Viltrox 23mm f1.4 Review For Sony a6000 (Better Than Sigma 30mm f1.4?!)

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▶ Let's check out the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 lens for the Sony a6000!
Hey everyone! Back at it with another lens review. Viltrox 23mm f1.4 lens with auto focus for the Sony a6000 lineup. Super stoked on seeing Viltrox enter the Sony APS-C lens range, and this lens did not disappoint. In the video I do cover some cons, like the way the manual aperture ring works, and the "A" setting on it. Overall though, despite the quirks of this thing it is SHARP, fast with the f1.4 maximum aperture, and the auto focus is great. Auto focus is great with video as well! Hope you guys dig the review, and keep an eye out for more lens review coming up. Thanks guys!
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Quick Overview
0:55 Unboxing / build quality
3:00 How it looks on the a6000
3:20 Size comparison to other lenses
3:53 Manual aperture ring pros and cons
5:54 Vingetting (side by sides)
6:28 Firmware talk
7:00 Photo examples
10:19 Image Quality vs Price
10:30 Price talk
11:45 Viltrox making more lenses?
12:08 Video auto focus
12:42 Minimum focusing distance
13:10 Street photography
14:05 - Bokeh!
14:44 Outro
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@OrphanPipe 3 года назад

Another great video! Informative? ✔ Honest? ✔ Examples? ✔

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks so much! dang, this made my day.

@pascow4735 3 года назад

Appreciate the spot on review! So much clarity 🧐

@saltedjellyfish 3 года назад

Excited to see another video on A6000 💕 it's been a while since I last watched your vids and happy that RU-vid brings me back Hope you're doing well!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I'm doing great! Hope you are too. Just so happens I posted a new video RIGHT NOW! haha. You have catching up to do.

@jardinecook3738 3 года назад

Hi Kyle, hats off to your reviews! :) Whenever I consider purchasing a lens, I check your videos first to make sure I make the right call. You are gifted in explaning technical aspects of photography in a way that's easy to understand, yet informative and thorough. Keep shooting! More power to your channel. :)

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

thanks so much! new review dropping today. Lots more lens reviews coming.

@carlibeguerie380 2 года назад

Great review in detail !

@TomTom-sy6fz 3 года назад

For me, you are the best reviewer for E-Mount lenses at all!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks!! Lots more to come in 2021

@v.6984 3 года назад

I've got it on an XT20, and it pleasantly surprised me! Wasn't expecting viltrox of all companies to make such a well rounded lens. Now that I've used it a bit I'm very interested in that new 56mm 👀

@mirage711 2 года назад

Thank you for adding so many photographs so many RU-vidrs that we do reviews just talk and talk and talk and show three photos and talk I really like your review

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

Thanks Philip! I try! 😅

@danielageele 3 года назад

Wow. I'm sold 💸🤩 Awesome video!

@Hairoreyes08 3 года назад

Always really good and honest review.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks a ton. I try my best!

@YankeeTankerOutdoors 3 года назад

greatly apricate all the videos on the a6000 - It is on my purchase list right now.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Nice! More lens reviews coming.

@rebeccamoore4177 3 года назад

Thanks for the review! Unique and super informative. I could see this lens on my a6600...

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Would be a sick combo!

@ThatGuyNerdy 3 года назад

Who nailed this video? YOU GUESSED IT YOU DID!!! Another one in the bucket great video.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks man. 🙌🏻😎

@Ansonandco 3 года назад

I like the look of the lens! Great review as always

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Would like to see your opinions on it too!

@madmax1412 3 года назад

Look forward to a review of the 56mm version and compared to Sigma's

@Camsity 3 года назад

You are awesome i watch your videos as i am sony a6100 owner with sigma 56mm f1.4 your videos are fantastic

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

thanks so much! I need that sigma 56mm f1.4...

@kevinsim1514 3 года назад

I love this even more now that you mentioned the manual aperture ring! Coupled with gold “AF 23/2.4 E” gives it that old school feel. Is there a resurgence of old school nostalgia, what with the looks and feel of the Sony A7C? Anyways, coming from the experience of using the manual Meike 35mm f1.4 lens, I get the thinking behind the aperture settings - switching from Auto to Manual aperture control, you’d want to ensure maximum depth of field (DOF) so that as much as possible is in focus. This is especially important when you’re on the street and you’re trying to catch that fleeting “moment” (as Henri Cartier- Bresson puts it). If you switch from auto to manual at f1.4, the DOF is paper thin and you might miss the subject.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

very good point. I think at first I was shooting everything at f1.4, I mean, it's fun right? but as I use it more and more, it blows me away at f2, and 2.8.

