The lens that changes our perception forever - Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE vs Sony 135 1.8 GM

[@ndviet92]

We probably want to see this lens in Nikon Z mount and have it compared to the Plena.

[@EricLouisYoung]

Viltrox is full of sony fanboys

[@robert_may]

I don't think it'll be too long before we see some decent interchangeable lens camera bodies from China now. It's a bit of a warning shot for some of the Japanese companies - particularly those whose manufacturing is outsourced to China in the first place. I've personally been enjoying some of the quirky and retro lenses coming out of the country, but it's great to see more affordable modern designs as well.

[@coder543]

DJI is very well-positioned to launch a handheld ILC camera. They've owned Hasselblad for years. They've launched several DJI-branded lenses that fit onto an ILC drone. They have the Ronin 4D. They've also launched a lot of cameras, both drone-mounted and not.

[@ROOOMC]

事实上 相机除了CMOS 更大 功能方面远远落后于手机~

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Developing a decent interchangable lens camera body is a lot harder than a lens, but looking at how fast some of the Chinese companies are improving and trying out new things, i wouldn't be surprised to see some really good cameras from one or two of the Chinese brands in the next 2-3 years. DJI would be the obvious candidates as they already have the technology, resources and experience to do that. but I feel there are other companies that could step into this area. Don't forget there are already a few attempts by Yongnuo, Z CAM, Yi, kinefinity with various degree of success.

[@kama-kiri6496]

Shots fired.

[@victourmotovlog104]

Christopher Frost said SAMYANG is Sharper and has the same focus speed. Samyang 135mm 1.8 already been on the market for years and much cheaper.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

As usual, I suggest watching/reading more reviews from various reviewers and made the decision yourself :)

[@shihjehwu4193]

Ne..., the price difference is about US$100, and the Viltrox is Sharper in most situations. I watched Christopher Frost's review.

[@mongini1]

@@shihjehwu4193 US$ 100 difference? can't believe that... here in Germany, The Viltrox (in Preorder) costs 1199€ - the Samyang 699€ - and i can buy it now... and its 500 grams lighter - so its an absolute no-brainer to me... Dont get me wrong, I had the two pro lenses (27mm and 75mm f/1.2) from viltrox on my fuji, and they totally nailed it.

[@shihjehwu4193]

A Z-mount version is definitely a must. Couldn't wait to see the comparison to the Plena.

[@masterche1980]

L-mount, please

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Yes let’s keep asking

[@muttishelfer9122]

No chance with 5% market share

[@stjepanjina]

Viltrox on Top!

[@kmwong1786]

Will the Viltrox Lab Series lenses be available for L-Mount?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I have not heard of any plan yet, but the more people ask, the more chance it will happen. After all , a few other Chinese brands have also released or going to release L mount AF lenses

[@Princeton_James]

That would be really nice if it does come to L mount. That's 1 reason why I still keep my Sony.

[@minhta7540]

Great lens.

[@lelandfitz1762]

Interesting History behind Nikon: They brought in 8 Germans to build up their camera business in the 1930s. Sadly Germany lost almost all of their camera / lens companies. Only Leica ist standing and Schneider Kreuznach with their B&W Filters and Medium Format lenses.

[@AAJJ007]

Go Chinese lens manufacturers and designers! I already own two Chinese Manual Focus lenses. Looking forward to adding some AF lenses as well soon.

[@lubomirkotik8870]

I would be interested if there would be also a Z mount. Nikon. 🙂

[@awake780]

It’s coming

[@carlosandreviana9448]

Not possible

[@mongini1]

@@carlosandreviana9448 why shouldnt it be possible?

[@mongini1]

guess i'd get the Samyang at this point... Its 500 grams lighter, it costs almost half (1199 for the LAB vs 699 for the Samyang, at least here in Germany) and performance looks on par with the Viltrox, except the buttons ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@dickywong112]

雖然話 LAB>PRO, 官方有無宣傳/講解過分別係邊???

