VILTROX 75mm F1.2 VS SIGMA 56mm F1.4 | Which is the BEST APS-C Prime Lens For Sony!?

[@CurtisPadley]

Sigma 56 F1.4 or Viltrox 75 F1.2?

[@MARK-wt9cd]

I got the viltrox 75mm 1.2 since the difference in price is just $50 in my country.

[@yann1329]

In videography, i prefer the Sigma 56

[@jhirse3547]

Sigma 56mm F1.4. Always.

[@bearrychill]

Got the Sigma, love it! Btw, can you do more of this videos? Like Sigma 16mm/23mm/30mm vs Viltrox 13/23mm/33mm? What you think about my setup, as a beginner, in terms of lenses for aps-c: Tamron 17-70mm, Sigma 56mm and Viltrox 13mm (will receive it next week).

[@MegaUltraSuperDuable]

Viltrox ❤

[@jamesrhynard287]

Definitely a fair comparison I’ve owned both and 💯 agree when it comes to being more versatile the sigma definitely wins with that smaller package and close focusing distance but portrait to portrait I definitely prefer the overall look of the viltrox 75mm

[@CurtisPadley]

Ayyy thanks mate! Cool to hear others like yourself share the same opinion on these two brilliant lenses. Have a great day! 🤙🏻

[@alexeipg]

Awesome vid! Would love to see a similar one with sigma 23mm vs Viltrox 27mm (whenever it’s available for e-mount in the future)

[@CurtisPadley]

I've not tested out either lens yet! Might be able to change that in the future! 🤙🏻

[@MatC503]

I like the comparison format. Great information seeing the side by side. Just picked up the Viltrox for the a6400 and now I’m watching daily to see when the 27mm 1.2 e mount hits the market. Amazing lens!

[@mohsin_sait]

Do you miss stabilization?

[@MatC503]

@@mohsin_sait Stabilization wasn’t really an issue. The image quality was pretty amazing but I ended up returning the lens after about a month because the 112.5mm equivalent on the a6400 was just too limiting. I may end up getting the 27mm. Seems like it would be more versatile.

[@mohsin_sait]

@@MatC503 the Sigma 56mm may be a good middle ground.

[@MatC503]

@@mohsin_sait agreed. That was the my other consideration.

[@43topspin]

My viltrox 75 lens was defective. It wouldn’t connect to my computer for a firmware update. I sent it back and I’ll try again down the road. I’d love a 70-200 2.8 equivalent to come out for Sony apsc.

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thank you for the video. I actually own both. Bought the Sigma at a great price used and then figured I’d try the Viltrox since on full frame I shoot both 85mm and 135mm so I own both focal lengths as well. Used them on my A6700. Now, if you can get one compare the Sigma 23/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and the soon to be released Viltrox 27/1.2 which are two I’m keenly interested in as well. Wonder the ratings will be the same. Take care.

[@arthurrodrigues8913]

where you find the 271.2 for aps-c sony to sell?

[@sga04]

I just got my very first camera (a6400) thanks to your videos... is there any online photography class that you recommend? thanks !!!

[@pascal_3053]

Very well made review! I bought the Sigma 56mm just because the 75mm is a bit too tight for my taste. I'm also waiting for the Viltrox 27mm f1.2 for Sony E mount aps-c wich i find very interesting... nice video!

[@Vaidanis.]

That was VERY well made man🎉 Congrats. Also, happy new year everyone!

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks man! Happy New Year 🎉

[@markluinenburg5004]

Great video, Curtis, thank you! I am fortunate enough to own both lenses, they're both phenominal. For me, it comes down to the background compression to make the best composition for any given shot. Just as an example - at 7:21 on your video, I prefer the Sigma just because it seems to tie the subject to the background better while still remaining beautiful, whereas the Viltrox seems to isolate the subject too much here for what I perceive as the intented message. This is just one example - the outcome could be opposite in another situation. As for weight between the two - when I'm in the thick of shooting moving subjects, I don't notice at all if a lens is heavy or light, my concentration is elsewhere. Will definitely keep both, can't pick a favorite.

[@chryseass.5143]

Really enjoyed this comparison and feel much better informed. I already own the Sigma 56 and enjoyed traveling with it in my kit.

