,, no problemo. thank you for watching. Anything to help my fellow photography community. Rock n Roll.
Awesome as always, I just got the 35mm about a month ago and it is amazing. I feel that I made a good choice but the Viltrox looks like a great option as well. :)
You made one heck of a choice. amazing glass Nikon Z lenses are the best.
Great review Vagagn … well I noticed some images are slightly brighter with Nikon… if that was a camera setting or just the lens t - stop .
Hi Felix. Some say the nikon takes in more light and it has to do with T stops. I have to agree with them.
Loved this review very informative but too over techy love the real world examples. Really informed on my next Z lens.
Great review, thaks for very good variety of samples \m/
My pleasure!!! glad you enjoyed the viltrox 35mm review.
Nice Review, Now i can see the fullframe version, and it looks good!
Im really happy that the Viltrox makes apc-s lenses, because a crop sensor with a 1.4 aperture, that’s huge light combination together. And I really like a 1.4 So im gonna wait when the full frame 1.4 are coming in the future from the third party. Glad that Viltrox celling the lenses for reasonable price and quality has well!
Thanks for watching! not bad for the money right. I agree. If I was a hard core 35mm focal length guy and did work relying on a 35mm I would totally buy both.
Just wanted to say that the video quality of the z50 looks amazing! Is this straight out of camera or did you do some color grading?
No grading what so ever, straight from the camera. Z50 + viltrox 33mm f1.4 aps-c . First time using this combo and def not be the last.
Thanks for this video. I have watched closely on my 27" 5k iMAC display and to my eyes, there is no comparison. I see the Nikon sharper throughout all the side by side images you show in the video and certainly wouldn't get the Viltrox just to save a bit of money. I shoot with a Z9 & a Z8 and, having watched your video, wouldn't compromise the quality of the image for the difference in price between the two lenses you are reviewing.
Great work! Respect!
really want to know what’s the difference between a viltrox 35mm 1.8 and viltrox 33mm 1.4? and which one’s better for Z50 and why
Good lens review sir. I have the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 in combo with my Nikon Z50 and what a amazing results I get with video. So awsome and that for a portret lens? Best buy for me yet and thinking on buying the Viltrox 35mm.
Glad you enjoyed the review. Yes these Viltrox lenses are awesome . Great bang for the money. Look into those Pro lines of lenses. The 75mm 1.2 and soon to be released 27mm 1.2 Pro line are simply on another level.
V great review and comparison! I have an opinion but in full disclosure I have glaucoma but real bad not like white-cain time or anything. But I miss some things that other people catch like the aberrations. To me I thought that the viltrox did a lot better in sunlight then in the darkness of the library. The baby shower really showed off its strength. Half the price and that close it could sway a lot of people. Now I'm going to have fun with you. Oh yeah you're a rock and roll dude so when you start unboxing what do you go with the banjo! My question to you is was the accordion or the harpsichord busy at the moment? Vendetta was good but the jazz piano was more me! Just saying and I thought the shoutout to Matt Irwin and frames was cool! I saw Ryan Terry yesterday roasting Jared polin if you get a chance look in. Again great segment thanks for the hard work! And no reply please it's a time thing for you. I understand.
LOL. this is why I choose a wide variety of music. Something for everyone. hehe as far as the Banjo goes. well if youtube gave me the freedom to use copyrighted music, hehe You get my point . the banjo is cool though. Its rock n roll. hehe
Great input thanks Mike. I found the images with sunlight pleasing aswell. I love them both. good glass and for a fraction of the cost , I say go for it.
After looking at half of the shots (I'm at 22:48 now) I can confidently say that, yes, there is definitely a very clear color temperature difference between the two lenses. And yes, it's definitely cooler on the Viltrox. Moreover, and this is something I'm almost certain of as well, I can confidently say that the Viltrox has a higher T-Stop value than the Nikon, not a huge difference though (maybe 1/3rd of a stop or a bit more?) but it definitely lets in less light to the sensor than the Nikon.
Update: I just finished watching the full video, and I know that coincidentally Vahagan said that the aperture was off at the mark I indicated above; however, the observation about T-Stops was not on that phot in particular but after seeing a number of shots. That said, maybe the difference is even less than 1/3rd of a stop in T-Stops but to my eye there is definitely a difference there. As for sharpness, the Nikon is noticeably sharper around the edges but again it's double the price. The CA and bokeh quality are also better on the Nikon, and the noise inside the bokeh balls was quite noticeable as well. Now, the ultimate questions is, is the performance worth the price difference of the Nikon? For me, yes, it does. That said, the character of both lenses is almost identical in my opinion and if you're not too bothered by the shortcomings of the Viltrox, it's a solid option that does the job if you'd rather spend the extra $400 somewhere else or just save it for that matter.
