VILTROX 16mm f1.8 FE || A Budget GMaster Lens

[@LennonBright]

I've been using the viltrox 85 1.8 for years it's great, They are really stepping up their game 😊

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Oh that’s a banger of a lens

[@wjacob33]

​@skyturnspurplesaaamee

[@shumbaproductionss]

@jasonMorrisphotocinema can I use this on a crop sensor sony cameras

[@ZoinkNation]

@@shumbaproductionss damn they left you hanging bro... messed up

[@TOBIASST]

Viltrox really stepped up their game with this lens🔥

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Too right! I’m very impressed

[@dennymahardika]

not only that, they also have stepped on sony's toe so hard😂

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

@@dennymahardika good for all of us. Let’s hope this is a push for other brands

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@dennymahardika Yeah and that's the benefit of open mount E-Mount. With all due respect to Canon and Nikon, but going to thier ecosystems means you're missing out A LOT!

[@Blitz_Shorts]

@@Bo_Hazem This lens will come to Z mount very soon It is confirmed. Z mount is steadily being opened, Sigma, Tamron, Viltrox are here with their Z mount lenses. I am using currently Viltrox 85mm F1.8 with great success.

[@seasideshutterworx]

Got mine two days ago and it's fantastic. I've never been a big fan of wide angle lenses and only use them for my real estate shoots but there's something special about the way this lens renders colour. Love it!

[@papaelf_]

Torn between this and the Sony 20 1.8 … don’t know what to do haha

[@seasideshutterworx]

@papaelf_ I was in the same boat but with crop mode on the a7iv I almost have best of both. The one thing that still amazes me is the quality of the lens and what is goes for retail wise. I will never get rid of it, it's definitely a keeper

[@papaelf_]

@@seasideshutterworx How do you feel about it for a hobbyist who is into photography and starting to dabble in video? im on the a7iii btw

[@seasideshutterworx]

@papaelf_ It's a proper wide and perfect for real estate, it's great for video but if you are looking for something for general video use I think the 20mm will work better. I have the sigma 14 - 24 on my lumix and also owned the Sigma 20 1.4 which are great but very heavy. I loved the 20mm but it wasn't wide enough seeing as I needed a real estate lens other than that 20mm is lovely and works well on a gimbal. If I was you I'd go for the 20mm Sony

[@v3zMedia]

Can you please do a video comparing this lens to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 with Dynamic Stabilization on? They're around the same price and weight. Trying to decide on one of these or the Sony 11mm F1.8 for vlogging an upcoming trip to India in a couple of weeks with my A7IV.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Well the a7iv is full frame. You’re better off with this lens

[@streetlegends]

I use the sigma f1.4 all the time on my fx3. it works great with active steady shot, its fast, Sharp and lets in tons of light. Great for recording high FPS at night or in low light.

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Very cool! I was thinking of getting a lens in this size and I am happy you did this cause now I will be able to afford this! Thank you!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Certainly affordable

[@JardeP]

I've been looking for a good wide angle lens for a while now. This fits perfectly 👌🏾

[@bodeaciprian78]

Hi Mate, I have a question. Can I use this lens with my Sony FX30 ?? And if I take in consideration that it's not a full frame, that means that it is going to be almost 24mm or im wrong ,thanks in advance

[@Coach_Chris_]

Been waiting for an affordable 16mm full frame prime lens!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

It’s arrived

[@nelsonngu]

Oh man! Jason! So tempting! Already have the 16-35 f4 PZ G and kept telling myself do I need this lens at all! f1.8 & a display!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah pretty big difference f1.8 to an f4 for light

[@tauzins]

I’m honestly debating about the Sony pz vs this, and I’m stuck because the only thing about the Sony is the f4 for me. Everything else about it seems fantastic

[@nelsonngu]

@@tauzins TBH, after much considerations. I still like my PZ. It's F4 but I love 16-35 reach. I will wait for upgrades for 13mm f1.4 from Viltrox

[@alantay9409]

Wow! Looks like an awesome lens that don’t break the bank. I am sold. Thank you for posting a “non” Sony super wide GM lens.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Certainly budget but quality