[@zafarhashmi929]

Love your content, I was blown away by the Stunning Color grading at 6:42, am looking forward for a step by step editing tutorial in Lightroom for each of them, otherwise, keep it up ♥

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks mate! Aim to do a few editing tutorials in the future for sure! 😁

[@veuxd]

Why do you prefer aps-c over full frame?

[@CurtisPadley]

I never said I prefer APS-C over Fullframe.

[@veuxd]

@@CurtisPadley But you use it, so what is the reason? Just trying to learn, nothing else

[@CurtisPadley]

@@veuxd Cause I like to mix it up, mostly use Fullframe but somtimes like to use APS-C. Really that simple. Hope that helps

[@darksideemt]

While I would have thought I really didn't have an interest in either of these lenses I will say seeing the image comparisons is really cool. If that Viltrox was the price of the Sigma I would definitely consider getting one even if I don't really want that tight of a prime. For what I tend to shoot I just don't see myself to using that tight of primes but man some of those pics off the Viltrox were sweet especially with that background compression.

[@Juleslechat]

Great video.I love your street photography pictures! They are beautiful! The Sigma is definitely on my wish list.

[@marcusjpark]

I currently own the sigma 18-50 f2.8. Would you be of the opinion that the 75mm viltrox might be a better purchase for someone in my position? The jump from 50 to 56mm seems quite insignificant in my opinion.

[@markelyzerchavez]

I have both the sigma 18-50 then the sigma 56mm but i sold my 56 and bought the Viltrox 75mm and I'm happy with that combo now

[@marcusjpark]

@@markelyzerchavez nice one!

[@_stephenramos]

I'm currently in the same situation you as you were. What did you end up choosing and how did you find that lens?

[@marcusjpark]

@@_stephenramos I got the Viltrox. I’m very happy with it. As long as size/portability isn’t an issue for you it’s the right option.

[@_stephenramos]

@@marcusjpark ended up going with the Viltrox as well! Just got it this morning. Really enjoyed it from some of my test shots earlier

[@raulfuentes2332]

Qué sucede al usar el viltrox 75mm en Sony full frame? Rinde mejor que otros lentes full frame?

[@CurtisPadley]

Hello, based on what I know. The Viltrox won't work as effectively on Fullframe as its designed for APS-C cameras. It's not a Fullframe lens. So you'll be better off buying Fullframe lens if your working with Fullframe systems in my opinion

[@AndrasMenyo]

What an excellent summary. I like this format. Bought the Sigma for the same reasons you outlined.

[@MoreData-hz8hm]

What lightroom presets do you use?? Can i buy them?? Your dark, technical look is my favorite on KZbin

[@CurtisPadley]

They are my own custom Prestes, can be found in the description of this video! :)

[@neerajbute2094]

Great comparison! Wanted to know if there are any updates on af performance after firmware update 1.0.4 in dec 23 as people say that it was not reliable for fast moving subjects like birds in the very first firmware? I am in the market for buying one. I currently have sigma 18-50 f2.8 for my a6700, looking to have a prime now-- confused between sigma 56 f1.4 and the this viltrox 75. Performance wise 56 seems to be reliable. Weather sealing, image quality wise viltrox seems better. Also this will add a bigger focal length for my use.

[@GratoNite]

same, I also heard the same thing, I want to know as well, about the AF issue

[@officialabdulrehman]

I would given a point to viltrox as well for the price. Great video!

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@PatrickWithCamera]

Beautiful pointing out the advantages of both lenses. In my case, the Sigma also won, the weight and dimensions of this little thing are simply unrivaled. I would prefer the Viltrox 56mm Mark II F/1.4 version with the quality of the 75mm one, which would outperform the current Sigma 56 while maintaining similar dimensions and weight ;)

[@TheArachKing]

Sigma 30mm vs 23mm vs Viltrox 27mm would be a good little shootout, similar applications but seeing how they work in challenging scenarios would be good

[@jrlayneoliver]

Great video. I have the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 on my a6700 but looking for something smaller. I love the build quality of the Sigma and after this comparison I am still stuck. I’m leaning towards the Sigma since the 56mm will give me a little more room to play with and will likely go with a 23mm at some point.

[@miclube]

Great comparison, I really like your content… I follow you from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@omarortizytc]

amazing review! subscribed to your channel for more lens reviews and lens comparisons.