Another great observation here. Thank you Yamen. If I was a Z shooter and wanted something a but cheaper in price I would totally buy this lens. Its solid, Its built well and hey,, it even has an aperture ring. As far a quality , you are spot on. the focus speed on the viltrox was impressive aswell. This lens over achieved in my book. I was expecting less.
@@Vahagraphy Totally agreed👍
Yes, I noted the same. Also, I noted slight DOF differences at the same aperture value of f/1.8. Both of these makes sharpness and bokeh comparisons difficult.
Nice review . Keep it up
I would love to see a comparison between Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 both on Nikon Z50 - right now i'm so confused which one to get (I have only the 16-50mm kit lens).
Great content by the way ;) Thanks!
Thank you!!! Happy you are enjoying the videos. So you want to see the full frame 35 on a z50 vs the apsc 33mm. that should be a cool test. I will make note.
Nice job Vahagan . The viltrox represents a great value . However , I prefer the Z glass . It cost more, but I appreciate the weather sealing and piece of mind knowing Nikon will not brick it by maybe releasing a firmware update to target third party lenses . However , for casual photography it might be worth it . Lastly , I got my Z 35 1.8 S for $650 refurbished and it’s my favorite Z lens .
Really, brick it? Can they do that? that would suck big time. Imagine, one firmware update and the lens stops AF. . Yes the Z glass is head and shoulders above. but for APS-C primes, I feel for the ZFC the viltrox is the way to go. 1.4 and prime. DX lenses. something Nikon does not offer right now for this system.
@@Vahagraphy yeah a bit of an overstatement on my part . Just meant they could make it incompatible if they wanted to . Still one could always use it in manual if the AF became unreliable .
Nice video on the Nikon Z 35mm f1.8S and the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 Z AF. The Nikon has great sharpmess and bokeh and I think it is worth the price, the Viltrox is a bit softer but is really good for the price as well. It's so cool that you have two mirrowless camera. You rock Vahagn.
Thank you . Now 3 nikon Z with the addition of the Z50. lol. I have 2 fuji's also mirrorless. but hey all you need is one. Rock n Roll A L. thank you for being an avid watcher and commenter here. I want to express my gratitude.
@@Vahagraphy You are very welcome.
Is Viltrox high end? I've never heard - I am behind the times! So glad I found your cast here! So informative!
You answered my question already. Thanks!
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Viltrox is a 3rd party lens maker, they are stepping it up when it comes to E and Z mounts. Seems to be a good option for Z users that want to save some coin. :) Glad you enjoyed the review Stephen.
Nice Review, Vahagn, I really wish Viltrox should also target the focal length where Nikon do not provide options. Like 16, 18, 28 and 58 mm lenses.
Great idea Ramesh. I bet they will do just that. Now it's easier said than done, they know if they release a trash product this will effect the sales and being new company and all, reputation is everything right now.
Your reviews are the best!
I really love my Viltrox 24mm wide open and a little stopped down. The defraction seems to be terrible when I get to f/11 and higher. I have to test more. I still love that lens.
Yes same here. I really need to take these lenses out and shoot more. So far from what I have witnessed. Impressive lenses. The 24mm gets allot of praise. I don't have that one yet.
Great review bro✨🤟🔥🔥 🔥
Do you think i will get same results with the nikon z fc if I use this lense??
Yes, definitely. the ZFC and Z50 same sensor and processor. You will get amazing results. actually it would be even more enjoyable to use because the zfc has dials and this lens have an aperture ring.
@@Vahagraphy شكرا= Thanks
I will order this lens asap✨🤟
I have a question regarding the z6 body. Is the camera resistant to scratches? I currently have fuji bodies and while they look awesome i always need to be careful not to scratch anything. Thx in advance
Much better than the fuji. I have fuji and I know, they scratch and so does sony. The Nikons are the best when it comes to this issue. Canons are good too.
@@Vahagraphy great to hear, thx! Seems the plus points are stacking up for nikon! I currently have the xpro3 with the 35 1.4 and i do like it, but for less money i can get the z6 and the 50 1.8…
Thanks a lot very Helful video...
If you want a good usb mix the Blue microphones get great reviews. I think Rode has a desktop mic too. If you want a XLR mic the Heil PR40
Thank you Chris. I will check it out.
