Viltrox 56mm F/1.7 Fujifilm (Review, Testing, and Rolling)

[@sam_lxxxiv]

I'm so glad you're back to making Fuji-gear-related videos, great review as always

[@MatthewFling]

Whenever Chris’s videos drop I always watch even if I’m not interested in buying the product because I know it’s entertaining and I’ll probably learn something.

[@_darkjay_]

I honestly respect Viltrox a lot because they're really putting together one hell of an affordable lineup for Fujifilm

[@deepspacetravlr]

Great review! Not in the market for this lens but I still watched all the way through. 😂 Thanks for a great video!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏

[@oc2phish07]

Always enjoy your videos, Chris. 👍👏

[@johnfarr2916]

Chris, thanks for the review. A great video as always! I can tell how much efforts you put in each of your videos. There are so many other KZbinrs who would rather spend more time rambling in front of the camera than editing their content. Talking about value per minute, your videos are among the highest.

[@giorgospentezidis2071]

Nice to know! By the way I feel so happy to have come across your channel. I got my fujifilm X-S20 a few months ago, and your channel is a gold mine. Your enthusiasm is so vital that it gives me enthusiasm in general 🎉

[@bcah]

Yay a new video!

[@PedroSantos64]

Great review and very helpful. I was wondering about this this lens and you just gave me very helpful insights!!!

[@viltroxofficial]

👍👍As always, a comprehensive and objective review

[@Leo-w3b6y]

I’ve been using the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 for a few months now, and it’s fantastic for portraits-sharp, with smooth bokeh. That said, I also own TTArtisan’s 56mm f/1.8, which has a more classic rendering and a unique feel for creative work. Both have their place, depending on the mood I want to create.

[@heisenberg470]

@@Leo-w3b6y If you had to choose one of the two, which would you choose? Which is better?

[@shayneangellidrg8]

@@heisenberg470i second. which is which?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Always the BEST content. Thank you, Chris!

[@dquarks]

Your videos never sucks..... it's always informative 👌

[@jamesabcd2266]

omg I ordered this lens online few days ago and I can't wait to try it! I hope my $112 pays off🤩

[@pal2tech]

Let me know how it turns out!!! 👍

[@viltroxofficial]

Hope you will enjoy it

[@jamesabcd2266]

@@pal2tech I took some pictures with my new lens yesterday and Im so amazed by its performance! It reminds me of the old great time I had with my D90+50/1.4D but everything got improved so much! Super light weight, fast and good performance in the afternoon & night. If there is anything I have to complain, I wish it could come with WR feature. (Somehow Viltrox doesn’t seem to have many WR lens (?)) But overall Im pretty satisfied with my affordable, light weight but mighty lens:)

[@pal2tech]

@@jamesabcd2266 That’s awesome! I am so happy to hear that. Thank you for letting me know! 👍📷

[@tamduong8474]

@@jamesabcd2266 where can i get it w $112 😊

[@wilfs1196]

Great review, clear & to the point.Thanks Chris.

[@AlexMcDermott]

Great video again Chris! I’d love to see a comparison with the Meike 55mm f1.4 competitor to this. Has an aperture ring too!

[@terrygoodfellow1876]

Glad to see reviews. Great one as usual. Fair and non biased. Wasn't looking for a lens but this might just join my tool kit.

[@Diego.Estrela]

GReat video again!! I've been waiting for this comparison for a long time to see if it would be worth the exchange, thanks for the help!

[@sheery1222]

Love love love your reviews, Chris!

[@daveboyle5751]

This lens is now on firmware version 1.02 to improve AF at close focus distances, I bought on because it's not a focal length I use often, but value for money and IQ it's a no brainier for my use.

[@Motacyclist]

Great review, I like that it’s so snappy and easy to understand without a lot of techno speak. Thanks 👍

[@ShaunakDe]

Love watching what ever you make

[@nvrumi]

Thanks for the review, Chris.