@stanleygabrel5279 3 года назад

This lens has a very good reputation, I am thinking about purchasing Fuji x-s10 with this lens. Thanks for the video.

@davidsunarto 3 года назад

All Agreed ✔✔✔ Bought this lens before u reviewed it coz i'm sure you'll gonna love it... 😄👍

@picko.pictura 3 года назад

how about video AF with A6XXX body? is it accurate and no problem ?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

No problems

@kolapyellow7631 3 года назад

Great review.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks!

@homecareful Год назад

Very well done, Kyle. I've ordered my Viltrox 23 used, but barely used, from Roberts Camera. It arrives Thursday. I'll probably be shooting indoors as it's over 100 degrees out in Baton Rouge.

@kyletaggart Год назад

It was a hot one here today too; and humid. Which I think you’re very familiar with! Love this lens, hope you can get outside with it in the future! ✌🏻

@MichTheo 3 года назад

Enjoyed this vid (and it was about time I made a comment in one of your vids!) Fellow A6000 user here too ✌

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks Michalis. No pressure to comment, just glad you enjoy the vids!

@MichTheo 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart No such pressure, just wanted to express my appreciation

@paul_gercog860 3 года назад

I buying this lens in December. For Sony A6500 .Very nice glass^_^ I'm glad!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

It’s awesome!

@Pharesm 3 месяца назад

There's 2 versions of the Sony APSC pancake lenses you mentioned: 20mm and 18mm. They are very convenient, allowing you to fit a Sony camera in your pocket. But you pay the price with heavy distortion on both. The 18mm is worse, make sure faces are in the very middle of the frame. I really wish there was a better pancake lens available. I couldn't figure out if there was any in-camera compensation on the 6700 available for this lens, unlike my more modern 11mm Sony f1.8 lens As for the Viltrox, I think the 27mm is the one to buy.

@kaushaltiwari9773 3 года назад

Thanks Kyle. How is its AF for AFC compared to the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS? Will the eye AF and subject tracking work like it does on Sony native glass? I am going to upgrade to a newer APS-C body?

@Angarsk100 3 года назад

3:50 Ohh! That just might be the selling point for me, I miss so much to have both rings on the lens

@ralphbullis40 3 года назад

Ordered one for video work

@homesavvytech 3 года назад

Nice review. Really liked how you have split the chapters. I'm planning to buy a Fuji X-S10/E4 as a replacement for my A6000 and looking forward to owning the 23mmF1.4 X mount lens. Just wondering if you have any idea how different the new Tokinas are from the Viltrox?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I didn’t know Tokina had some new lenses out, I’ll have to do some research myself!

@goodsoul6675 3 года назад

9:50 wtf! Hen with a beard.?😯😂 Btw nice video 👍

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

She’s sensitive about that haha

@masterdfxLV 3 года назад

I got this lens for 320euro + a6000 for 390euro two weeks ago and i think its no brainer for that price, as for lens it has bit vinjette at corners at f1.4 and is bit soft at 1.4, but if your not pixel peeper at 200% or more its superb, and f2 and further its super sharp, very happy with lens, autofocus is accurate, fast and reliable. Review is 100% of my opinion after 2 week of use.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Good to hear others enjoying it. I’m gonna start utilizing it more at f2 f2.8. I may do a fun “sharpest lens I own” video and see which one comes out on top. I’m not a pixel peeper but it may be fun!

@masterdfxLV 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart :-) it should be fun:-), as for me that softness dont exist because i like to print out my pictures on 10x15, yes im bit oldscool, but the feeling im getting when looking and touching real photo is way more satisfying than stearing at monitor:-D And sharpnes at 1.4 is still excellent for price eaven looking pictures on 42inch big TV screen. And focal lenght was big deal for me because 30mm is too tight for big building photography and indor shoots, as i like to travel a lot and use one lens only.

@GibbyGuyGo 3 года назад

Can you use a filter with the hood? Love your videos! They have taught me a lot

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

yup!

