Viltrox 85mm f1.8 II REVIEW: Is Good, GOOD ENOUGH? (Sony / Nikon)
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This is a Review of the Viltrox 85mm f1.8 II for Sony E Mount Lenses. Even though this lens has been out for a few years, I've just come around to testing it out. I felt this lens did a very nice job with auto focus on the Sony bodies. If you're in the market for your very first 85mm 1.8 for Sony E Mount, it would be hard to pass up this affordable option. Keep in mind, this is an in-expensive lens, Sigma's options are going to be better but more expensive. This is cheap, but not bad for someone just getting started with Photography.
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Correction: at 2:52 it is supposed to say 85mm for the full frame equivalent, but says 35 by accident. Obvious but still noting it...
Jared please try their 1.2 apsc lenses. I know you’re not a fan of apsc lenses but from every other review I’ve seen they are fantastic.
The 16mm f1.8 is absolutely sensational for the price. For a person like me who doesn't shoot wide very often it's hard to justify spending any more to get marginal improvements. Highly recommended. They're doing a great job.
Couldn't agree more. I have GM lenses, so I'm a bit spoiled. This 16 1.8 Full frame and those APSC lenses (27 1.2 and 75 1.2) are amazing!
Just got the 16mm Viltrox after drowning a Sony 14mm F1.8 and not willing to risk that sort of money again. The 16mm Viltrox is superb for the money and while slightly longer than the 14mm can also use a filter which the 14mm can't. Win win in my book
@@matthewmallett4718 I bought this viltrox for 350USD. Its way better build quality than my sony 24-105 for ~800USD...
This is the first lens that i bought for my Sony system and having used it extensively in the past 3 years, I fully agree that it is fantastic value.
I also just bought the Viltrox 20mm 2.8 z mount for only $158 and love it!. Looking forward to more z mount lens from them. These are the best lens for value.
I have the Viltrox 85mm F1.8 STM for the Canon RF mount on my R8, and I am very happy with it. I even ordered that lens before I got my R8 because I knew that they were not producing it any more, but one online shop here still had a few on stock back then, for about 320 Swiss Francs/$350.
I was even able to get a firmware update from Rollei, Germany, which could be easily installed because the lens has a USB C port to connect it to your computer (no additional hardware needed).
AF struggles compared to my other RF lenses but besides that its really good. Its a glimpse of what could have been the future of canon.
I found one and I’m thinking of buying it for my canon R6ii but I’m worried that it might not work
Thanks Jared. I got the z mount version and super happy with it ❤
I have the Sony 85/1.8 and it's amazing, one of my favorite lenses. It's also 100g lighter than the Viltrox (not all of us are as young or have big guns like Fro) and uses 67mm filters. And a custom button and af switch. Usually on-sale for 549, seems like a reasonable "upgrade" for our $2500-6500 cameras.
Viltrox will introduce their pro series line up soon. That's why viltrox catches the attention of many photographers now.
any idea when? their website had said sometime in april.
Cannot wait for you to try their 27 & 75mm 1.2
THIS CHANEL NEVER GET OLDS, LOVE IT
I'm really glad that you had so many shots at the basketball court as I've used mine for a few sessions in the same lighting and was wondering if the color was just that way or if it was inherent to the lens or my editing. This lens is one of my favorites for sure, good to see it holds it's own
Fair review. Been using on my a7r4 and the details are very good. I believe you actually get more than what you paid for .
Ive been using this lens for awhile now ... Really impressive lens
I've been using this on a Nikon Z5 for 5 or 6 months now and it's been amazing. AF is not lightning fast, but that may very well be a Z5 showing it's age, but portraits are amazing from 1.8, and if you want fine detail on something 2.8 is more than enough to get it much sharper. The Nikon Z alternative was about double the price, but I don't think it's double the performance.
Good on you for reviewing these cheaper lenses , it helps us that are amateur and can't really spend thousands .
I absolutely love my Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8. So far have been really impressed across the board. Has a few extra bells and whistles including lcd screen and 2 programable function buttons. Definitely worth checking out if you're in need of a ultrawide.
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jared is not affraid of high iso thats for sure
The pic of the bowler standing is grainy as h3ll. He shouldn't need to go to 4000 iso with an f1.8
im excited for the new full frame viltrox 1.4 primes coming out! might get a few of them.