[@practicing.human.101]

Excellent review as always Chris. Your automotive themed interior shots look very familiar to me. For those who haven't yet visited, The Henry Ford Museum offers lots of great subjects to capture, including much more than just automobiles. The museum also provides many opportunities for learning, just like your videos. Thank you for all you do for the Fuji Community.

[@mr_jarble]

A great video Chris

[@druidobianco9734]

It’d be great to have a comparison with the fuji 50 f/2

[@SatyanBansal]

great honest review

[@RipeOldBanana]

Good video and I appreciate your honest review. It's good to know there are quality third party lenses at reasonable cost.

[@taybob12345]

Great Video! Thank you!

[@ChrisBrogan]

I got this lens a short while ago, and I have found pretty much everything you say. I left it on my camera for a week, which occasionally bit my butt because I was way too "zoomed in" for some of my street efforts. But when the subject is at the right distance for this lens, I saw pretty much the same performance you said. Like someone else said, I watched the WHOLE video, even though I already own this lens. (That's how good you are.)

[@kuyper]

At 8:58 - shout out to the Tintin collection! My originals from childhood are equally beat up! I eventually bought the hardback compendium sets. Thanks for all the great Fuji content!

[@shmuelkarmiel9059]

Great review as always Txs

[@96elwin]

What a coincidence, I just got my hands on the lens two days ago and started to look on your channel for a review. And now all of a sudden it just popped up today. Thanks, not all heroes wear capes! Anyway, curious to try out the lens in the upcoming days. A bit disappointed by the plasticy cheap feel but lets see how the results turn out! :)

[@tanpreetsingh696]

That’s nuts. I’m in the market for a compact budget wide-ish angle fast lens, crossing my fingers that this is something Viltrox tackles next

[@jaymasterflash9396]

I noticed the price difference in the pro series compared to this. Would getting the pro series be much better quality?

[@MrJohnnyMel]

Does it suck? No it blows gale force. Your whirlwind lens reviews are a joy, so much information but it sticks. You are a great communicator, thank you 🙏

[@IIISentorIII]

Thumps up for "The Enforcement Droid: Series 209", [ED-209] in the background. This guy took forever to overcome on the Nintendo Gameboy 😅😁 Getting this lens tomorrow for my Nikon Z50 II, I just have to hold very still 😁 Cheers from Switzerland

[@Brassai123]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks ❤

[@nickscott8488]

Just watched this and the Chris Frost review of this lens. Interesting to note chris's copy was pin sharp wide open where as this review showed softness. However, Chris reviewed on the Xt3 with a smaller sensor so wonder if the Viltrox struggles with the higher MP resolution or maybe manufacturing variability.

[@abadjoseph]

Love the review, Chris! Was this with the new firmware, released the other day?

[@shayneangellidrg8]

Hello Chris! uhm would u say this lens is better than the sigma 56mm?

[@ryan2641-f2e]

I keep going back and forth on which one to get - Viltrox is definitely popular, but something about TTArtisan’s 56mm slightly more classic rendering has me curious. For those of you who do a lot of portrait work, have you found TTArtisan adds any kind of extra depth to backgrounds? Trying to figure out if it’s worth the switch.

[@petercordingley927]

I have purchased this lens and with family ill health I have not got around to using it, I also have the Fujifilm XF50 F2 and XF56 1.2 which I will hopefully get to compare them. Great video, very helpful

[@rizaanil5254]

@@petercordingley927 hi! And? Did du make some experience and could u see a difference?

[@Oliver46233]

I keep going back and forth between Viltrox’s 56mm and the TTArtisan. Viltrox seems reliable with good autofocus, but I’m drawn to the idea of TTArtisan’s unique look, especially since I shoot a lot of portraits. People say the TTArtisan is a little bit sharper for portraits, which sounds fun. Curious if anyone here has found it makes a difference in practice?