[@TheRealRichardWong]

貴啲囉大枝啲囉！講笑啫，我都唔知道真正嘅分別，不過應該係佢哋可以做到最好嘅都全部放喺Lab嘅上邊

[@camilo8cheryl]

Can you do comparison video on nikon’s 135 Plena lens?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Probably not right now as there isn’t a Nikon version for direct comparison

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Viltrox, please support L mount, thanks!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

A few other Chinese manufacturers have already or going to release L mount AF lenses, so yes Viltrox your turn ;)

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

@TheRealRichardWong Meike and 7artisans are stepping up their game too. However I still want to use the Viltrox 28mm f/1.8 on the S9. Seems like a great street photography setup.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@shang-hsienyang1284 Are you referring to the 28mm 4.5 pancake? Yes L-mount has a good number of good lenses from Lumix and Sigma, but it really needs some compact AF lenses especially for S9 users. I have a feeling we will see some more in the next 12 months or so :)

[@boredcat7]

I feel like its a bit heavy at 1.2kg

[@illicit008]

Thats a pretty cool looking lens.

[@bananabear009]

The lens is way too big for me for most shooting scenarios. Have to pass no matter how good the optical performance is.

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Nikon Z8 mount is what I would like this lens for.

[@muttishelfer9122]

Sony E only, sorry.

[@SSProg]

Viltrox please L-Mount lens !!! 😍🙏🙏🙏

[@devilangel4655]

Viltrox nailed it👌

[@dayeah765caoni3]

I’m going to get the rf version when available.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Viltrox was previously told by Canon to not sell any RF lenses previously by Canon, so they withdrawn their RF lenses from the market. It would be interesting to see if this will change in the future

[@Princeton_James]

Good luck with that. That's why I haven't shot canon in years. I just have a little bit of glass left over.

[@ROOOMC]

维卓士135 1.8 是一只好镜头 ~ 它拥有青橙色调的镀膜 是电影常用色调~ 盲猜 85 1.2 也是5000多的售价吧~ 中国镜头给广大摄影玩家带来了实惠！

[@dickywong112]

很詳細...我想快D出 NIKON Z 多D.....哈！ 但個紫邊 "Christopher Frost" 試出黎勁好多....可能大家個測試距離唔一樣, 佢勁大.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnGgXmkm7Oeo5Isi=q9VWd8K4gZQ1cyfp&t=413 26:08 枱面白色果兩支係咩黎???經開中國都唔順路黎香港搞見面會???可以吹下水.....

[@TheRealRichardWong]

22:49 其實我都有試近距離紫邊喎，我試出嚟真係唔係太差，比Sony差少少啫，不過睇多啲幾個人唔同嘅Review自己balance下啦

[@TheRealRichardWong]

我有喺香港差唔多一個禮拜，不過好多嘢要做同埋地方要去。下次有機會大家出嚟飲茶食飯可以㗎！見面會就咪搞啦，到時得自己同自己見面就多舊魚啦🤣

[@cylee614]

im waiting for chinese to make af zoom lenses

[@TheRealRichardWong]

There are actually a few in the market. Like the Yongnuo 12-35 2.8-4 I've reviewed a while ago, Yi (Xiaomi) made some AF zoom lenses in the past as well. But yes i think more will come in the near future!

[@jackrussellt2211]

As long as Viltrox ignores L-Mount they are worthless.

[@michalsiegel6717]

They aren't lol, Sigma and Leica most likely won't allow these cheap lens in. I mean, if i was shooting Sony, I wouldn't consider 135/1.8 GM anymore. As well as I chose the Viltrox Pro 27 & 75 when I was shooting Fuji. Both lenses together cheaper than one native Fuji glass. And Fuji also released statistics Viltrox lens are the most sold ones in the whole system. L mount is just clever not to knock their own lenses out. I mean, as long as I would love to pair with my cameras and Sigma 135/1.8 HSM Art isn't an option due to really slow AF, I can see why Viltrox lens probably won't appear on this mount.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@michalsiegel6717 While it may not be easy to get in the L-mount alliance officially, a few Chinese manufacturers have already released L-mount autofocus lenses, I've reviewed a few on this channel as well. I can't say the names yet but there will be more from other brands coming soon.

[@mongini1]

If I'd be a lens manufacturer, my priority would be the following: E-Mount > Z Mount > RF (if they allow it) > X-Mount > L-Mount. And i wouldnt even consider the Viltrox at that point, because in Preorder it costs 1199€ here in germany... The Samyang (which i can buy right away) costs 699€ - and its roughly 500 grams lighter. No-Brainer for me.

[@dirk.4711]

LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL - Mount !!!!!!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Just need to keep asking!

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

Chinese manufacturing is irrefutable

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

Z mount please 🙏

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@LIGHTHUNTER.D It make sense to release Z mount. Plena is great but not everyone can afford it.

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

@@TheRealRichardWong with Nikon making a comeback this year, it would certainly be worth it