@BoopyTheFox Год назад

V is: + better for video (amazing AF, firmware updates) + better for stills with chroma correction (ring, sharper) - worse for out-of-the-box stills (abberations on f/1.4 to f/2.8) + better value I see sense in sigma for unprocessed stills f/1.4_2.8 specifically, for everything else I'd choose viltrox.

@ianzhao5693 3 года назад

Just tested this lens for Fuji x mount cameras. The chromatic aberration is horrendous. The worst of all lenses I’ve experienced including some vintage ones. The image quality wide open is really soft, corners are much worse. I’ve sent it back, and then tested the samyang/rokinon 21 f1.4. I must say, the samyang truly has the best image quality out of all others that I’ve seen at this focal length, including the Fuji x 23 1.4. The Fuji 23 f2 on the other hand might have a slightly more contrast. You should test it out the Sony version if manual focusing is an option for you.

@jsscreation9696 3 года назад

Thanku very much

@joewallau874 3 года назад

Great video! I am in the middle of this buying decision: I have Pentax DSLR (several primes and zooms), and I am looking to add a system for walk-around and landscape, Looking to save weight/size. The most weight saving would be the pancake @ f2.8, but better low light with the Viltrox @ f1.4. Right? Thanks much! Good job! JW

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Absolutely better low light at f1.4 with the Viltrox. Thanks!

@kishor2161 3 года назад

Nice video

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

thanks for stoppin by!

@specimen9661 3 года назад

Who da best? U da best

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

NO YOU ARE!

@MA-jm3fu 3 года назад

Dope!

@robertwlester 2 года назад

I came, I purchased, I sold on ebay, then I purchased again. A very nice lens.

@yuandeita5844 3 года назад

Got a question, on the a6000 when you use the aperture from Auto-manual, or vice versa - do you need to reset the camera? or you can just do either-or on the fly? thanks

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Can switch them whenever you want!

@elijahedwards6469 3 года назад

nice lens!!!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

it is!

@rockazz82 3 года назад

Great review, can you do review on Viltrox 33mm f1.4 and put it against the sony e35mm f1.8...might want to to replace my sel35 for the Viltrox for more bokeh..but would love to see comparison before i jump.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Great idea! It will be a while though before I do that. But it’s on my list!

@rockazz82 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart Take your time man, it’s going to be a great comparison. Cheers

@lazarus213 3 года назад

Hi! Saw in another video that you also use the Sigma 16mm f1.4. How would you say this compares to that? Would keeping both be somewhat redundant? Thanks in advance for your advice and great video!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Keeping both wouldn’t be redundant at all. 16mm feels much wider. Both are stellar lenses. The 23mm is on sale right now for like $30 off.

@lazarus213 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart nice thanks for the quick advice! Just purchased for Black Friday thanks to your video. Cheers and keep up the great work!

@Oholisfliesandfishing 3 года назад

Great review.... Reviews.... I just bought sigma 16mm 1.4... Now i am looking for something more like for portraits (sigma does pretty good job... But its not super easy do do good portraits) So, as a walkaround and portrait lense.... Which focal lenght would you recommend? 30-35mm? I use sony a6000

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

The 30mm is gonna be better for portraits, but I kinda like the 24mm better for walk around/everyday stuff. Either way, I don't think you'll be disappointed though!

@zachleng29 3 года назад

high school student on a low budget here: I'm looking for a lens that can kinda do a bit of everything, as in I can mount the camera at my computer to use as a webcam for all my zoom calls with my school, but also to be able to be used to take portrait photos with family and friends, and also film video for events and recordings. I'm pretty much between the sigma 16mm 1.4 and this lens, but need some help deciding. any help is appreciated :D

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

The sigma is a little better for zoom if you’re room is small. Both great lenses. The 16mm is less suitable for portraits up close to the face.

@art_by_adrian2913 3 месяца назад

Great video mine doesnt have gold lettering lol im upset i just got it today i won it through an online auction

@soundofthegardenwatc 3 года назад

I was just deciding to sell or keep a6300. Keep because of cheaper lenses. Now I will get the x-t3 and get these lenses

@patrick-resendiz 3 года назад

Why the XT-3 vs the X-S10? I’m in the same boat.

