VILTROX 23 + 33mm f/1.4 Review for Fujifilm X-T4 X-mount (Compared with Fujifilm 23 + 35mm f/2 )

[@nVuFilms]

Let me know what you think about the viltrox lenses and let me know if you have any other questions. I'll try to answer them below. If you want to see photos of bricks and black and white technical charts, please search for Christopher Frost on KZbin. Thanks!

[@TimurKazbekov]

Actually got directed here FROM Chris' video by KZbin autoplay. Thinking of getting one of the X-series Fuji bodies, but you know, lenses matter way more than bodies. Nice video, exactly the review I needed. Subscribed

[@nVuFilms]

@@TimurKazbekov thanks !

[@ChristopherIan]

what is your lut on these test videos? is it inbuilt film sim's?

[@JesusJackson]

Oh my fucking god, I just found your reviews and I gotta say this is an absurdly large amount of golden trash. Thank you for all of this incredibly deep sea of shit.

[@Romafedorov]

What do you think is a better lens overall for video, the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 or the Fuji 23mm F/2?

[@nVuFilms]

Viltrox

[@linusfharm6296]

Thank you for an excellent review! This was by far the most useful review I have found of the video capabilities of these Viltrox lenses :)

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching. I tried !

[@salarycat]

Nice review! I got the 23mm just before you uploaded the video, I guess watching it before wouldn't have changed my mind! I'm pretty happy with it so far.

[@nVuFilms]

Awesome

[@Romafedorov]

Hey Vu! Wanted to ask you a question about the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 and the Fujifilm X-T4.. I just got the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 and I have a weird issue with it when shooting video.. When I turn on the camera and change the aperture manually with the lens everything seems to be working fine, but after around 2-3 minutes if I try to change the aperture again it doesn’t seem to do anything. So I have to turn on/off the camera and dial my aperture again so the camera can recognize my aperture setting. It only happens in Movie mode and not in Still mode, is this something common with the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 lens ? Thanks!

[@nVuFilms]

Mine doesn't do that

[@nVuFilms]

Update your firmware of the lens if not already

[@Romafedorov]

@@nVuFilms I’m on the latest firmware already, perhaps the lens is faulty ?

[@legend240891]

Excellent review Vu. Really love your "whatever" attitude. You don't have to feel sorry for what you want to do man. Looking forward to your next Fuji X reviews!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching

[@galachiev]

Fuji 35mm F2 WR looks good, but its focus breathing really annoying. Viltrox on the other side has no breathing, faster aperture, but has no WR and can't change focus smoothly. Which of them you use more often now?

[@nVuFilms]

I actually use 18-35 sigma adapter more than anything wlse

[@galachiev]

@@nVuFilms with adapter do you use? Does autofocus perform good?

[@nVuFilms]

Fringer pro ii

[@Hazard4Tactical]

The 33 seems kind of big and heavy compared to the Fuji 35 f1.4 For travel would you still recommend the Fuji 35? the f2 can be a bit slow f for indoors while in buildings.

[@nVuFilms]

33. viltrox is quite small IMO. I'd recommend the viltrox for travel 💯

[@Hazard4Tactical]

Vu Nguyen // nVu Films the price is certainly good for the specs.

[@vainius37]

Comparing 23 lenses, viltrox is 72mm length, fuji f2 is 52mm. Put on viltrox that huge hood and you have over 10cm protruding length. For some it might be a deal breaker. If you shoot in studio or in one location there is no problem. But, if you want compact varsatile lens, taking with you everyvere in the woods or hiking, you are not obsessed with shooting everyfing as wide as possible, fuji 23/2 is still very good choise. Viltrox is interesting, but it is very big problem with its size. If it would be 56mm, it would be different story, because of the specific situations of using it.

[@nVuFilms]

@@vainius37 I can't believe you are complaining the viltrox is large

[@mrhillcityva434]

Love your review. You show the lens in real world situations not someone sitting around picking out minor flaws in bricks.

