Really want to congratulate you on your channel - as a rookie M50 owner and general photo noob, I find the information your present here (as in all your videos) is invaluable! Once again, thankyou so much for you content!
I completely agree with you. I'm looking for an option to upgrade my nifty fifty and I found that most people recommends sigma 56 f1.4, but I consider that it just feels weird. The subject is so sharp and the background is so blurry that full body shots looks like they are superimposed. I understand why people likes sigma, but I want something with a different character and perhaps Viltrox is the way to go. Thanks so much for your video, it helped me a lot.
Been waiting for you to release this video. Bought this lens last week. I'd say not much difference with Sigma 56mm f1.4 unless you pixel peep. For the price... this is a steal. The only gripe I have with this lens is the minimum focusing distance. But if the subject is big anyway, it wont matter. :)
Wow, you just keep getting better, I can't push pause, or anything..I can barely get back up to top to push like lol....I'm hooked until the end every time. THANK YOU so much!!
Great video as always. I'm wondering how you feel about these VS the Sigma series - It looks like they are going for that same "3 prime lens" setup that Sigma has, but would save you roughly $200.00 if you bought each set respectively 23mm/33mm/56mm vs 16mm/30mm/56mm. I don't know that the 23mm is enough to get me to give up my beloved Canon Pancake but the 33 and 56 are both super intriguing at that price point.
The Sigma's will be sharper and more clinical, with higher contrast. The Viltrox will have more charter, with a bit smoother background blur, and be a bit lower contrast. It's really personal preference, try to look at some good sample images online. For the record, I think the Viltrox 23mm is the best lens on the mount, especially for the money. If you already have the 22mm, I would look at the 16mm Sigma, or 56mm Sigma or Viltrox next. If you mainly to photography, I would go with one of the 56mm lenses, for video I would go for the 16mm.
How kind of you. Thanks! That really helps, and it means more if people other than myself do it. So I have mostly stoped sharing my own videos, so I really appreciate it.
@@kingsamvisuals I’ve been planning on buying a sigma 56 for a long time but it’s expensive so I’ll probably get this viltrox. What are the main differences between the two though?
Both are good lenses. The Viltrox is about $100 cheaper. The Sigma will be sharper and more clinical, with higher contrast. The Viltrox will have more charter, with a bit smoother background blur, and be a bit lower contrast. It's really personal preference, try to look at some good sample images online, from both lenses.
Hi @Mark, do you recommend this one over , I am literally starting in photography, I like taking portraits full body ones and I wonder which one is best Sigma 56 mm / F 1.4 DC DN or Viltrox 56mm f1.4 for the M50, thanks !!
Could you recommend which canon ef-m lens would be best for portraits? I've looked at the Viltrox 23 and 56mm models but can't figure out which would be better? Do you have a personal preference? Does either of them have IS?
Hi Mark. I've been using Viltrox 33 mm 1.4 for fashion shoots and have great pictures that have been published in mags. Would it be a good upgrade to 56 mm?
It would not so much be an upgrade, as give a different look, having both would be ideal. For that type of work you really should have the 56mm as well.
Both are good lenses. The Viltrox is about $100 cheaper. The Sigma will be sharper and more clinical, with higher contrast. The Viltrox will have more charter, with a bit smoother background blur, and be a bit lower contrast. It's really personal preference, try to look at some good sample images online, from both lenses.
Thanks for another great review! I've been lurking for a while and just subscribed. I love your channel and your fucus on the overshadowed Canon M line. Can you please check your link to the filter in the description? I can't get it to work properly.
Question, in previous, you mentioned arca swiss for under the small rig cage -game changer? Which one for the Canon M50 cage? As there are 40mm? 50?60?etc...I need a quick release and Nice solid ball mount, as mine are cheap plastic.. breaking...Thank you in advance !!!
All of my plates and cages seem to measure 37mm for plate. I wonder if the 40, 50, 60 is the how wide the mounts are going the other way? just a guess, but with the M50 cage, most of the bottom of the unit is a plate, so no issues with any size in that direction.
just a question for anyone with this lens does it still have that purple colour when it goes to f/1.4 (the soft look that goes to purple blue) please let me know. im curious and dont wanna waste my money
I have not noticed it, but if you jump on the Facebook forums, like the canon m50 users group, it’s a great place to ask this question and get lots of feedback.
Really good video! I was wondering how does it compare with a Canon EF 50 + speed booster… It has a 6mm difference, but if I can live with that, am I missing too much? Since I use my camera only for photos, the aperture priority video even though is super cool, would not be a big plus 😬
Good comparison, I should try and make that video. The Viltrox will give you a much sharper and more detailed image, but the 50mm with the speed booster makes the lens act like a f1.2 lens, so more background blur. The Viltrox would give superior results overall.