@soundofthegardenwatc 3 года назад

@@patrick-resendiz huh. X-s10

@Pharesm 3 месяца назад

I have the problem, that I cannot get close enough to my foreground subjects to get good bokeh. I wish that lens was able to focus at shorter range.

@MrLanun8x 3 года назад

Really love the bokeh effect with the F1.4

@AAfif-gd4px 3 года назад

I've owned multiple Sigma lenses for Nikon and they've all had backfocusing issues. It's apparently quite common. I know they're cheaper than most of the competition but for the price it's still pretty inexusable. Moving onto Sony and wanted to know if this was a good Sigma alternative so thank you.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I don’t back button focus. The only Viltrox I’ve had some issues with is the 56mm. It focuses to the background sometimes. Sony doesn’t make a 24mm f1.4 for APSC, if they did that would be awesome. But this lens is unique and I honestly enjoy it a ton.

@superelectic45 3 месяца назад

On the Nikon cameras I owned you could compensate for back and front focusing in the settings menu according to which lens you had attached

@fdezo6525 7 месяцев назад

Buen video, buena explicacion. No entiendo ese empeño que tienen algunos fotografos de mal emplear una buena camara y un buen lente tomando fotografias en vertical de manera indiscriminada, como si fuera un telefono celular.

@PraveenGurbani 6 месяцев назад

This lenses can create a issue of vignetted (corner sides black border) while shooting this on sony zve10 video mode?

@chsinskyy 3 года назад

I'm getting the a6000 and i plan to do some portrait photography , do you think it'll be great with a proper lense?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

It’s a decent portrait lens. If you want a lens specifically for portraits with great background separation, the Sony 50mm f1.8 and Sigma 56mm f1.4 are the perfect portrait lenses. However the 23mm f1.4 Viltrox will his great results, and you can use it or more general use as well.

@alififinra 11 месяцев назад

Hi Kyle! Which one do you prefer for travel photography, 23mm viltrox or 30mm sigma? Thank you

@kyletaggart 11 месяцев назад

My personal preference in-line the 23mm. I like the wider angle, and love the colors straight of camera with the Viltrox. I also like the vignette at 1.4 in bright environments.

@RawloftheDead 3 года назад

I wonder why they did 23mm rather then just 24? Its an odd MM but your review is great

@rmonaghan88 3 года назад

My guess would be that 23 with a 1.5 crop is 34.5 so is slightly closer to 35mm Equivalent then 24 at 36mm.

@prithviraj9158 3 года назад

First again bro.... Keep goin

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@whisky1991q 3 года назад

viltrox 33 vs sigma 30 plz

@geopapa80 3 года назад

I have the 30mm 1.4 (which I love) but I'm so torn as I think 23mm is the perfect all around indoor/outdoor focal length. If you pair it to a 50-56mm for portraits you have a perfect combo I think. But I'm so reluctant to either have both 23mm and 30mm or sell my 30mm. What do you think having used both lenses? Does it make sense to have them both?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I personally don’t think it makes sense to have both. Gonna be limited times where you are choosing one or the other I think before you walk out the door. However that’s up to you!

@geopapa80 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart Thnx. So which one would you keep?..

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Not sure honestly. I’m impartial to the aperture ring. I like it, but I don’t need it. I guess right now I’d say the Viltrox but that’s because I’ve been using it for the last few weeks. It’s really a coin flip for me.

@kristiangurholt59 Год назад

Did you end up buying the Viltrox? If so, which one do you prefer?

@geopapa80 Год назад

@@kristiangurholt59 I bought the Kamlan 21mm 1.8 and kept the Sigma which is my favourite lens. I'm thinking of buying the Sigma 18-50 2.8 though and selling a bunch of stuff like the kit lens, a vintage pentax 50mm and the kamlan 21mm 1.8..

@jaegriggs 3 года назад

Question. I have the sigma 30mm and the 56mm I used to shoot with the sigma 16mm as well but it was damaged. I don't want to buy the 16 again but still want something that I fairly wide. Does it make sense to get the 23mm if I have the 30mm for videography

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

It's a bit different, however It's not nearly as wide as the 16mm. Maybe see if a camera shop can fix the 16mm? or contact sigma, ya never know!