[@darkgilson]

Great review, thanks Chris ! The lack of aperture ring is a real deal breaker for me, these manual controls are why I chose Fuji in the first place. I guess I should look for a good deal on the 1.4 version of the lens, although this doesn't seem to be stabilised either, so maybe not a very good choice for my X-T30 II. By the way, I loved your "rolling barrel" shot of the lens, super cool ! And also made my Belgian heart happy with the Tintin albums ! :D

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

Love this lens. Got the sigma but ended up returning for this one

[@Jasterrrr]

This was my first prime lens after using the 18-55mm kit lens for 6 months with my X-S10. It's a wonderful lens for portraits, very sharp and great for low light photos and videos. And it's cheap enough so it'sa low-risk purchase I'm still using kit lens much more, but that's because it's more versatile.

[@iC3bErG2020]

What would recommend for my first Fuji prime lens that will be used for portrait and street photography? Im thinking Viltrox provides the best bang for buck and I was looking at the 2 "Pro" lenses

[@nicolasnatanael8112]

Will you be reviewing the upcoming Viltrox 35mm f1.7? I'm torn between buying it and the XC 35mm f2. Thanks!

[@Benjamin-o7h3x]

I’ve been researching both the Viltrox 56mm and TTArtisan 56mm, and I can’t decide. The Viltrox is well-reviewed, but the TTArtisan’s design is so sleek, and it seems sharper wide open. Plus, the price difference is tempting. Has anyone compared the two side-by-side?

[@gsdgjfjsk]

So this lens will produce higher quality shoots compared to the zoom lense that came with my tx5 right

[@robertgrenader858]

It is so cool that 3rd party manufacturers like Viltrox are making X mount lenses. My favorite mid range prime is the Viltrox 85mm

[@gravweldon7700]

So I recently got my hands on one of the red special edition 56mm 1.4. It's a bit better than the black og 56mm in sharpness and ca. What really surprised me was that the aperture ring had gentle clicks.

[@dailyuseph]

PLEASE REVIEW THE ASTHORI 10mm F8 in FUJIFILM CAMERA

[@alcidesgomes3514]

Muito bom! Tenho assistido alguns de seus vídeos e são muito bons! Gostaria de ver imagens durante o dia com essa lente, como ela renderiza cores na luz do sol.

[@bhtrs]

Merhaba. Bu lens fujifilm xt200 için uygun mudur? Tavsiye eder misiniz?

[@Ytalldayy]

Hey what would be great is a review of the xt5 4.0 firmware update! You’ve done a very superficial one when it came out. Now would be good for a real in-depth one. Love your videos 🙏

[@VictorAmaru]

Nice Review

[@mskedarnath]

How well does this lens create background blur (bokeh)? Additionally, could you provide insights on its low-light performance? I'm also interested in understanding how the autofocus performs specifically for capturing moving subjects in photography, not videography.

[@9Mtikcus]

Having cheaper options is always a good thing, no one is forced to buy them, but you don't always need the best lenses either. Even professionals sometimes want a lens that covers something they don't normally shoot but don't want to spend $$$$ on the best of the best. I had hoped that when fuji released the XC 35 F/2 it was the start of a budget series, but then there were no other lenses; However, then Sigma joined the game officially, and various Chinese 3rd party manufacturers have made X Mount autofocus lenses without official licence (as far as I know). Which has helped fuji and fuji users by giving lower cost options.

[@slaidaniel628]

Super content!

[@MrGrisone1]

Gracias :) Thanks for the video. Greetings from Bogotá.

[@Termidryna]

Thanks a lot ❤

[@jgurtz]

Although the AF may be clunky and slow I still like this lens for walk about and street photography because it is so nice and light and compact. Only my old manual lenses are smaller but they are noticeably less sharp. Would love to see Viltrox come out with a modern set of smaller/slower/cheaper lenses that are full manual. 56/35/24/16 around f2 for $800 with a case, sign me up!