I just purchased this lens for my Sony a 6000 and doesn’t seem like the manual focus does anything at all do you think there’s a firmware update or do you think there are somethings not working right with the inside of a lens I hate to send it back if there’s nothing wrong with it
Hi. you mention that this len allow you to shoot aperture priority mode video on m50. do you put it in auto mode video and just adjust the aperture ring?
I picked this lens up a bit ago, and unfortunately, I was incredibly disappointed with its performance. I think there might have been some kind of factory defect, but when I opened the lens up to f1.4, the image was prohibitively soft, to the point where it straight up looked like I missed focus. My TTartisan lenses are sharper wide open than that poor Viltrox lens was, so I immediately sent it back. I did buy the lens second-hand, so there's a chance the thing might have been dropped in transit or mistreated by its original owner, but I'm going to be wary if I order from Viltrox again.
Really want to congratulate you on your channel - as a rookie M50 owner and general photo noob, I find the information your present here (as in all your videos) is invaluable! Once again, thankyou so much for you content!
Awesome, thank you!
Me too, I am a noob as well. I own an M50 and a SL3. I really enjoy your channel, Mark, I get great information here.
I completely agree with you. I'm looking for an option to upgrade my nifty fifty and I found that most people recommends sigma 56 f1.4, but I consider that it just feels weird. The subject is so sharp and the background is so blurry that full body shots looks like they are superimposed. I understand why people likes sigma, but I want something with a different character and perhaps Viltrox is the way to go. Thanks so much for your video, it helped me a lot.
Great to hear!
Been waiting for you to release this video. Bought this lens last week. I'd say not much difference with Sigma 56mm f1.4 unless you pixel peep. For the price... this is a steal. The only gripe I have with this lens is the minimum focusing distance. But if the subject is big anyway, it wont matter. :)
Yes, it's such a great lens, especially for the price.
Love your videos. You make it easy to understand and help decide if products for me.
Thank you!
I am a fashion photographer,shooting models and runway fashion shows. Because of this video, I bought the 56mm 1.4 viltrox.
@@markwiemels
Wow, you just keep getting better, I can't push pause, or anything..I can barely get back up to top to push like lol....I'm hooked until the end every time. THANK YOU so much!!
What an incredibly kind comment, thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying my hardest.
Sorry for my English.
Is this 56mm lens will get crop factor in Canon M50 like Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM + adapter..?
I got this lens used for $250 CAD. I am blown away by the quality of images coming out of it. Best value for money.
Great video as always. I'm wondering how you feel about these VS the Sigma series - It looks like they are going for that same "3 prime lens" setup that Sigma has, but would save you roughly $200.00 if you bought each set respectively 23mm/33mm/56mm vs 16mm/30mm/56mm.
I don't know that the 23mm is enough to get me to give up my beloved Canon Pancake but the 33 and 56 are both super intriguing at that price point.
The Sigma's will be sharper and more clinical, with higher contrast. The Viltrox will have more charter, with a bit smoother background blur, and be a bit lower contrast. It's really personal preference, try to look at some good sample images online. For the record, I think the Viltrox 23mm is the best lens on the mount, especially for the money. If you already have the 22mm, I would look at the 16mm Sigma, or 56mm Sigma or Viltrox next. If you mainly to photography, I would go with one of the 56mm lenses, for video I would go for the 16mm.
I Shared your video to M50 groups on Facebook because I Love your Videos ❤️
How kind of you. Thanks! That really helps, and it means more if people other than myself do it. So I have mostly stoped sharing my own videos, so I really appreciate it.
amazing video as always! Definitely going to get this lens
This is good. I have it. But I think the sigma 56 is better if you can afford to spend extra
@@kingsamvisuals I’ve been planning on buying a sigma 56 for a long time but it’s expensive so I’ll probably get this viltrox. What are the main differences between the two though?
Both are good lenses. The Viltrox is about $100 cheaper. The Sigma will be sharper and more clinical, with higher contrast. The Viltrox will have more charter, with a bit smoother background blur, and be a bit lower contrast. It's really personal preference, try to look at some good sample images online, from both lenses.
Thanks!
Very kind of you. Thank you.
Hi @Mark, do you recommend this one over , I am literally starting in photography, I like taking portraits full body ones and I wonder which one is best Sigma 56 mm / F 1.4 DC DN or Viltrox 56mm f1.4 for the M50, thanks !!
I think I found the answer from the other comments, thanks for sharing this content
Could you recommend which canon ef-m lens would be best for portraits? I've looked at the Viltrox 23 and 56mm models but can't figure out which would be better? Do you have a personal preference? Does either of them have IS?
Hi Mark. I've been using Viltrox 33 mm 1.4 for fashion shoots and have great pictures that have been published in mags. Would it be a good upgrade to 56 mm?
It would not so much be an upgrade, as give a different look, having both would be ideal. For that type of work you really should have the 56mm as well.