@juleanmag 3 года назад

love it

@gigioustic8190 3 года назад

which sharper/better between viltrox and sigma 30mm f1.4？

@whisky1991q 3 года назад

I wanna know too

@GravityGun 3 года назад

I have read that this lense is not fully compatible with the a6000. Also i have read that some user have got problems with the auto aperture when switching the mode and the only way to solve it is by detaching the lense. Have you experienced such issues? 😬

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I haven’t had any of that happen to me. Nothin but fun with this lens so far.

@ananthums8970 3 года назад

Is there any vignetting in vdos ?

@danilocarriel2574 2 года назад

Hola amigo. Vi tu video y mencionaste el 24 1.8 de Sony, ¿lo tienes? me interesa saber si ¿viltrox 23 1.4 tiene mejor nitidez que el Sony? independiente del precio. Gracias de antemano. Saludos cordiales.

@Hisako86 23 дня назад

idk which should i pick, this or the sigma :c

@AJCoReTV 3 года назад

Oh I have a A6100 & 16mm sigma, but this is slightly wider than the 30mm sigma & cheaper price... thx for sharing!!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

No prob! 🙌🏻

@AJCoReTV 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart any videos on how to handle color grading on an A6100, since it doesnt include color profiles?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Nope. I only change my white balance to custom for my videos depending on my lighting.

@GodOfDes 2 года назад

which one is more sharpen compare to sigma 30mm f1.4, and which one is better for filmming

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

It's very close. Maybe the Sigma 30mm.

@gorkaglg9744 3 года назад

Hello! its as sharp as the sigma 30mm? I´m going to buy one of them and it´s important to me. Thank´s and really a good video!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Very close I think!

@marianbertram479 3 года назад

It is unfortunately not as sharp as sigma 16/30/56mm wide open. To be honest, I'm afraid of using the viltrox wide open, because I'm spoiled of using the sigma trio which is really sharpness starting from 1.4. The Viltrox comes close around 2.0 and above. But for Instragram 1.4 is ok.

@scottw1174 3 года назад

Would you recommend this lense for night photography without a tripod

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Yes! You’ll be able to get some really sharp images and great low light performance especially on a tripod.

@TawnyAndLuke 3 года назад

How about stabilization during video? Better than the Sigma?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Neither of them have stabilization. 👍🏻

@dezertson2011 Год назад

How come no one ever says how far they are from the object they are photographing? I am trying to find a lens that's good for Zoom calls that naturally blurs the background. I have the Sigma F1.4 30mm, but I have to sit very far from the camera to fit in the frame and then the bokeh is not very strong. Any recommendations for what I am trying to do?

@kyletaggart Год назад

Right, the closer you are to the lens, the more the background will be blurred behind you. If you have limited space, then a wider lens would be better suited, however there may be some distortion based on how close you’re sitting as well. For my most recent videos I use the Viltrox 23mm f1.4, and I’m probably 4-6ft from the end of the lens. I used to use the Sigma 16mm, which will allow you to get much closer to the lens. You can test out framing if you have the kit lens. Put that on, sit where your comfortable or your preferable placement, then see how much of your body is in frame at 16mm, 23mm, 30mm etc. That would give you a better idea of what focal length you may need. 👍🏻 if possible, you could always back the camera up, behind your laptop/monitor, but that depends on your space.

@BojanBojovic 2 года назад

I am thinking about buying this lens for Fuji, however it is difficult to decide as half of the people that used it say it is brilliant while other half says it is garbage. I am aware of Fuji fanboyism and rage whenever someone says that Fuji is not perfect and that there is something else that works as good or better, but still difficult to decide. My problem is basically the CA amount, it seems like it has it a lot wide open, also flaringb is very bad. The rest is just ok for me, but CA and flaring make a lens looks and feels cheap. BTW the music is magnificent, so tired of crappy modern music everyone else uses for their videos. 🖖

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

Me personally, unless it’s crazy, I don’t really notice CA. The vingetting is the biggest thing for this lens at f1.4. I also only tested on Sony, not Fuji.

@Pharesm 4 месяца назад

I have both of those Sony pancake lenses, one 20mm and one 28mm... They are not great, but your A6xxx with that lens will fit into your pants pocket! One is much sharper than the other, but I don't remember which, its a long time ago that I used them.