[@nVuFilms]

🤣 thanks

[@leonmullingscreative]

Came for the review, stayed for the comedy! LOL

[@Clayspeed]

Great review. What we’re you sensitivity and speed settings for video on the Viltrox lenses?

[@organismx]

Cool . 2 quick YES or NO questions regarding the 23 viltrox. Is there smooth resistance to the focus ring ? Can you achieve smooth manual focus pulls in video ? thank you

[@nVuFilms]

Yes. Yes

[@organismx]

thanks

[@timcastle1190]

Hey, Vu. Do you lose IBIS stops when using a 3rd party lens? Do you notice any differences? Thanks for sharing.

[@nVuFilms]

Hey I don't notice any Ibis difference

[@TariqSaleem]

Shouldn't as IBIS is in body...i use manual legacy lenses with my sony a7ii without any issues

[@Heartbeatzofficial]

I mean talk about really useful and beautiful test footage! Really helped me out a lot, thanks!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching

[@bobtaylor8746]

Thanks. I was considering the Viltrox 23. You sold me. PS. Your daughter is adorable!!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks!

[@uptmalaysia2438]

HI, I plan to buy viltrox 23mmF1.4 for my Fuji XT200, will it same like fuji coour and auto focus,sometime I shoot at extream low light and not sure this 1.4 will help or not?

[@nVuFilms]

It looks like Fuji. 1.4 will help

[@uptmalaysia2438]

@@nVuFilms Do you mean Viltrox 1.4 will help?

[@izzyosman8323]

Thanks for the recent Fuji content. I was an early adopter with the X100S/T, XT1/2 and then stepped out of the system back into Nikon, transitioning from F to the Z system. Too costly to give up the legacy glass (which is still amazing for photos), so I'm waiting for my XT4 for video. Keep up the good work.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching !!!

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

Those sunset video of your daughter in the middle of the video are fantastic 👍

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks

[@atqmail]

Hello, first thanks for the super helpful videos,, I am a Fuji shooter and I like the system a lot.. just want a lens thats good enough for street photography, was thinking of getting the a7iii with the 35mm 1.8, but dont really like working with 2 systems. is the viltrox 23mm 1.4 good for that? ofcourse aside from the a7iii fullframe capabilities. thanks again so much.

[@nVuFilms]

I believe the 23 viltrox is great for that

[@AchilleasThanBartender]

Hallo, I use Xt2 with XF18-55 kit lens and I want to buy my first prime for video and photography. Which one you recommend to me. Viltrox 33 or fuji 35 f2??

[@nVuFilms]

Depends what is more important. Close focusing or aperture

[@Shawn_Kelley]

Thanks! Very informative video. I like your delivery style, too. Please keep making more X-T4 filmmaking videos! Subscribed.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching

[@gilbertdaroy6080]

The minimum focus for the Viltrox 23mm 1.4 isn't so bad. I'm sold. It would have been great if you had image comparisons for min. focus of each lens.

[@sirgigolo]

How far were you away from the 23mm while filming this video? I want to use it for talking heads shots too

[@nVuFilms]

Like... 3-4 feet

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

Tried 23 f1.4 from Viltrox vs Fujinon 23 f1.4 for photography , and they are right when they say you get what you pay.Viltrox is decent option if you are on budget and for the rest Fujinon beat Viltrox in IQ department.

[@jaymhk3313]

For video,what would u choose? Fuji 35mm f2 or Viltrox 33mm f1.4...

[@nVuFilms]

33

[@jaymhk3313]

Thz a lot... I am currently using A7riii with primes & wants a X-T4. So I am looking at Viltrox for starters.

[@M_freedomOfSpeech]

I want to get that one, thanks! Vu Nguyen I have a question if you can help me briefly. I got the X-T4. Why when I playback my VIDEOS in the TV screen (Through the HDMI), I'm having video playback flickering with videos that are moving like panning, but when I play the videos in the Camera viewfinder it plays right, that freak me up . Thanks for you support my friend! I don't have any video software at this moment, I tried Windows Media Player and it doesn't work either! lol.... maybe I'm doing something wrong!