[@jeskid]

Hi Jason. Great video! Hi Scott. Quick question, I got this lens and can't get a pc or mac to see it (I tried different wires). I am concerned that I won't be able to connect for firmware like I do my other Viltrox lenses. Have you had this issue? Thx. Keep up the great work

[@TheTrainboard]

So if I take my sony 16 to 35 f4, focus it at 16mm vs this 16mm 2.8 fixed, what advatages does this viltrox give me? Viltrox- more bocca blur, slightly sharper image? Gary

[@JonnyRoams]

Excellent video mate! Might have to pick this one up.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Thank you

[@SJSquarePhotos]

man i glad that this lens came out, definitely thinking about getting this lens! thanks for the review!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Worth considering

[@weddingsbyibra]

Hi Jason, which Lens would you recommend for the Sony a7iv for real estate video+photo. As I live in Germany I am using PAL, so probably I need to film in 50fps to be able to slow down in post or I could change to NTSC and set the shutter speed to 50 to be able to film in 30fps so I can slow 20% down.. So my concern is the crop in 4k50fps and when I get an apsc lens its not efficient for photos :(

[@sneakergearz]

Can you speak to the quality of their Dynamic stabilization between Sonys native lenses and the Viltrox? Also, just comparing the Viltrox to Sonys 14GM or 15G as both work with the E1 in video with Dynamic mode. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I haven't noticed a difference. It doesn't seem to affect the lenses I have tested. Only some manual lenses

[@KEHA14]

Great video. I've really been considering this lens as a affordable prime for my wide angles.

[@pixelphotographyByPrasad]

Nicely explained. I m stuck with Tam 17-28 & Sigma 16-18 and Viltrox 16 mm. I mainly do Photos & videos of interior. Viltrox's price is almost 50% less than the other two options. Which one you recommend. I hv Sony 50 mm 1.8 as well

[@vitasphotovideo]

I also stuck with a Tam 17-28 and a Wiltrock 16mm. Have you decided which one to buy?

[@seangaffney581]

Just pulled the plug and ordered this this morning. 2 day shipping is a crueling wait..😁

[@streetlegends]

Would love to see a battle in full frame mode. sigma apsc 16mm f1.4 (in full frame mode with active steady shot) vs viltrox 16mm fullframe f.18

[@v3zMedia]

He mentioned under another comment that the Sigma is a little better in low light.

[@SteveWB]

Too fancy for me lol Great lens and review! 100k baby let's Go!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

😂😂😂

[@acpirola]

The video is certainly more than useful. For sure... Thanks.

[@dennymahardika]

fullframe?!?!?heck yess, deff gonna buy this!!

[@carlos-pratspratsonthebeat1145]

YEAH IS FULL FRAME , I AM THINKING THE SAME LIKE YOU TO BUY IT

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I am very impressed

[@dennymahardika]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema it is a very big deal, as i almost bought the viltrox 13mm apsc lens🤣 glad i saw your video big guy! thank you

[@rajranjith732]

Awesome explanation dude... thanks...❤ from india

[@mystreye9511]

What is the brand of tripod "selfie stick" your using - cool video - very informative - thanks! 👍

[@elitefamilyparkour]

Would have loved to see a comparison to the 14mm GM 😊

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Unfortunately a lens I’ve never owned

[@antonyb]

Looks great. did you use the A7IV for the video examples or the ZV-E1?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Mainly the ZV-E1

[@jamskof]

why hesitant about reviewing the lens? viltrox have some great lenses!

[@mannytroll9572]

Hey bro do you recommend this lens for talking head vlogs and for a lens I can use on a tripod to record videos at home for content?

[@Marcos-nf7wq]

for my a6500 which is better? Sigma 16mm 1.4 or Viltrox 16mm 1.8 in some distant future I intend to have a full frame

[@kristoff_xxiii]

hi jason, how is the performance of this lens when paired with fx30? thanks.

[@Pharesm]

I love my Sony 11mm apsc lens - wide enough to keep the stabilization on and bright enough to shoot at a camp fire. I got offers from people, if I'd sell that lens to them. Funny, since that was the one lens I bought for it at the Sony store. Added some Viltrox to the mix now.