[@ItzSlushie]

Curtis, could you please do a video on how you record your POV videos, how your gopro camera is set up, how you record the audio when youre on the street etc

[@CurtisPadley]

Certainly, here's one made eariler - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYO6p4iah92Di9ksi=hYcF8NKXc0muJ81G

[@ItzSlushie]

@@CurtisPadleyI appreciate it! I’m a local photographer in my area and wanted to try my hand at POV. Got my GoPro and rig! Can’t wait to create.

[@nubiroru132]

75mm is great if you're seeking naturalism in street photo/videography imo, but i heard the focus breathing is not that great? I have the 27mm and i love it so much

[@GilbertTV]

I like your channel ... good vids. I'd like to try both them lenses for portraits ..especially street shoots at night , nice results & nice bokeh 😎

[@etienneamien]

The Sigma 56mm is a great focal for portraits : not too long, just perfect. That being said the apsc Viltrox 75mm 1.2 matches my Sigma 105mm Art 1.4 FX lens and offers even a more « artistic look »

[@jopppsss]

Planning to get the 56mm for my M50 Mk II and the viltrox for the A6400! Nice comparison! Arthur R made a same video a while back. Thanks!

[@CurtisPadley]

Great setups and combos! Glad you like the comparison! 👍

[@DaveSoltura]

Thanks for the detailed comparison! Arrived at the same conclusion as you. For versatility and wider-range of use cases, I'll be grabbing the Sigma! I think the Viltrox can follow later on in life, when there's more discretionary income.

[@ethanadams9135]

I have the Viltrox and I like it, but I had problems with it constantly hunting for the subject, especially when I’m trying to take a quick shot. Also, the 75mm is useful in controlled environments, but my shooting environments are often very chaotic and fast paced. One big pro with this lens is that people are impressed when I pull that thing out. Regardless of the quality of the photo it makes me _look_ more professional, which is important if I want to get more gigs. I was looking to see if I should return the Viltrox for the Sigma for the more relaxed focal length, and maybe it will fare better with autofocus.

[@ccurrivan]

Have you updated the firmware on the Viltrox?

[@jeremyg9305]

I have both, and while the Sigma is more competent at focusing, what you've said about the viltrox is undoubtedly true, it looks the part. Also, the autofocus is about the same in 90% of cases and only struggles in certain scenarios.

[@YTGtr1]

Very useful, thank you!

[@JammyFS]

Do more comparisons man, u newbies need it!!!!

[@JammyFS]

i meant us lol

[@marcofioretti5915]

Sigma 56 and Sony 6700 my dream combo

[@olleriefilms]

that lens is better than it's equivalent full frame 135mm f1.8 prime.

[@olleriefilms]

I mean about price

[@tretonfunvideo2768]

Great video awesome information lots of love from India

[@Undercoversta]

I bought the Sigma a few weeks ago and I am happy, that it won the competition :D

[@CurtisPadley]

Brilliant lens, hope it's been serving you well!

[@alfianekafelani940]

good comparison, thankyou

[@ReedJacobs]

How many apertures does this 56mm sigma f1.4 have ?

[@christydaniel4140]

8:05 Sigma 56mm is an apsc lens isn't it. And it will be equal to 85 in fullframe !

[@GraveTecMediaGroup]

great comparsion mate

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks mate! 😁

[@SrsOP]

Someone Please suggest Sigma 56mm or should I go for Sony 18-135mm (Street, Portrait, Indoor and for Video)

[@gabrielbenitez28]

Great comparison

[@roccospotti4763]

great video, keep it upp

[@hexagonvn8744]

I have a sigma 30 1.4...now I am so confused about which lens I should get next, Sigma 56 or Viltrox 75 or 85 FE...what should I buy? I mainly do street photography.

[@KyleFilms]

For street, I believe 56mm will be a better suit for crop sensor due to it smaller focal length. 75mm is for portrait. But too tight for street

[@KvvianD]

Same, what did you go with?

[@hexagonvn8744]

@@KvvianD I finally bought a 56mm Sigma.

[@kloakan1]

The issue I had with sigma was distortion. It distorts like crazy and it has thar pin cushion distortion pattern.. Therefore once distortion is removed, bokeh is alaonkind ofndistorted.. also the aperture mechanism is kind of slow with sone Fuji bodies- so while focusing there is a constant aperture chaterring. Otherwise it is a nice lens.. sharp corner to corner. Bokeh is kind of neutral and contrast kind of high for portraits.. Viltrox on the other hand is large but the rendering is amazing.. So I tgink that for street photography, 56 is better. For portraits, Viltrox all the way..