[@nVuFilms]

I do not know how to help you with that one.

[@HypertronicTeddy]

hi im thinking of getting either the 33 or 23mm f1.4. which do you think would a better choice to pair with my 18mmf2 fuji lens?

[@phatnguyen5641]

XF 23 F2 OR VILTROX 23 F1.4. Help me plsss

[@nVuFilms]

Viltrox

[@fachrizallea]

xf 35 f2 or viltrox 23mm f1.4 to average Photography ?

[@MrHarizakbaralam]

if i should pick one ? which one better for video 33mm or 23mm??

[@nVuFilms]

23

[@MrHarizakbaralam]

@@nVuFilms thanks man

[@DMS16]

hi! First of all, Can I ask you what song did you use for this vídeo? haha, thanks for the review! I'm gonna think what to do, because I want a 35mm aprox 1.4f to get as much as bokeh I can, but I also want a lot of sharpness. I ordered my xt4 with the 16-80 f4, but what lense do you recommend me apart from that? the 23 or 33mm from Viltrox? After watching you I decided not to expend 200$ more on the original fuji lenses, but i still undecided about the focal lenght that i want. Do you think both 23 and 33 are equal in terms of luminosity or low light situations? which of the two has more sharpness and detail? Thank you so much

[@nVuFilms]

I think both are great. If you want more portrait, get the 33. More environment get the 23

[@matthiasherr115]

Wich Tripolis do you use, seen at the bokeh test?

[@tjpenton]

With the V 33mm, how come the 1.4 shots are sharper than the f2? Odd...

[@nVuFilms]

Maybe user error on my part?

[@tjpenton]

@@nVuFilms Regardless, love your attitude man! Keep up the cool vids.

[@PeterCruzMusic]

Great vid man! How is the stabilization on this lens?

[@nVuFilms]

It's fine as it uses IBIS. No lense stabe

[@PeterCruzMusic]

Vu Nguyen // nVu Films roger! Thanks man!

[@Bruno_Saucedo]

Great video! I’m getting an x-t3 in next week, super excited to keep working on my channel! But I was struggling with figuring out what lens to get, thanks for helping me decide!🐠👍

[@nVuFilms]

👍👍

[@CarsCamerasKavorka]

Do these Viltrox lenses adhere to the autofocus settings for video which you can dial in via the in-camera menu? I have the 85mm 1.8, and that lens seems to ignore them.

[@nVuFilms]

Seems like

[@SePark]

Would Tony Northrup approve that bokeh tho? 😁 Awesome video dude!

[@nVuFilms]

LOL... probably not enough bokeh for Toneh .. THANKS!

[@sanujames2853]

Fujifilm 23mm 1.4 or viltrox 23mm 1.4 which one is best for professional work

[@pamalupa5479]

which is better for portrait, viltrox 23 or 33?

[@shijersey8336]

May I ask what lens do you use for shooting this video?

[@salvadorvelazquez8783]

As always great stuff. I’m getting that 23 vol. today.

[@nVuFilms]

Nice!

[@bjoernfischer]

Did you test a smooth auto focus transition with the viltrox lenses? I tried to do that, with a very slow AF speed, but it did not do well. :( my fuji 33mm f2 did it perfectly

[@nVuFilms]

Mine did good imo

[@prathyushraj2759]

How is the sharpness of the viltrox 33mm 1.4 compared to Fujifilm 35mmf2?

[@nVuFilms]

Same

[@prathyushraj2759]

Am using XC 35mm f2 budget lens. It is good one for price . I want one more budget lens. Shall I go for viltrox 23mm1.4 lens?

[@ha_dua_o]

Now I had another question, should I go for viltrox 23mm or 33mm ??😕 Anyway you got new subscriber.. your reviews are great!!

[@Crisostomo.1barra]

Its been 2 years, what did you choose?

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

What I like: the price and autofocus. What I’m confused about CA and purple fringing. Heard it doesn’t handle backlit subjects well... is this true? I really love backlit portraits.