Thanks for this great comparison. I think the quality of the Viltrox is 85 to 90% of the Nikon lens. Looks like the Nikon lens is a bit better in T stops. If you put that in relation to the price this is a great offer. I allready own the Viltrox 85mm Z lens and I think I'll go for that one as well, allthough the 40mm f2 Z lens might be an interesting alternative as well. But I like the built quality of the Viltrox lens more. Your friend Matt Irwin made a great comparison on that one a few days ago.
Great input here. thank you. I agree with you. I feel the viltrox will appeal to allot of photographers. I love the aperture ring right on the lens. feels great to use.
They are so close in many ways… finding differences is like splitting hairs. I will say the z series 1.8 lenses are almost what I would call reference lenses. That large z mount gives Nikon glass edge to edge sharpness. I have the 50mm f1.8 and that’s one of the sharpest lenses I’ve ever shot. It’s just about perfect. The 35 1.8z seems to be in that same department. I’ve been debating getting the 35mm f1.8 z or the Tamron 35 F1.4 f mount with the ftz adapter. Can you possibly review the Tamron ? It’s supposed to be the best lens they have ever made. All that said the viltrox looks like a bargain but the Nikon does seem to have the edge but like you said not by a lot. If cost was a primary concern I would get viltrox and not feel like I was settling at all. Great review as usual ! Enjoyed the location you chose as well….nice choice !
Hi John - I have both the 35mm 1.8 S lens as well as the Tamron 35mm 1.4. They are both incredible. I would say that the Tamron is just a little better - it is truly spectacular and yes probably the best that they ever made but just a hair better than the Nikon and it has the brighter aperture at 1.4.
The downside of the Tamron is that it is larger and heavier (if that matters to you - it does to me for events but not for portraiture). Also, the Tamron has to use the FTZ adapter (obviously as it is am F mount lens). It works pretty well on the FTZ (almost native), but I would say that the Nikon is slightly more responsive - just a hair.
I just shot a wedding last weekend and used the Nikon 1.8 S as one of the lenses and I do have to say it is incredible. Another photographer used the new Canon 35mm 1.8 for RF and the Nikon lens was clearly the better lens when comparing the shots - richer colors and sharper. That said, the Canon lens is a couple hundred less and has closer Macro abilities so as with everything there are trade offs.
As to the Nikon 1.8 S vs the Tamron 35mm 1.4 it is a difficult decision if you are only getting one (as I mentioned, I have both and use both for different use cases). I would say that it does come down to that (use case). If you care/need light weight and smaller definitely go with the Nikon. If you don't care about light weight and size then the Tamron is a very tough lens to beat at any price point in the 35mm market
Hope this helps :)
-B
Hi Barron, yes that was helpful ! Extremely helpful. Weight and size I’m not worried about in general but do plan in the future to get an F1.8 version for those very reasons and will probably go with the Nikon based on your thoughts and my own experience with the 50mm F1.8. My God that lens is amazing. I like faster glass but wow that lens is amazing. I’m gonna pick it up the Tamron this week. Thanks for your thoughts !
@@johndaubney7311 NO problem John. BTW my name is spelled Baron with one R - no big deal - people make that mistake all the time, but since we are friends now, I just wanted you to know :)
You will not regret the Tamron lens - it is super sharp and just a great lens all around.
The Nikon 35mm 1.8 S is also great as mentioned considering its size and weight. That said, I do not want you to get the wrong ideal: the 50mm 1.8 S lens that you have and refer to is an astounding lens and likely the best of the entire line of 1.8 S lenses from Nikon (the closest competitor is the 85mm 1.8 S lens - but sadly this lens focus breaths where the 50 does not - so the 85 isn't as good of a video lens).
I bring this up because I would not want you to get the 35mm 1.8 S lens expecting that it is the 35mm version of the 50mm 1.8 S - it is close - I might even say very close - but it is not 100% there. There is something about that 50mm 1.8 S (as you already know) that just has that "wow" factor. I'd say the 50mm 1.8 S is a 5 star lens (out of 5 stars) - on this scale the 35mm is 4.75 stars - still incredible but a slight step down from the perfection of the 50mm 1.8 S,
Enjoy your new Tamron 35mm 1.4 - its a beast and will get you the shots you want for now :)
Thank you John. Viltrox doing good things means that this will help Nikon camera sales. For those users that have a certain budget and want to buy a z6ii or z5 z7ii this is a welcome sight, even for the beginner photographer, this is a welcoming, Now they can use a lens that will work on a starter z50 camera and not have to pay thousands of dolllars for this.
Yes I heard the Tamron is a killer lens.