[@yelinaung]

Great! That is so helpful to make a decision.

[@therealj4282]

Nice video - still not sure about either of these two for my use case especially with the 27mm 1.2 due soon for Sony - be great to get you thoughts on that. PS - The 75mm 1.2 can be found for a lot less than £533 in the UK so I think your score should be a tie!

[@onlyforyou9999]

Sir please suggest me a sharp lens mostly for photography and videography too 😇

[@ThatRealGuy1]

The sigma is one of the sharpest and best performing lenses on the market

[@MegaUltraSuperDuable]

It also depends on what body you use! If you are using a IBIS body (i e. A6500, a6600 or the a6700) then i guess the sigma 18-50mm f2.8.... if you use a non IBIS body camera (i e. a6000, a6100, a6300 or the a6400).. then i would go with the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 VC due to its built in stabilization.

[@ThatRealGuy1]

@@MegaUltraSuperDuable I have the tamron 17-70 2.8. I love it

[@onlyforyou9999]

@@MegaUltraSuperDuable Thankyou for suggestion buddy ❤️😇

[@MegaUltraSuperDuable]

@@ThatRealGuy1 i also have the Tamron and its on my a6300 almost always... But will try to upgrade to the a6600 this year 🙂

[@nielsvangucht1410]

Can you compare the viltrox with the sony 85mm f1.8 ? i think it's an interesting comparrison :p

[@CurtisPadley]

It wouldn't be a fair comparison. The Sony 85mm F1.8 is a fullframe lens whilst the Viltrox is deisgned for ASP-C Lenses. Hope that helps :)

[@nielsvangucht1410]

. @CurtisPadley Yeah i know but the 85 f1.8 is cheaper than the Viltrox and it's native Sony , so i'm wondering if it outperforms the Viltrox on APSC. The f1.2 ons APSc is like an F2.2 on FF so i'm curious if this will have beter bokeh and sharpness and low light performance... it allway's better to get FF glass in case you ever want to upgrade to FF, if this fits the needs at that focal lenght.

[@CurtisPadley]

@@nielsvangucht1410 As I mentioned it wouldn't be fair to compare an APS-C lens to a Fullframe lens. What I recommend is if you're buying a Fullframe camera. Purchase Fullframe lenses. Pairing a Fullframe camera with APS-C makes no sense from my point of view. Mainly becuase you'll have to go into a crop mode which means you won't be utilising the Fullframe sensor. Which in addition means you'll be getting less megapixels. At which point you might as well brought an APS-C camera. Hope that helps ✌️

[@nielsvangucht1410]

@@CurtisPadley That's not what i mean, i have the 85mm for my A7m1 and i love the lens, i'm thinking of getting the a6700 as a replacement but i'm wondering if the 85 wil outperform the viltrox if i switch from FF to APSC and if not than i have to get rid of my 85 and get the Viltrox, hope you understand now what i mean.

[@kristiangurholt59]

This is definitely an interesting and legitimate comparison. Curtis’s replies assumes using an aps-c lens on FF body, obviously you’re describing the opposite scenario. There is no reason why one wouldn’t use FF glass on aps-c, but there are reasons for why you would.

[@pratheek22shyam]

I recently bought Sony a6400 camera I’m confused with lenses ! I’m a beginner please can anyone suggest me a best all rounder lens for Sony a6400(both video and photo) I just want nice pictures and good videos.

[@CurtisPadley]

Congrats on new camera purchase! I've got a brilliant lens for you! Check out this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYO3dp9-frCinZYsi=4Ne2sfoCqMkk7fEa

[@pratheek22shyam]

@@CurtisPadley thank you man ! You saved me

[@Mariosenda]

Greetings from fuerteventura! Thanks for your effort! I searched for exactly that video!

[@michaeljkeeney]

The absolute most important quality of a lens is its look. Viltrox for the win. I own both and have stopped using the Sigma. Enough said.

[@dizhera]

I had this lens and got fungus after 2 months, lens with weather shield but it gets moldy easily, bad focus, I really regret why I didn't choose sigma which is more popular and the autofocus is amazing

[@TT-rl4su]

Really? Which country do you live in?

[@eliax_xirum]

Y si compro ambos?