[@funfunnyfunnest]

How do you feel about this over the sigma 16 or the Sony 16 for Apsc. I own the a6600 and looking for a sharp travel lens.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

sony 15mm is an f1.4 so slightly faster but more expensive. I personally would choose this over sigma as it has a little more versatility with buttons, aperture ring and the screen

[@matthewdrew9539]

have a 16-35mm PZ considering selling and getting viltrox, any opinions since you’ve used both? mostly use it for real estate, talking head shots & music videos

[@T00Tall]

A 16mm prime might be a bit too wide for talking head shots. At 16mm you will see facial distortion

[@bengordon9589]

Cheers Jason! How's the autofocus speed and responsiveness?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Seems similar to GM primes

[@bladerealm124]

how is the stabilization with cameras like the A7CII (active stabilization) and ZV-E1 (dynamic stabilization) vs. Sony lenses like the 16-35mm f2.8 GMII? And how does the autofocus compare for video in low light?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Seems to be quite even. The Sony lenses do seem in my experience a touch faster in auto focus under low light situations

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

This lens is great for those 60fps crop modes.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

For sure

[@spdcrzy]

I'm thinking this + new a6700 is a perfect vlogging setup. Is there a lighter, higher quality setup available right now?

[@vitasphotovideo]

@@spdcrzy a6700 is apc camera, for that is biter sigma 16mm 1.4 APC

[@nicolasheinemusic]

Wow, that's actually very cool and I would instantly buy it, if I had not already purchased the 14mm 1.8 GM 2 years ago. That having said, I am very satisfied with that lens.

[@Wistbacka]

Sell it, and all the special filters that one uses. Get a bunch of money, get this and some filters, have a lot of money left over. 😂

[@nicolasheinemusic]

@@Wistbacka yeah ... nah :D

[@SuLu_B]

​@@WistbackaThat's exactly what I did and came out on top with about $400 to spare. I initially bought the 14 GM as a grey market import for ~$1300 and sold it after a year for $1100. After seller fees I took home around $950. The biggest reason for me to sell it was to be able to use standard front filters, and the extra cash was the final push I needed!

[@RonaldPlett]

My new dream lens. I bit over my budget though but I know it's worth it

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

certainly is worth it

[@mikaelrambourg1440]

Hello everyone, do you think the Viltrox works on A7RV or i need to go with another one for my 61 mega pixels ? Thx for the answers :)

[@infinitales1]

I want to shoot dance videos which includes fast moves Does zve-10 good for that I don't want to invest on other lenses for now My major concern is about, it has limit of 30 fps, and I don't know about that, to capture fast moves 30 fps good or not Also i am going to use keyframing which means i am going to zoom it also. And I don't know, after zoom, how much reduction of quality happens And there is also sale on i phone 14 now 🥹 And i am confused 😢

[@drrrw]

They'll have ads on the lens screen due to the cheap price. Hahah. Very nicely stated review

[@19NineteenProductions]

Wow Viltrox knocked it out of the park with this one! Can’t believe it’s that cheap

[@danielparra8754]

the display on the lens will affect the battery consumption of the camera??

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Technically yes it will

[@armanspecial5664]

sir its auto focus is good in low light video i want for wedding cinematography please tell me buy it

[@boycefitzgerald]

I want to get this lens for astrophotography. Thanks for the review.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

good lens

[@ScottJeschke]

Viltrox has really been impressing me of late.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I honestly don’t know how they make money

[@ScottJeschke]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema 😂 haha good point. I didn't even realize how much pricier competitors were.

[@Bo_Hazem]

The killer feature here is being f1.8 and you can still use regular front filters! Would love to see the performance for astrophotography vs the GOAT Sony 14mm f1.8 GM.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yes filters is the big deal here

[@XDR2201]

I own Sony 14 1.8. From what I see sample astro photos of the Viltrox, the Sony is way better but the Viltrox isn’t that bad. Stars from the Sony have zero wing. Those 2mm difference is crucial for astro timelapse because every little bit of angle of view counts (we can’t do panoramic stitch) but for normal astro photo you’re not gonna see a difference. I will definitely buy this Viltrox for video works since I own 82mm circular CPL + VND filter and 82mm circular Black Mist 1/8 and 1/4 filters. My suggestion is if you only have budget for 1 lens, doing both still photo and video work and astro work isn’t your first priority, get the Viltrox. If you are like me, astro work is your first priority, get the Sony.