If you close the lock beneath the pictures (left side) you can zoom in and move the two compared pictures simultaneously....
Thank you for the tip Stephan. Appreciate it.
I've currently only got native lenses, 35,50,85, 24-70 f4 and 70-200 2.8 BUT for my next lens which will be either a really wide angle prime or zoom or a 24-70 2.8 I will consider viltrox or a 3rd party.. looks like theyre doing bits
Hey vahagan your an LA guy! Just realized that! I’m Orange County! I love the Huntington Library great choice!!
So CAL BABY all the way. except for the taxes and gas prices . house prices, property taxes and so on,. hehe, but yah so cal .. been here all my life and btw love the OC. love Newport, corona del mar, huntington beach and seal beach area. im always there . love the relaxed rules there. you know LA is crazy. I go there to feel free. lol
@@Vahagraphy yeah Huntington is my home. If you want a partner in crime for a video let me know. I’ve got my Z6II and some cool / different lenses too explore and compare. I went an shot some photos at HB Central Park today, it was great. It’s a wildlife reserve. The wetlands nature preserve is great too.
@@erichramone7812 for sure man. Love the vibe out there.
You are missing something at 22:20. Viltrox picture is a little bit darker.
Honestly I wanna checkout how the Samyang VDSLRii does against the viltrox
Nice. Haven't tried that lens out yet.
In the image that you couldn't spot a difference the Z lens clearly have more resolution, and seems just a little bit brighter, maybe half a stop? which is expected, it's a more expensive and better quality glass. I'd say a bettter comparison would be between F Mount 35 mil with FTZ, since in the used market they are probably about the same price.
Yah, the t stops. hehe Long hours in front of the screen, Now that I look at the image, I agree with you. THank you M D.
Nice video. Just IMO. I think the Nikon seemed to be a bit sharper most (but not all) of the time, especially along the edges. The one thing that shocked me is how well the Viltrox dealt with perspective distortion - MUCH better than the Nikon. I agree with your assessments though - very close on most things, with Nikon a bit better on the "focus" parts. I think this type of comparison under tough lighting conditions are a better view of the lens capabilities. I'd be interested in some stopped down comparisons at some point too. Studio work is good at some things, but real world is where a lot of the rubber meets the road. The mount/unmount issue is interesting too. Appreciate you putting the time into this. TY.
Thank you Charles. My pleasure. You bring up an interesting point about perspective distortion. I'm just curious to know what image you are referencing from the samples. I want to take a look at which of the images really stood out. As far as tough lighting conditions, did you mean the museum shots or just in general. And yes a stopped down test is needed too.
@@Vahagraphy
12:11: z66-8092 vs DSC_8915
and
21:56: z66_8115 vs DSC_8936
are the two that caught my eye.
museum outside overcast and rain - those are tough conditions.
I know those things can be fixed in Lightroom .. just something that caught my eye.
@@charlesdavis6371 Ahh ok got you. I really like the results from the viltrox to be honest, Yah the Nikon is better in all aspects. but hey, viltrox is rockin it.
Allot of photographers mention the fact that they love overcast for photography. I prefer sunlight. I find overcast to be flat and boring light. My peers in my wedding photography market love it. :)
@@Vahagraphy I was really surprised at the quality the Viltrox produced. Glad you happened upon that lens. To be honest, when you said you were going to compare it to the Nikon, I expected to see a much larger difference in the photos. Good find.
@@charlesdavis6371 Same here. That said, ofcourse there is a noticeable difference in quality. If you pixel peep and observe the corners and colors. yes the Nikon wins every time. but. the viltrox is also a winner in my book.
Great video!!!! The Nikon was better, I was a little surprised I would have thought the Viltrox would have been a bit sharper.
Thank you .. I was actually predicting a lesser result.
@@Vahagraphy what do you mean? That the Viltrox would be worse than it was?
@@erichramone7812 I actually thought it was pretty good.
The Viltrox was decent. For half the price it is a great option. I dont like how the focus ring on th the 35mm z feels. I might just pick up the Viltrox.
You get what you pay for. If you don't need more, significantly closer focusing distance, greater maximum magnification, less focus breathing, better T value, better weather sealing and much sharper at f/5.6 and above (especially in corners), then the Viltrox seems a great value and great choice. You really also need to do comparisons at narrower f-stops where much 35mm photography is shot and where comparative differences often appear. Otherwise, great effort.
Viltrox rocks for the price. I mean AF lenses at half the cost for someone who is learning photography on the Z system, this can be a good option.
You get way more than you pay for in the case of Viltrox. On the other hand, most native lenses are excessively overpriced.