[@dmb3428]

I like the viltrox look with bokeh but the size of the lens would probably limit my desire to just take it out and walk around snapping photos

We need a Viltrox 16mm F1.2 to compete the Sigma and the Sony.

[@paulm8157]

Happy New Year, Curtis! Key points covered, although different focal lengths clouds comparison, IMO. Parallel review of particulars, with commentary about your versatility preferences would have been more even handed. Seldom do we see a similar vid compariing such basically different lenses on YT. BTW, now that you are approaching 50K subs, isn’t it time you brought in a model in place of yourself😊? Did you ever use that film Praktica SLR? Cheers!

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks mate! Happy New Year! 🎉 Whilst yes the focal lengths are a key differences, I think that's what opens up a topic worth exploring. Understanding which one would be best for a photographers or videographer individual use case. Hence why my conclusion was I prefer the look of the Viltrox but the versatility of the Sigma. Don't know any models at the current time in my local area plus I'm easier to work with! 😂 Thanks Paul 🤙🏻

[@muddassirahmad36]

honest opinion

[@xOzymandias]

ive been watching comparison and review videos for a while now( I like to do my research before purchasing anything) and you do the best comparison videos for apsc. Please keep it up. Im thinking of getting the a6700 with the viltrox and the sigma 18-50 but not sure yet....maybe another 1-2 months of research 🤣

[@anasrida3454]

Sigma IQ is much better IMO. It looks a lot more contrasty and gives the image more dimension. Viltox image looks flat and washed out. Noticed this from the very start of the video.

[@HollowPoint93]

Maybe compare Sigma 56 to more cheaper Sony FE 50 1.8?

[@CurtisPadley]

Wouldn't be a fair comparison, the 50mm F1.8 is for Fullframe cameras whilst the sigma 56mm F1.4 is for APS-C cameras.

[@HeLithium]

Just tapped into photography and bought the viltrox for portraits only. Sigma is a fairly old lens so I didn’t really want to buy it😂

[@CurtisPadley]

Best lens for Portraits! Sigma is old for sure but still a solid performer. The age shouldn't put anyone of buying it 🤙🏻

[@HeLithium]

@@CurtisPadley Appreciate the reply! Really love your vids! I’m a tech guy so it’s kinda a norm that things got outdated in a year or two. Now I’ve learned that it’s not the case for cameras/lenses😉 The other lens I’m using is the Sony kit lens 18-135 oss. Capable enough for my needs, so I’m mounting it almost all the time. Only when I need to shoot portraits or shoot under low light will I switched to the viltrox.

[@LalrinawmaZofa]

❤

[@bijeshsingha1347]

Viltrox lens cap on the sigma lens 😂😂

[@deepanshurai4863]

Man, how can you compare the expensive lens of Viltrox to the cheaper lens of Sigma? For the same focal length and aperture, Viltrox is way cheaper.

[@CurtisPadley]

Quite easily if you watch the video again you’ll see how I compared the two lens. Plus the sigma is the cheaper you might have missed that, hope that helps! Have a good day! ✌️

[@deepanshurai4863]

@CurtisPadley I saw your review. The comparison of focal lengths with their respective aperture sizes is good, but what got me was the comparison of the more expensive lens from Viltrox to the cheaper lens from Sigma. Personally, for me, it makes more sense to compare the Viltrox 56mm and Sigma 56mm to see which one has better image quality (if we want to see which company's lens produces better quality images). Choosing the same focal length and aperture seems fair for both brands. But this review shows a different comparison, which is also good; no hate there! 👍🏼

[@CurtisPadley]

@@deepanshurai4863 Fair points you raise, this video really came about because people asked me to compare the two. As there were people unsure if they should buy a viltrox 75mm f1.2 or a sigma 56mm f1.4. So I created this video to demonstrate the difference and how one might be better than the other. Looking at the pros and cons of both. I hope that answers your question buddy! 😃✌️

[@ricardolee2397]

I prefer sigma😂

[@markus7440]

There is no competition between this lenses. They have a far different focal lenght.

[@CurtisPadley]

I think this video outlines that there is aspects worth comparing. I hope this video helps guides people into seeing which primes lens would suit their needs best. Thank you for your comment

[@reheapification2]

For portrait purpose, they are absolutely comparable, even with the focal length diff,

[@ndwknss]

This is just blatantly untrue. Did you even watch the video?