You should try their 16mm 1.8 from their pro line that thing is great one of the best surprises I have had. Focus never misses, images are very sharp and it has all the function buttons
Hi Jared, the 16mm f1.8 of viltrox is also good.
4:55 Jared playing bowling pics
Nice! Now can you test out Samyang/Rokinon?
I got the first version of this lens a few years ago. It works great for portraits. It is hard to justify spending more for an F1.4 when this one gets the job done.
I’ve been using the original canon RF mount version of the lens for a couple of years and I love it. Handles well, images have a lot of character. Great value. Not sure how the mark II differs. Hopefully will be back on the market soon for Canon RF.
honestly, with the quality of glass of the latest Viltrox lenses, it should be considered a 2nd party... the 13mm f1.4 for fuji and the 16mm F1.8 for Sony are stunning lenses!
Ive had one of these for years, a few years ago they bought out an update that opened the aperture blades more to 1.6.
Viltrox killing out of late for X Mount. The 13mm 1.4 is a great video lens. The 56mm 1.7 great value
Surprise u review this lens now. Gotten it at a very low price and its amazing.
Very interesting video !!!
I watch all your videos, your info and presentation is great! How about testing the TTartisen 500mm lense? Most of your audience is probably like me: amateur with a good camera trying to get the best lenses without mortgaging the house.
What about sun flare and vignetting in harsh light? Important for portraits, But I've had Viltrox lenses and they are very good
I have this lens for about a couple of years. Used on my Sony 6400 and then 6700. The protrait shots from distance is excellent as I shot mostly in f1.8. For the price, it is definitely worth it.
please try the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Lens
Just bought it yesterday
Jared, please, review the Viltrox 16mm f1.8. It's just amazing, i know you'll love it too.
I've bought a Sony 85mm f/1.8 for ~US$330 and they work just fine. Viltrox isn't going to sell too many copies of this. Their 16mm amd 28mm for full frame and 13, 27, 75mm for APS-C are a different story.
The cheap Sony 85mm f/1.8 has a mediocre (harsh) bokeh though, as probably typical for lenses which are designed to be cheap but sharp.
The Viltrox might possibly have a higher-quality bokeh? the +5 mm larger filter thread indicates a larger front element, and it has 10 lens elements (one more than Sony's 9).
Also, the Viltrox has surely been designed with Sony's 85mm 1.8 as the competing offer in mind, i.e. Viltrox likely was determined to release theirs only under the condition that it is optically better than the Sony (thinking not just about sharpness, but also about bokeh rendering quality).
I am one of the fortunate ones that snagged the Canon RF version before they were banned, and I absolutely love it. I got a bad copy the first time, that had this terrible crosshatching effect, everywhere but the center, so I knew something was wrong with it. I returned it and got a second one, and it has been fantastic for both photos and video. I'd love to get a second one for my work camera, but if you can even find a used RF version, they're over $600 now. Anyway, your glowing review will make them even more expensive now. Thanks a lot! 😂
Sir does it work in cannon r6markii?
Theres also an RF mount for the Viltrox 85 1.8
not with autofocus, at least any more unless you find it used
You should also try Samyang / Rokinon. They have impressive line of fast prime and zoom lenses
fro, I know that you aren't all that into crop sensor lenses but would you consider reviewing the 75mm f/1.2 from viltrox?
Bought one this morning for $140 with 3 Tiffen filters included 😂 lovely little thang for my a7c
Jared, any good fish eye lens for a Nikon Z full frame camera?
Good review. Nice lenses for someone that does not use a lot of primes, or someone saving up for a better body 😅
they also had version 1 for canon rf, really good value and good quality
Didn't they take it off the market? The autofocus version?
They release a few copies, they are discontinued now @@froknowsphoto
@@froknowsphoto they did. but few got it before canon brought the hammer out
@@froknowsphoto Yes, but a bunch of copies are still around on the used market, so you can get it via ebay or whatever.
Still available on Amazon India site
If you think THIS Viltrox lens is a steal, check out their 20mm f/2.8 AF. It's just $158, and it's decent.
