Best Budget Lens for Fujifilm 2024 - Viltrox 56mm f1.7 AF Review

This could possibly be the best deal for a 56mm lens in 2024. If you shoot Fuji X mount and don't already have a 85mm equivalent prime lens... this may be interesting...
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[@TasKarp]

Nice review. I got this because as you mentioned my 56 1.2 fuji is too heavy for everyday carry. It's also much cheaper than the 50 f2 fuji so I can't wait to start trying this lens out. I hope your friend with the mask is better soon.

[@JayRegular]

It's crazy how an extra 200ish grams can make such a big difference to the shooting experience 😂

[@LucyS565]

Great review Jay! Looks like a great little lens! I could use a cup of that tea. ☺👍

[@JayRegular]

Thanks Lucy! This is the new nifty 85 for the Fuji 😎

[@ElCid_86]

Thanks, I have the Viltrox 13mm and 27mm. I'd love to see a comparison with Meike, Sigma and TTArtisans.

[@JayRegular]

If those brands ever contact me I'll definitely do so

[@ryanclouse299]

i have no idea on meike or ttartisan. Both are sharp in the middle and sigma is a little soft wide open while viltron wide open sharpness is pretty good across the frame. Sigma is sharp across the frame at f2 though and has higher contrast even wide open. f1.4 and f1.7 is not that much different I probably couldn't tell without side by side. Both have pretty confident af. Sigma has virtually not vignette while viltrox has quite a bit. Sigma wide open has more ca but both are decently controlled. sigma has a bit of distortion that is corrected in software. Viltrox has a slight pincushion but looks fine uncorrected. Sigma feels slightly better in hand, but both are pretty plastic fantastic. I can't really compare pure sharpness to each other much or which has faster af because of being on two different systems. I used sigma 56mm f1.4 on a6000 and viltrox 56mm f1.7 on x-h1. Both make great images, I would probably buy viltrox just because of the pricetag. Both versions are better than viltrox's 56mm f1.4

[@ryanclouse299]

sigma's corners are soft wide open***

[@npdady]

I just got one for MYR 400. Can't wait to try it out.

[@cocopommel2306]

Which seller u bought it from? Thank you.

[@npdady]

@@cocopommel2306 I bought it off a guy, used, on carousell. It's a platform for used market in Malaysia.

[@narelle4868]

Good review Jay. I'm not in the market for a lens, I'd have to buy another camera, but the lightness has to be a huge plus.

[@OnlineObsessionista]

how about the viltrox 56 1.4?

[@isaach5991]

Hello sir. If I had to choose one lens between this one and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2, which one you recommend more?

[@JayRegular]

If your budget can afford a 50 f2 then go for that?

[@cameraprepper7938]

You forgot one con, the Lens Hood is much too shallow.

[@inkve824]

Got a question, is it good for portraits sir Jay?

[@JayRegular]

Yes this lens can take portraits

[@inkve824]

@@JayRegular Thank you so much Sir Jay. btw, it was superb great review about the lens. 👍

[@Beadlock_]

i thought youtube was having issues until i realized this was shot in 4:3 lol

[@JayRegular]

Underrated aspect ratio

[@Lickychar]

What about the ttartisan 56mm 1.8 ?

[@JayRegular]

I would assume performance to be similar, however I think the Viltrox is slightly cheaper.

[@Lickychar]

@@JayRegular true but for a little big extra you get a full metal body in the artisan I think that’s a W

[@JayRegular]

To each their own, I guess 🙏

[@JustinIkeda]

Why doesn't preview exposure work on it

[@JayRegular]

That should be a camera setting, not a lens issue 🤔

[@JustinIkeda]

@@JayRegular facepalm. I've had the lens for a month on my x-t5 and only now realized the front dial is for aperture control. Exposure preview doesn't work on auto aperture. I've only used the aperture ring on my other Fuji lenses this whole time so I never needed to use the x-t5 front dial. Thank you for the response lol. I love this lens even more now. 40mp + digital teleconverter 2x for 110mm @ 1.7 down to 20MP. Enough for social media and viewing later. Love it. So light & compact for daily use and travel.

[@npdady]

Reminds me of the size of the xc 35mm.

[@DavidMBanes]

I have both, the Viltrox is a lot bigger.

[@kuroexmachina]

cheap being a con is insane

[@JayRegular]

In today's economy, I'd agree, but there are people out there who only want the best

[@drchtct]

? The con is that it's cheaply made, not the cheap price, he explained it

[@gamingsoups]

honeslty such a weird lens, 56mm and 1.7 is so specific lol

[@JayRegular]

Weird, but weirdly good 😆