[@XDR2201]

About the sharpness, the Viltrox looks sharper than the Sony on a test chart because the Sony has some field curvature. At landscape distance the Sony will look better than at test chart distance. I gotta say Viltrox did a great job here for having zero field curvature.

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@XDR2201 Amazing summary, mate. Well explained. I really appreciate your comment and might end up buying both in the end but starting with the Viltrox for now. The Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM remains the GOAT for astrophotography as it seems. Astrophotography isn't the main thing to main, so gonna see how the Viltrox does and if it's "good enough" or "close enough" to the GM then might keep it and see what Sony will come up with next like a wild 12mm f1.8 or something. The differenece between 16mm and 14mm is massive already though.

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@XDR2201 Yeah that makes total sense as charts are too close and many factors play in like depth of field, flat sensor. Hoping for Sony's curved sensor to come soon to help with distortion, vignetting theoritically, closer to the human eye.

[@bobcrusader]

Just what I was looking for - tossing up between the Sigma 16mm F1.4, but limits my options to go FF in the future. Everything else was $$$

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I would go this lens if you’re Defs going full frame. Otherwise the sigma 16 has just a touch better low light performance.

[@cyvidal10]

please make a comparison with this lens and the Laowa 10mm when it comes out😇

[@AR-vf7vg]

If you compared it (also picture quality) to the DG DN 14-24 than it's actually comparing it to 4-5 lenses in one, and if second hand price... Then, in how many pics 1.8 is actually not rather going to be a bad temptation...

[@DynamicLearning4u]

Does Catalyst Browse recognize this lens?

[@GamingGioPlays]

what’s a great lense for podcasting I have a fx30

[@jayholland3147]

So I have been looking for a wide angle lens for real estate and landscape and video, and found the Sony 16-35mm Vario-Tessar T FE F4 ZA OSS E-Mount Lens, and can get it used for $549, same price as the Viltrox. I know for Real Estate and landscape stuff I can shoot it at F8 or F11, so the Sony only being and F4 doesn't scare me....much. It might be comparing apples to oranges but which would you, or anyone here recommend? Is a prime at the wide angle better than a zoom? I can always zoom with my feet with the prime. UGH, choices! Thank you Jason

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

If you’re stopping your aperture down anyway I would stick with the zoom lens. More versatility

[@jeramieayala]

this lens is really nice, I’m stuck between this or Tamrom 17-28 for my everyday vlogs on social media. I also have a 35mm prime lens already that I’m currently using

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I would choose this over the Tamron considering you have a 35mm prime

[@bradl2636]

Have you tried nighttime/astrophotography use? I’m interested in how it handles CA, coma and astigmatism. The lack of distortion is impressive. A MF LOCK would be great - can the custom button be configured to LOCK manual focus?

[@MonigMedia]

Super fast and wide is DOOOOOPE

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Too right 🔥

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I've seen Viltrox lens but never really considered them as I don't see many people talking about them. This is refreshing and that's Nice of course this is for a FF and I use the the FX30 so I'm wondering if it'll be the same*

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I’ve got a few Viltrox lenses and reviewed them. They’ve all impressed me so far

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema Then I shall watch those Videos. I'm just so used to things having to be the exact because of the name. Sony Camera with Sony Lens even though I have One Sony Lens and One Sigma lmao

[@ccudjoe89]

I've tried the 85 f1.8 on sony. super sharp wide open with no CA in the copy i had. the only reason i got rid of it is cause i wanted a faser lens f1.4. when comparing bokeh, the viltrox actually had similar to my rokinon 1.4

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@BlackapinoTheTechGuy I have Laowa 25mm 2.5-5x macro, Laowa 24mm 2x probe, Sony 200-600mm G, and Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 art. I love all of them and always seek lenses that would help my creative vision despite the brand name. I'm a Sony fanboy but I don't let that shadow my judgement. This lens is perfection for video for its insanely good focus breathing and capability to use regular front filters with amazing sharpness from center to corners wide open. I had Sony 14mm f1.8 GM in mind now I'm switching my focus to this one.