Other Brand that has amazing value is Samyang for full frame
calling it 4th party is absurd... its just as 3rd party as Tamron & Sigma. Their 27mm and 75mm 1.2's, the 13mm 1.4 (i know all for APS-C, but who cares) are right up there with the big players. They dont deserve to be called 4th party. The build quality, especially their pro line, is really right up there. 3 weeks ago i took the 75mm 1.2 on a portrait shoot in pretty strong rain, and it took it like a champ.
Better late than never reviewing this lens. Great budget alternative to first party 85mm.
The problems I see with these "4th party lenses" are excessive grease all over it. I can see grease marks on this too which is a shame.. I'd be concerned about contaminating my sensor behind this.
i use for month and i dont feel it is a cheap lens. it produce great image
who are 2nd body makers?
My first lens is viltrox 85mm 1.8
Does this work in cannon r6markii?
85mm F1.2 FE LaB is very soon！say yes !
The 1.2 version is for apsc
The coming 1.4 series will be for full frame bodies
plzz compare it with Samyang 85mm1.4 E mount
So what is a Second party lens?
This lens is depreciated so badly in used markets is because it's haunting, unstable AF, cause freeze with A7IV and bad hood design. But the #1 reason kills it is that Sony OG 85 1.8 is so nice and have fast AF and inexpensive.
I've had the first gen of the viltrox for literal years, shot several paid shoots with it. Mine misses so little that I often just take one shot cause I know I don't need to account for it missing. It hits the eye pretty much every time and I've never had it freeze my camera. You might have gotten a bad copy, it happens. Also the viltrox is frankly sharper and 200 less expensive than the sony 85 f1.8. There is no reason to buy the sony 1.8 anymore there are a lot of reasons not to. At 600 new you can save a lot and get the viltrox new for 400, or save 50 and get the samyang f1.4 for 550 (I think). Used is just as bad a prospect, and if you are willing to buy used you can spend a few hundred more and get the sigma f1.4 for 800 ish on the used market. Sony just over charges for what they have in a lot of segments.
Try Meike 85MM F1.4, i think its better like a Viltrox, Sigma .
At 2:52 It says the focal length is 35mm instead of 85mm
Ah! Mishap on our part. Good spot
The "4th party manufacturer" is going to release this year, 35,50,85 at 1.4 AND 1.2 and on top of that they planing to release an 135 1.2. They already killing it in APS-C with their 1.2 and 1.4 primes like the 13 1.4 and the 27 and 75 1.2.
Their APS-C 1.2 lenses are on the soft side. They are better for video than photo.
@@alexanderkapsiotis8050 All the reviews and MTF charts shows that they are VERY sharp. In fact sharper than the Sigma 1.4 lineup for APS-C.
@@panagiotistouliatos9545 I have seen reviews only on nikon apsc bodies. Mind that more reviewers are gifted these lenses for promotion bias. They might be sharp on MTF, i don't doubt.
f/1.8 on a crop sensor camera gives the background blur 1.8 x 1.5 = f/2.7 lens
But still gives 1.8 light.
@@jamesjackson4264 yes, but 1.8 bokeh.
@@ralphblach2952 I thought it was 2.7 blurr.
You did not mention CA, which is something the Sony 85 and 35 F1.8 lenses suffer from, both are terrible for CA
The first couple years, I'd remove a lens from its box, and immediately throw it over my shoulder... never to be seen again. Years later, during some move, I would find it and be like..... "OMG, have I missed you, my precious!"
Also, this lens is at $400 bucks? Shut up and take my money, Mr/Mrs. VILTROX!
wish this party lens would be f1.4
Why do i feel like this video came out already on this channel?
Because we did the 35mm version last week...
Jared and Steven….great guys never met em-Brendan Schaub
I find the viltrox 85mm RF is sharper in the center and feels more premium than the RF28-70 f2 lol. Worse AF though.
Nice 180.
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Why the heck get cleaner and cleaner images jared
Some of your presets contains added noise 😅
Why not just shoot it noisy ?
I Do 😉
he didn't say tampon :(
does't work on nikon zf?
Update the lens software, was the same on the Z8 after last update
I am 1st
school boy
Why is lens so greasy?
Why are you saying " in the hands" so creepy like
Pic came out super noisy tho
Wow Sonys are rubbish at high ISOs! Noisy AF...nice lens tho.
You can always tell an amateur by the lens hood on backwards. But, you can't tell them much!
What is a second party lens, have wondering that lately 🫣