@somenbi264 3 года назад

for such video close up shoulder like you do in your video, which one should i buy? sigma 16mm or viltrox 23mm? and how about for overhead table videography?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Close up shoulder? If you mean the framing I do for the video I’ve been using the Viltrox 23mm but I’ve used the sigma for years. Both work well. As for over the top view, the sigma sees more with the wider view, but there is some barrel distortion. The Viltrox would need to be higher up bc of the focal length but it has less barrel distortion.

@somenbi264 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart Thank you. Well, I mean your shoulder framing when you explain in your video.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Gotcha. Yeah I now switched to the Viltrox, mainly just bc I wanted to try a different lens, and it is a slightly more flattering look than a wider lens.

@orlandoricardo2328 3 года назад

I got Sigma30mm is not problem for me I prefer Sigma better construction is same F 1.4 metal construction I don't see the difference my friend the only don't have sigma hood is not metal is plastic Sigma smooth ring.For me Sigma is lighter lens and wide too, I think is depend use it but I keep Sigma 30mm F1.4

@bagibagiilmu958 3 года назад

hi, thanks for nice review, so this lens better than sigma 30mm?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I'd say they're extremely close in performance. They do have a different look, due to the focal length, vingetting, and bokeh.

@bagibagiilmu958 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart how about sharpnes?

@rjcaubalejo 3 месяца назад

How is the continous AF performance of this lens BTW?

@kyletaggart 3 месяца назад

Good. I didn’t notice any huge difference between this and sigma/sony at a similar focal length.

@Zwalter 3 года назад

Is it because of the lens hood what caused the vignetting? Planning to buy this lens.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

No, it is not. It’s just an affect when down at that aperture.

@Zwalter 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart Ohh okay thanks. By the way I really loved your videos man. All the reviews and comparison are awesome! Keep it up.

@speed_and_motion 3 года назад

How is the focus with video?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Great from what I can tell. I shot my last video on this lens. Also there’s a video auto focus test in this one, just near the end.

@ZakiArab 3 года назад

Hi Kyle So just to be sure, is it better than the sigma 30mm? With the price around the same Thanks!

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I wouldn’t say better. It’s a different focal length. Both are great lenses.

@ZakiArab 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart I see, I end up bought the viltrox just now because of the focal length , cross fingers! Thanks for the feedback

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Enjoy! I really enjoy the lens.

@ananthums8970 3 года назад

We can fix vignetting in post right ?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Yep! Also there has been an update for the lens, which may also fix it.

@philinebarlis5969 3 года назад

Is it better than the 16-55 mm kit lens?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Much better!

@DavidLeicamFotografia 2 года назад

I'm a photographer. And I work at an automaker making this Jeep Renegede. 15:17

@rockazz82 3 года назад

Hey buddy i just grab this lens for my A6000, somehow i can't change aperture on the lens ring, only able to change through camera dial, are you facing this issue on a6000?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

No. You sure it’s not in “A” mode on the lens? Also there is a firmware update as well for the lens (micro usb plugs directly into the lens. You don’t need the firmware update, but if you’re having an issue it wouldn’t hurt.

@rockazz82 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart Thanks man, i will try it again and update the firmware if needed. Thanks for the reply, Cheers

@Jofranz 3 года назад

Is the 56mm version offered in sony ss well or exclusive to fuji only?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

not on Sony yet! However sigma does have the 56mm f1.4. I will review that lens eventually. I hear it's awesome.

@Jofranz 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart the 56 is too expensive for me :(

@Jofranz 3 года назад

Sigmas 56 haha I already have the 16mm but I plan to upgrade my body to 6400 soo I'm saving up for it

@cristiabc1310 Год назад

The gold engravement looks not very good on it..

@itsdira8693 2 года назад

if you only have those two lens if you could only one lens what is that ? and why ? because I have only kit lens and want to travel, want the bokeh, and only want to only one prime lens for my second lens, I used it for family trip

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

If I could only have one prime lens along with the kit lens? hmmm, I'd probably forgo the kit lens and prime lens combo and just the the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8. It's a lovely, well rounded, do a lot (not all) lens. But yes, the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 might be my pick for one prime lens with the kit lens. Or the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS.