Hey Mark. Why would I get this over the Sigma variant? Thanks.
Both are good lenses. The Viltrox is about $100 cheaper. The Sigma will be sharper and more clinical, with higher contrast. The Viltrox will have more charter, with a bit smoother background blur, and be a bit lower contrast. It's really personal preference, try to look at some good sample images online, from both lenses.
Glad I found this. I am a realtor. Would you recommend this lens for real estate videos and photos? I have a Canon M50 Mark II.
No. Too tight for realestate. Use 16mm or 23mm to give wide angle and volume. 56 is for portraits
great info and video alike
i just find the canon 35mm efm to be too expensive. but i think this viltrox 56mm is more affordable but can provide a good image
thank you for this
You are most welcome.
Great content Mark. Makes me want to consider this over the Sigma. The latter is almost twice as priced here locally.
I have been trying to find one as a loaner to make a comparison video. I would like to know the difference too.
@@markwiemels that would be great. Goodluck on your search.
Thanks for another great review! I've been lurking for a while and just subscribed. I love your channel and your fucus on the overshadowed Canon M line.
Can you please check your link to the filter in the description? I can't get it to work properly.
Thanks for letting me know. Try and it now and let me know.
@@markwiemels It may just be me, but when I follow the link to Amazon, it opens with a search for "k" which brings up a lot but no filters.
@@omeletn what country are you in?
@@markwiemels Currently, Japan.
Question, in previous, you mentioned arca swiss for under the small rig cage -game changer? Which one for the Canon M50 cage? As there are 40mm? 50?60?etc...I need a quick release and Nice solid ball mount, as mine are cheap plastic.. breaking...Thank you in advance !!!
All of my plates and cages seem to measure 37mm for plate. I wonder if the 40, 50, 60 is the how wide the mounts are going the other way? just a guess, but with the M50 cage, most of the bottom of the unit is a plate, so no issues with any size in that direction.
just a question for anyone with this lens does it still have that purple colour when it goes to f/1.4 (the soft look that goes to purple blue) please let me know. im curious and dont wanna waste my money
I have not noticed it, but if you jump on the Facebook forums, like the canon m50 users group, it’s a great place to ask this question and get lots of feedback.
Really good video!
I was wondering how does it compare with a Canon EF 50 + speed booster…
It has a 6mm difference, but if I can live with that, am I missing too much?
Since I use my camera only for photos, the aperture priority video even though is super cool, would not be a big plus 😬
Good comparison, I should try and make that video. The Viltrox will give you a much sharper and more detailed image, but the 50mm with the speed booster makes the lens act like a f1.2 lens, so more background blur. The Viltrox would give superior results overall.
@@markwiemels thanks for the reply ❤️
For m50 canon, do I just buy the lens or do I need an adapter? Thx
No adapter, just buy the EF-M version (sometimes called EOS-M).
I just purchased this lens for my Sony a 6000 and doesn’t seem like the manual focus does anything at all do you think there’s a firmware update or do you think there are somethings not working right with the inside of a lens I hate to send it back if there’s nothing wrong with it
Make sure have the latest firmware, and make sure the camera is set to manual focus.
How does this lens compare to the 55-200mm (which I own) at 55mm in portraits outside?
This will be better, but the 55-200 is good at 200, if you have the space.
Hi. you mention that this len allow you to shoot aperture priority mode video on m50. do you put it in auto mode video and just adjust the aperture ring?
Yes.
Does it update on an iPad?
can the nifty fifty be a cheaper alternative to the viltorx 56mm....?
Yes, sort of, not the same low light and background blur, and not as sharp, but the image will have a similar feel.
Can I use this lense on my Sony zv-e10?
Yes, I have linked the Sony version in the comments. Just make sure it says Sony e mount when ordering.
I picked this lens up a bit ago, and unfortunately, I was incredibly disappointed with its performance. I think there might have been some kind of factory defect, but when I opened the lens up to f1.4, the image was prohibitively soft, to the point where it straight up looked like I missed focus. My TTartisan lenses are sharper wide open than that poor Viltrox lens was, so I immediately sent it back. I did buy the lens second-hand, so there's a chance the thing might have been dropped in transit or mistreated by its original owner, but I'm going to be wary if I order from Viltrox again.
Does it work on r50
No, it's EF-M not RF mount
Rumors again of Canon dropping M series ( Jared Polin ) LOL IDK? Could it be?
He has been “predicting” for 10 years, at some point he’s going to be right.
@@markwiemels I guess I would feel disenchanted with Canon all together if they did this. They already pulled the 24P
hate love LOL
Pulled 24p in which camera?
@@markwiemels m6 right?
They updated the firmware to fix that.
I'm messing with you brother. Keep up the good work..
nice 😘
Thanks 😊
no, not for me
Thanks for watching.