[@MysterDaftGame]

Can you set the brightness of the LCD screen ?

[@daniloguerra235]

I have heard it struggles at night, do you think it may be true?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I will have to double check this. I haven’t had any issues as yet

[@dycegotbeatz847]

Can you put this lens on the zve10?

[@skycity9097]

ok it's fixed, im gonna get this after i get my fx3

[@zenworldo]

I still rather have the 11mm 1.8 apsc sensor (for vlogging) with the Sony zv e1. The viltrox is 3x the weight and is longer

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

For vlogging yes but for anything else using full frame it isn’t great and you’ll require a full frame lens

[@veesoho93]

Thank you very much

[@SianCKB]

you think this would be good for Real Estate vids?? I also have the mighty ZV-E1 now :D

[@dcmoments9001]

Nope

[@SianCKB]

@@dcmoments9001 how so nope?? I think this is perfect for it! 🤔😳🔥

[@v_stands_for_value124]

Feel like a grandpa talking this way but I knew they would become big one day, my first ever camera lens was 85mm 1.8 on Fujifilm XT30 and it was great for the price

[@REACTOMAN1]

Helo can you make a vs. Sony E 15 mm F1.4 G $ 749.99 vs VILTROX 16mm f1.8 FE $559.00

[@unclefart5527]

All I want on a lens screen is the time.

[@mrvincentpogi]

550usd? This is no brainer, my a7iii will love this

[@chaochewei6213]

Wow.. it almost made me wanna go with a full frame.. But I just got a Fx30,😢

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Fx30 is a beast

[@MechaUsagi]

The lack of linear focus is crazy on a lens clearly intended for video use as well as stills - it has declickable aperture and A nd B marks. Maybe they can fix it with a firmware update.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Certainly can be tweaked by firmware. Although Sonys XD focus motors are designed differently on magnetic rails compaired to these. Hopefully they can adjust it

[@tulsanightsgroup]

Can you do a video of the lens on a test drive

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Test drive? As in car mount?

[@Timoleon87]

Congrats Sony shooters, Viltrox is doing all things right at the moment. Just look at the 75 1.2 🤯 /Fuji shooter

[@Donbros]

Nice may grab

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

It is

[@r41_]

how is your zv-e1 already so worn out haha

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I’ve been using it daily and putting it through the wars

[@r41_]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema awesome!

[@Wistbacka]

What this lens shows, is not "will they be able to make a profit", because obviously they do, but it shows how ridiculously overpriced other manufacturers are and how much they push their profit margins. This is what I have always been wondering is that 50 and 100 mm lenses are "cheap", but then 35, 85 and 135 mm are usually more expensive. Likewise, I have never understood how primes are more expensive than zooms, as zooms need to compensate for so many different things due to moving elements. There's no logic

[@lxvxfilms]

cross fingers sony comes out with a gmaster version

[@JairusJoy]

Hey, gimme attention

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Hi here is your attention

[@frankfeng2701]

As a f/1.8 prime, it is surprisingly cheaper than Sigma 17 f/4.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

cheaper and faster

[@bananabear009]

The point is 16mm is far more useful in real life than 14mm lens. 14mm is just way to wide for most usage.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah that's what I gather also

[@SteveWB]

Is that L mount lol

[@seaned8]

I agree it's a great lens but you should not use the word literally when you mean almost kind of similar.

[@robertsaca3512]

If the manufacturer of the product messaged you, I very much doubt you hesitated to take the product that generates income for you. The best thing reviewers can do is to purchase these products, especially these cheap products so you can remain unbiased.

[@Mr.OceanWu]

if you guys come to china , i can get you this lens around 400USD

[@sdufg]

corners suck under 2.8

[@mikasanu]

Did you try the coma quality ? I mean it’s an advertised Astro lens so that would be interesting to know :)