Love that ap ring
Me 2. I like the fact, if I feel like going retro I can. hehe. its a great feature.
ditto
Rode shot gun mic for upper booming and portable XLR with a tascam recorder ,,, more transparent system Rode Mic to go system wireless ,
sounds like allot of work. lol
yesterday i was on a shot of a friend playing Sitar,, z6ii f 85mm 1.8 have to tell you that the on board mic of the Z6ii is pretty dam good , i m coming from a sound engineer background , is really good !! rock n roll brother :)
@@Vahagraphy
But is it better than the Nikon AF-S, lens?
This is a bi question that has a few different types of answers. hehe. it depends on the look you are after. sharpness? yes its sharper. character. hum.. well. You know I love me some G glass. hehe
Hi V😊
Nothing can compare the nikon 35 f1.8s👌🤘😅
Its a very nice lens I have to agree with you. Yes, Just curious to know what you thought of the sample images in this video. and if there was an image that stood out to you, totally solidified your thoughts if any, on the 35 Z and made you think,, Ok I love this lens and here is why?
After jump to the FF my old Nikkor G 35mm DX, not wanna work on the FF mode (this one lense cover full frame, You can do this on DSLR, but not on Z system) i missing 35mm lense. I decide to buy this Viltrox, 35mm is not my favorite length, that why the lense no need to be a best one, but is important to have it. I bought second hand for a 200£ what is a brilliant price. No point to spend to much on lenses what we not gonna use a lot. Prefer longer lenses, that why I not gonna save and buy for a 1000£ Sigma Art 105/1.4. And i think that the good way, buy the best You can Your favorite focal length, but rest You can save some money and get 3rd party.
If I didn’t have the Nikkor Z 35 I wouldn’t hesitate to get the Viltrox. Seems to get you roughly 80% maybe more of the performance of the Nikkor
Right on.. I feel the same way. I really like the fact it has a dedicated Aperture ring and its built solid. Ohh and the price, can't beat the price. hehe
A lot of the decision factor seems to be the cost difference. But as a true Nikon user, it's hard to use anything other then Nikon glass. I think the half/price difference does not justify the reason to get the Viltrox, Maybe if the difference was 1,000 or more my mind might change.
It all depends on the person and situation. If you know me, I prefer the original. the original in anything is always best, that's probably the reason why I own so much Nikon glass. I dabble a bit with sigma and tamron but nothing beats my Nikons for me. This lens is perfect for those enthusiasts or beginners that really don't want to spend 1K on a 35mm 1.8. the economy isn't like it;s roaring right now so a good quality option for photographers that's less money is welcoming. AF, NO ADAPTER and cheap.
@@Vahagraphy Have you tried the original 18-200 DX lens that requires a rubber band to 'fix' the lens creep? Come to think of it, that may be the reason why we have lens lock after that. ☺
@@bfs5113 Haven't played with that lens yet. my 24-120 G has that same issue. How is the 18-200mm Z anyway? optically.
For sure it is good for everyone when there is a wide choice of lenses at every price point. From what I have seen from this video, I'll say that the Nikon 35 f/1.8 S has better micro-contrast.
BINGO. I think you nailed it. that and the overall sharpness and smooth bokeh. great edge to edge performance.
Nikon have that magic bokeh, better color rendering and looks brighter...but it's interesting that you won't recognize big difference on every picture. On some pictures is Nikon really better and some shows almost no difference. But I never pay 900eur for 35mm 1.8. If i have nikon Z my selection will be first lens 14-30 f4 , second maybe this viltrox 35 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 for start.
These viltrox lenses are a great deal. They do great for the price.
I think the boca is better on the cheaper lens look again
I bought one for my Z5 and i'm not satisfying, this lenses have problems with autofocus. About 90% photos are not in focus, mostly is front focus. I came back to the distrybutor of this lenses in Poland, we tested 3 more pcs in 2 cameras and all result is the same. I contacted witch 3 testers of this lenses and only 1 had a sharp pictures with auto focus.
Nikon is clearly much sharper in image quality. However Viltrox is not bad at all at half the price. Probably a good budget lens.
Nikon is a lot better compared too each other. I don't agree they are close. Sharpness on Nikon is a lot better.
The nikon 35 Z is a heck of a lens, In some of the samples I found it a bit close though. but that's just me, I appreciate your observation and feedback. This is exactly what I want. more eyes on these samples and differing opinions. Love it.
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Zoom more, can't tell much at only 100%
This Viltrox is totally unsharp
You think so? humm. honestly I think it did a really good job. Better than I was expecting for sure.