Testing the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 lens for Fujifilm - Landscape photography

[@dan.allen.digital]

If you try this lens for astro..my best settings are 13 to 15 second shutter, f2 to f 2.5, iso 1600 to 2500 depending on moon and ambient light. Use manual focus and punch in on a bright star. Infinity focus on my copy of the viltrox 13 is a good bit before the infinity marking on the digital display.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Dan, that's really helpful 👍👍

[@dan.allen.digital]

@@ian_worth good luck. I hope your first astro shoot goes well. Don't forget to turn off IBIS.

[@Box500spooks]

I've had the Viltrox 13mm for a few months now, and love it. Fantastic value for money.

[@ian_worth]

It really is! 👍👍

[@Canadianforestfairy]

Which ND filter do you use with it?

[@Vicks1811]

Finally! i've been waiting for you to review this lens, i even asked it in your other video "my camera got soaked", thank you for show casing this lens!

[@ian_worth]

Glad I could help! 👍👍

[@stephenrobinson9923]

I have the Viltrox 13mm and your review is spot on. I feel like a kid in a candy store. I also have just acquired the Fuji 30mm Macro and the 70-300mm.

[@ian_worth]

Very nice Stephen, sounds like a nice combo 👍👍

[@SimonWestPhotography]

Another great video Ian. I bought the Viltrox lens a while back and love the build quality and really enjoy shooting seascapes with it. Thanks to you and your recent videos I have ventured beyond my normal lazy go to coastal shots of Wiseman’s. Keep them coming.

[@ian_worth]

Hey Simon, thanks buddy, nothing wrong with wiseman's, apart from the recent sewage spill. Maybe I will see you about sometime 👍👍

[@CWReace]

I like the Viltrox 13mm for it's close-up capability: you can get quite close to an object of interest while still getting a sense of the environment it's in (with a fair amount of background blur if you open up the aperture).

[@ian_worth]

Very true, 22cm to be exact 😁👍

[@TheInflatableducky]

Looking forward to seeing you trying Astro photography. I recently got this lens for that purpose but due to consistently overcast nights where I live I have not been able to give it a go yet.

[@ian_worth]

Yeah, same here, to much cloud 👍

[@vascotek]

I have the Viltrox, I find the FL great but the coatings are really bad. It always flares and has a blue spot in the center when a bit of sun reflects

[@malcolmgibbs5826]

Ian, great video. I have the same camera and note with interest that my 10-24 WR Fuji len’s is not on the recommended list for the 40mp sensor. So I was thinking of trading it and getting this lens as I already have the 33mm and love the solid build quality. I only ever use the wide end of my 10-24 as I have the 16-55 lens which is fantastic on our new camera.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Malcolm 👍👍

[@carlreid4161]

Some great seascapes Ian looks to be a good prime.👍

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Carl 👍👍

[@tuftyhill]

Looking forward to the vlog where you test this lens shooting Astro. I shoot a bit of Astro myself and currently use the excellent Samyang 12mm f2 on my Fuji but it's manual focus (not really an issue for wide field Astro) so the AF on this would be a benefit for other types of photography and I'd be gaining a larger max aperture

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Paul, I'm looking forward to creating an Astro vlog, 👍👍

[@rafaelgarciarico110]

Me ha gustado el video y es interesante, tengo el 10-24 y un 27 y el Samyang 12mm f2 y estaba intentando ver comparativas entre fijos por ejemplo el Fuji 14mm f2,8 y el 16mm f1,4 y por eso me gustaría ver comparativas entre lentes fijas y por otro lado lentes zoom, ya que son completamente distintas. incorporaría las lentes Sigma, etc. Gracias

[@paulcooper9187]

Looks interesting , I have the fuji 10-24 , and the 16mm fuji prime so its difficult to justify another prime. If it shoots anything like their 56mm it will be superb

[@ian_worth]

I think its viltrox's strongest lens to date, just my opinion though 😁👍

[@matthewparriott]

Useful review-- appreciate the practical approach

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for watching! 🙏👍

[@Canadianforestfairy]

Which ND filter would you suggest w this lens?

[@dimpap1370]

Great video! Would you consider the viltrox 13mm for real estate? Or maybe the fujinon 10-24mm?

[@ian_worth]

If the viltrox is wide enough for the the property that you are shooting then go for the viltrox, its better optically than the 10-24. if you need a wider lens go for the 10-24 as it will give you more flexibility 👍

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

Ian, what Lowepro bag do you use? Thanks!