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

Ya gotta blame Fuji for that. on sony cameras the focus is just fine

[@kacperpietron]

Please compare Ttartisan 56mm 1.8 vs Viltrox 56mm 1.7. Thank you

[@MartyGerman]

Hang in there, Chris! Great, informative video, as ALWAYS! We all live on spam filters and hopefully we'll get SNARKY A.I. Filters, soon? Something that A.I. could do to automatically eliminate the SNARKY comments! We'll all be happier, then👍

[@marcusjames1326]

Favorite lens I currently have is the Viltrox 27 1.2. Sharp as hell

[@Cagey7531]

Completely different animal that one

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@joshfogel9966]

Can anyone explain why I sometimes have control Of the exposure compensation when in Auto ISO and sometimes I do not. It’s as if the camera sometimes considers it Auto and other times not. I can adjust it and the. 2 min later it doesn’t work. I can obv change my shutter speed to auto and have it work all the time, but hoping to keep that control, use Auto ISO and use my comp to tweak. Using an xt30ii.

[@Zimmy123]

Hello again! 🙂

[@joystech3048]

Hello Sir, zv e10 here $580 body And a6600 $695 body Fuji film x-t3 $780 body Which would be better overall ?. I need good for 5-6 year long term , learning beginner cinematography. I am tight on budget so the 23mm f1.4 viltrox and 30mm f1.4 sigma would be good for starting ? Prefer to capture in night

[@dquarks]

I think it's $139 US now. Even more incredible 😲.

[@wittko]

your videos don't suck :)

[@jacob.munkhammar]

Thank you! I always appreciate your reviews. However, I do not understand the IBIS test part at all. It has absolutely nothing to do with the lens, and may more likely confuse inexperienced users.

[@richardeggers]

You may have covered this previously, but why are the higher F stops, softer and softer?

[@fremzter]

@richardeggers its just normal for every lens due to refraction.

[@sclogse1]

At least you can buy a Meiki extension "tube" that transmits all electronic data to get closer shots. Or, pick up a Fuji 16-50 f3.5 V II with OIS. It has macro too. Weighs nothing and focusses very fast.

[@dean6280]

Great video but please bring back live streams!!! :)

[@Malkanderi]

i got the 75mm f1.2 its great to

[@fgonzales11b]

Great review. I already have their 27mm pro. If they come out with a 23mm version of this I'm SOLD!

[@terrygoodfellow1876]

Likewise 100%

[@paulcooper9187]

Interesting, I have the 1.4 and think its great

[@titlecade]

Definitely a good value although I think the Sigma 56mm 1.4 packs a better punch but at double the price.

[@halgrynshaun]

Ahh, a fellow Tintin fan I see.

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

Given that we have the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 already, I do wonder what the point of this lens is. But it's cheap, and it's sharp. So I guess that answers the question. ;-)

[@nvrumi]

I thought about this question, too. I think the analogy is the difference between the Fujinon XC and XF lens lines. Thoughts?

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

@@nvrumi That sounds like a sensible way to think about it.

[@jakobschneeberger3965]

👍👍👍

[@愛如潮水1991]

The tape measure part make me laugh😂 Viltrox is bad at this point, but they do have a thick skin to speak out loud. Yes I'm a Chinese , hope they will improve in this aspect

[@xavicariteu]

I bought this lens in June at 120€. For this price is a bargain!

[@francolcarmonac]

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[@NicholasJamesJohnson]

Whoa whoa whoa, those autofocus tests are your camera - not the lens. Im using this on a sony and it's super fast and dead on; not doing that little stepping youre seeing.

[@dandanu2526]

A decent lens,not a great one.

[@istBauer]

Nice Video , Thank you 🙏

[@aleleemmanuel4961]

Thank you for the review🫡🫡 I know you don’t need the lens, can I have it? Please

[@tanpreetsingh696]

That’s nuts. I’m in the market for a compact budget wide-ish angle fast lens, crossing my fingers that this is something Viltrox tackles next