The Worlds Smallest Lens! || Viltrox 28mm 4.5 FE CHIP Review

[@ralphjermaine2026]

The past week I’ve been shopping for a pancake lens. I just picked up a 7artisan 18mm f6.3 ultra thin lens. Then I seen this “chip” lens today. I was surfing the web and watching videos til I stumbled on your video. My guy! I remember bumping into that eco thrift years ago lol. Thanks for the review. I’m getting one 👍🏽

[@kristofferkiki3075]

Wow this is amazing. I think I’m going to get one now. Great video!

[@rayrayg9]

10:54 I wish Viltrox made the octagon opening detachable (I don't see why not) so reviewers wouldn't complain so much about it (not you!). I actually like it because the star rays are quite distinct, it sort of narrows/fades in the middle of the ray, gives it a distinct look. When you see it, you can instantly guess it's the Viltrox chip lens.

[@sivgreyson]

like that you kept the green skin

[@Mikezeyy]

I’m just here to support…Nice quality cam work J!

[@triumph_cv]

Where is that place? Looks like you and your boys are in heaven (literally). And 99 dollar price point on that lens? 😯

[@JasonValdez-i5h]

Was wondering where you got the camera skin wrap from? Thank you and love the video 👍

[@nicolasguillenc]

dude you are kidding, this lens is sooo cool. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these

[@reaxxion]

Location? And that preset you use on the pics?????

[@LTdammit]

Looks like Mount Tamalpias

[@ShyYoung]

Great video bro! Quick question, what location are you shooting from?

[@zolob2434]

Great review! Thank you!

[@jfischetti]

I love my Sony 20mm 2.8. Just a bit bigger and has variable aperture.

[@brugj03]

Yeah, But it`s not fullframe.

[@montenegrorj]

Love it! Definitely getting one!

[@mykeljewell]

Love the idea of a super pancake lens for FF. Love the price, seems like a lot of drawbacks though. Yes I understand it’s $99 but that’s still money and I wonder what the trade off of getting this versus saving up and getting the Sony 24mm 2.8 really is. I’ve seen the 24/2.8 go for ~300-400 on the used market. Side note - love your vids always a great time seeing your content

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

I have the 40mm 2.5 which is almost the same size as the 24mm 2.8. This lens is game changing for the a7c. Yes the g is optically great, but this viltrox makes the a7c actually pocketable

[@hellolau]

Sure, the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake is fun, no doubt. But let’s be real-it’s no match for a real lens like Sony’s 24mm f/2.8 G. That one’s got it all: pancake size, weather sealing, variable aperture, an aperture ring, function button-packed into a compact body. And you can score one for around $300. Honestly, f/2.8 is the slowest I’d go for a versatile lens. Anything slower just doesn’t cut it for me. 😊 Let’s be real-you’re not putting your camera in your pants pocket anyway. It looks weird and feels even worse. Just throw it in a small pack or your jacket pocket-that’s what I do.

[@neutrinostorm]

Thank you for this great review / lens presentation! I already bought it on Indiegogo. But a question from a man from Germany: What kind of great photo spot is this???? Where is the location???

[@LTdammit]

Looks like Mount Tamalpias

[@jebeq2007]

Viltrox, Please Please Please make an L mount version for the Pansonic S9 !!!!

[@thedarkslide]

The Canon EF 40mm f2.8 comes close. The Canon RF 28mm is also very small. Also, Nikon has the 26mm pancake. And all of these allow variable aperture. I think the Viltrox is price is fair, but the lens is not really a good general purpose lens option without variable aperture.

[@yanicmb]

Which case do you have on your camera looks soo cool

[@rayrayg9]

I'm buying this the instant it releases for Z mount. (Earlier rumors up until last month were saying it would be for both FE and Z but I guess Viltrox had other plans)

[@ethereal_synapse]

Can’t wait to see how this looks on the Zf

[@rayrayg9]

@@ethereal_synapse The silver ring is a GREAT touch!

[@shearcreatif]

where can i buy this

[@pixelpeter3883]

Riddle me this: why does it say 'image size 43.3mm' on the front?

[@gettoana]

yeah it does, wtf 😅 ø43.3mm should be the filter thread size right?

[@pixelpeter3883]

@@gettoana Except it doesn't have a filter thread as far as I know ;-)

[@thomasfransson]

It's the diagonal of a full frame sensor.

[@pixelpeter3883]

@@thomasfransson That makes sense

[@gettoana]

sheesh, it’s so tiny, just like olympus mft body cap lenses but full frame with f4.5 and AF, insane

[@Broken_Orbital]

Guarantee we're going to see a flood of content creators coming out with "The PERFECT Lens for Street Photography" videos..

[@productguru8323]

Epic views!

[@sircarpington]

whens the video on the first roll of the thrifted leica???

[@rayrayg9]

Lens AF is impressive considering he's almost a shadow with the low light and backlighting (I guess the other half of it is the Sony AF)

[@danielcoenen6405]

My copy makes a rattling sound while focusing, like a cheap stepper motor.

[@tristandu1776]

I'm jealous, Panasonic 26mm f8 is a joke

[@antwilkphotography]

I think I'll get one of these

[@KingJvpes]

Worth it

[@antwilkphotography]

@@KingJvpes for the money and the tiny space it'll take up in my edc bag what's not to like

[@hiroki958]

Let me buy this lens in Japan!

[@Teslien]

My concern is the mixed signals from camera people. They tell us megapixels doesn't matter at this day and age. Fine. They tell us we shouldn't use things that aren't data sheets compatible because losing out on efficiency, valid. ...So I was thinking, why not use a 16-50mm PZ Sony for all the features and more. If the lens isn't protruding outwards from the grip, it's not drastically changing. And it's difficult to understand the logic of adding a grip when talking about small form factor. It's not your video, all the reviewers do this sugar coating of gear. For $99 it's great but missing out on all those normal features like manual focus makes no sense other than being a cheap alternative for a daylight video lens. A customer will ultimately buy another lens to compensate these normal feature losses, which creates this cycle of too much gear nonsense. Great video tho. The location looks like sky Island

[@billyholic]

if using an apsc camera just use the kit lens it isnt much bigger

[@gbl4261]

try Samyang Remaster slim !

[@tonymartens2332]

Too bad it's only comes in Sony E-mount . Would love to have one for my Fuji X-E2.

[@Rocking_J_Studio]

So...For $99 you can turn your fancy Sony into a point & shoot? Cool!

[@ethereal_synapse]

I mean, yeah. Thats the whole point.

[@rayrayg9]

2:17 1000% crop 😳

[@dm.b7560]

Not very fast tho

[@brianyuan4915]

I join the product "Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE Chips-Size Ultra-Thin Lens" project, and i still not receive my product. And Unfortunately, now products already sales on Taobao, and the actual selling price (USD70) is obviously lower than the price of i join (USD89). I fell very angry about the fraudulent behavior.

[@petercraven7930]

Warning: the copy they shipped to me is not functional. Viltrox customer service is basically a bunch of internet trolls!

[@viccao8431]

what skin is that? i looks sick

[@Kneedeepinstock]

Sony! For crying out loud. Just give us a full frame pocketable camera already. Or Ricoh GR Full frame. It can be done. They are just holding it off as long as they can to sell lenses. Progress takes patience I guess 😅