[@ian_worth]

Its the 55l photo sport pro 👍👍

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

@@ian_worth Awesome, Thanks!!!

[@jimtong]

Looks like this lens works really well on the 40mp sensor.

[@perryhoward5064]

What do you use to shoot your KZbin videos, I am so impressed with the resolution and color I have to know which camera you are using for video...Please and thank you

[@ian_worth]

most of my videos are shot with the fuji xs10 👍

[@hi.itsjolien]

@@ian_worth with what kind of lens? :)

[@Johnnycbtx]

Nice comparison video. But is the Viltrox REALLY sharper than the Fuji? How do they compare when viewing at 100%. It drives me crazy when folks zoom in 300% [don't know how far in you were] and then say Lens A is sharper than Lens B. At 100% I suspect one cannot see any or very little visual difference. Curious to see how it performs shooting astro.

[@ian_worth]

Hey Johnny, yep the viltrox is sharper towards the edges of the frame, this is to be expected though when comparing a prime lens with a zoom. All of the image comparisons on the video were zoomed in by 50% on the 40mp Fuji xh-2. I'm not a fan of 100 or 200% comparisons either.

[@picturesqueworldphotography]

Thank you ..... does this resolve to 40 mega pixel camera .... like Fuji X-H2

[@ian_worth]

I have no way of measuring this, however, I can say that it resolves better than the 10-24 f4 @13mm

[@robbquinnimaging4321]

Ian, why did you go fro the x-t3 to the x-h2?

[@ian_worth]

I didn't, i traded my xh1 in for the xh2. I've still got my xt3 👍👍

[@mosfear]

and we can expect an astro episode when. lol (or maybe I missed it).

[@maheshsuradkar]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KevinMaschke1]

Awesome video! I've been eyeing this lens to replace my Samyang 12mm f2 (non AF), which broke in two on my last trip to Norway 😭 So many people recommend it. I'm specially also eyeing it for Astro 😍 P.d, I've got the latest 10-24, and love shooting wide, but the 10-24 for astro.... With that f4...

[@JET-Photo]

This is a great lens for sure. I used it at a race track for extreme close photos and it focused fast and was sharp. Looking forward to the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 coming soon. If it is as sharp as this one, Fuji has some serious competition.

[@jjchockey]

Looks like it’s even sharper!! Can’t wait to get the 75mm next to my 13mm.

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

I have this lens too and I agree it’s a great lens. Good to know that it holds up well on the 40mp sensor too! It’s a great lens for Astro photography.

[@ian_worth]

Totally agree! 👍👍

[@jcblum1507]

👌

[@steveramsay5941]

I have the Fuji 14mm and think it’s a way better lens than the viltrox….. and there’s some great bargains for the 14 second hand.

[@ian_worth]

I'm interested to know what the focus breathing and noise of the auto focus is like on the 14mmf2 . I ended up selling my 35mm f2 because the focus breathing was so bad.

[@steveramsay5941]

@@ian_worth I never had any issues with the auto focus… I usually use it in manual focus.. I love the easy push pull way the manual focus works..It’s very sharp at 5.6

[@tomheim9516]

Steve, have you tried the Viltrox?

[@steveramsay5941]

No Tom…. Not used it… a friend has one on his Nikon … looks sharp and well built…. I just can’t justify the expense of buying the Viltrox and selling my Fuji.. maybe in the future.

[@tomheim9516]

@@steveramsay5941 Makes sense, I would do the same. I’ve never used the 14mm Fuji so can’t compare. The 13mm Viltrox isn’t perfect, but is capable of truly outstanding performance! I’ve been very happy with it.

[@edmondrusso2831]

Whats the point of f1.4 in a 13mm lens?

[@Russellhawker]

Light gathering ability, especially for astro

[@ian_worth]

Yep, Astro photographers need as much light as possible to keep the iso as low as possible, the wider the aperture, the better, I would say 👍

[@KeithG75]

What an odd question! WA lenses can be great for night photography of all kinds - not just astro. Also very useful to have when shooting indoors, at gigs/parties/weddings, any kind of event where you like to take in the ambience of the crowd. This lens can also get very close up, so again, indoor, low light for your artsy shots ... you can always stop down with a large aperture lens, you can't do reverse on more restrictive aperture lenses - get more creative!