@AshtonBoni 3 года назад

Advice. Just bought this lens. When I put the lens in "A" it stays at f/16 I can't control the aperture on my top dail. Any thoughts?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

It’s not all the way in A. The A is close to the f16. There is a small notch (feeling) once it goes in A. I talked about this in the video, as it’s a small con for me. You either control the aperture via camera dials when having it in A (and it can possibly get bumped out of it to f16). Or control it via the aperture ring manually, and f1.4 and other lower apertures are on the other side of the aperture ring.

@AshtonBoni 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart thanks for replying. I did some research n found that if I turn off the camera, remove the lens, put the lens back, and turn it back on it worked. I can now control the aperture via camera BUT I can also control the lens via camera even if the lens is out of the "A" setting. WIERD!

@AshtonBoni 3 года назад

FYI I' m using a A6000 with updated firmware.

@AshtonBoni 3 года назад

But it works like it should on my A6400

@AshtonBoni 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart last message. Firmware update (1.1.6) fixed it. ALSO after up update I'm able to control aperture via camera no matter what the lens setting is on.

@davidsetiawan3487 3 года назад

They don't have OSS right?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

They do not.

@charruaporelmundo 3 года назад

Waiting for this company to delivers to us a 50 mm1.4 ff

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

I’ve been told it’s soon!

@charruaporelmundo 3 года назад

hikyletaggart That’s a really nice rumor , 1.4 right?, not another 1.8?.

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

1.4. They actually just announced the 23mm and 33mm f1.4 for Canon EM. So I think Sony is very close.

@raymonddelacruz9776 2 года назад

Hello is your viltrox 23mm is upgraded to the latest firmware?

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

no, so if you're expecting it to be better, it's better than anything in this vid!

@raymonddelacruz9776 2 года назад

@@kyletaggart i have issue on my viltrox 23mm just bought it yesterday. . The autofocus on video its not that good . . Always focus breathing and then i update the firmware to 1.1.6 the focus breathing is gone now . . Then the auto focus is smooth. . . I thought my lens is broke when i purchase it. . . Btw i purchase this lens bcuz u have a good review on it :)

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

I freaking LOVE this lens. I’ll have to update it. I think what helps for me - is I’ve kept a decent distance during video. I use it a lot now for my ranking head in videos.

@user-sv6bk4ri3y 2 года назад

Does NEX-5N (contrast autofocus only) have autofocus problems with this lens?

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

I haven't heard of issues, and cant speak on that as I don't have an NEX-5N.

@user-sv6bk4ri3y 2 года назад

I bought this lens and answer to himself. Unfortunately autofocus does not work on nex-5n and probably other old cameras. I am really disappointed😞

@kyletaggart 2 года назад

Really? Interesting. I know there are firmware updates - I don’t know if the updates include backwards comparability

@y200yk 2 года назад

Мля, вообще нет автофокуса? Только ручной?

@user-sv6bk4ri3y 2 года назад

@@y200yk да, вообще нет, хотя и пытается сфокусироваться. Кроме того камера не понимает изменение диафрагмы кольцом на объективе. В общем не совместим со старыми тушками.

@mongovideo5111 3 года назад

If you had to choose one, this or the Sigma 30mm 1.4?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

It's a razor thin margin. I think I prefer the 24mm focal length more. Just my preference. They're both excellent. Also, Viltrox is coming out with a 33mm f1.4 as well!

@mongovideo5111 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart Thanks. Yeah I want a lens to go along with the kit lens to take travelling. Can't make my mind up on focal length though. I guess I need to figure out what I mainly set my kit lens too then go from there.

@PhengHawj1993 3 года назад

Does the a6000 have autofocus problem with this lens?

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Not from what I’ve seen.

@PhengHawj1993 3 года назад

@@kyletaggart would you rather get this lens or the sigma 16mm 1.4? I plan to use the lens for street photography/travel

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Probably this lens. I prefer a little tighter than wide.

@semurrrrrr 3 года назад

Sony busy making lenses for ff and gm series and other companies busy making lenses for sony aps c lens. How come😒

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Not sure specifically, but the one thing that comes to mind is $$$.

@Grave-js2fl 3 года назад

does anyone have battery drain issues with this camera like 100% to 80% in the space of 20 minutes whilst taking about 15 photos or is it just me

@kyletaggart 3 года назад

Doesn’t have the best battery, but that shouldn’t be the case. Some things to help, airplane mode, screen and viewfinder brightness, sleep timer for screen.