[@tatasaccount]

Thanks for the review. Sold me on the 23mm!

[@nVuFilms]

Awesome

[@trungho4386]

Thanks a lot from Viet Nam, Vu! And, I want to pick up my first prime lens for fuji xt3, video-purpose. Should i buy fuji xf 35mm f2 or viltrox 23mm f1.4 first, in your opinion?

[@nVuFilms]

35

[@BernardoFaustino]

@@nVuFilmswhy?

[@FormDriven]

Great video, thank you so much posting it. I just got the xt4 yesterday. I’m considering getting these 2 f1.4 viltrox lenses or the sigma 18-35 with the fringer adapter. How does the autofocus on the adapted sigma compare to these two?

[@nVuFilms]

Hey, the sigma is just as good. A bit more. noisy

[@FormDriven]

Vu Nguyen // nVu Films thank you man! I really appreciate your help

[@kingsamvisuals]

Check out Zach mayfield

[@ninay7685]

Hello, thanks for this review. But nothing about Fuji 35 f1.4? Great Lens...no?

[@nVuFilms]

AF sucks

[@petermcgreal4794]

35mm 1.4 oo slow to focus and that focus motor whirring sounds like a jumbo jet!!

[@briandecasa5444]

How does the AF of the sigma 18-35 compare to these lenses?

[@nVuFilms]

It does very well!

[@kumuri_keebs]

viltrox 33mm 1.4 or fuji 35mm f2 xc??? help mee

[@nVuFilms]

33

[@kumuri_keebs]

@@nVuFilms that was quick thank you! xD

[@mickeynegron5686]

Vu Nguyen // nVu Films from 33 and 23 for video which you recommend

[@nVuFilms]

@@mickeynegron5686 33

[@mickeynegron5686]

Vu Nguyen // nVu It would be better, it's even cheaper, thank you very much 🙌

[@sieghart132]

How Viltrox 33mm compare to Fuji 35mm F1.4?

[@nVuFilms]

I think optically just as good but AF is wayyy better

[@homesavvytech]

Fantastic review! Everything covered without any unnecessary jargon! Wonder if you had the chance to check the Tokina 23mm/33mm lenses? Are they comparable to the Viltrox?

[@CoZChristopher]

Great vid brother!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks bro

[@GregAndBeth]

Great video. The Test footage is great!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks

[@bowiethelabradoodle2620]

Thanks for you review, it’s help me a lot

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching

[@RStarLeeKong]

I'm also a user base person. As I do care about specs, I care more about real world usage and looking at image/video quality from it. Now I just don't know which one to go with or the 85mm f1.8. I have the kit lens 18-55 f2.8-f4 lens and love it a lot already.

[@nVuFilms]

What is your favorite focal length in the 18-55

[@DrErickLopez]

Seems like f1.4 with viltrox produces the same bokeh that the fuji f2 does. also, color looks more pleasing with the fuji lens and obviously the close focusing distance is better with the fuji....tough call considering the fuji is about $100 more.....lots of give or take with these two.

[@nVuFilms]

With everything in life

[@ShutterKnack]

One option is not to put money in commies‘ pockets 😂

[@gokhan9395]

Thanks man great review!

[@molekavencer893]

Viltrox 33mm 1.4 or XF 35mm f2 ?? Which better?

[@nVuFilms]

Tough. If you want close focus. F2. Better low light. F1.4

[@princeaujla6832]

please compare 33mm f.4 lense with xf 35mm f1.4

[@TexpatOTG]

I have the Sony version of the Viltrox 23 ... really love the lens for video. It is great for talking head and interviews, and for sitting on a gimbal ... I think Viltrox is an up and coming mfg. Cheers.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks

[@dannyta4876]

Great lens. Beautiful shots. Bought both today.

[@yuhongyu9540]

Very appreciating review for these four lens. I am trouble for a decision for couple week. because they are pretty similar function. but after having your review. I would like to go xf35 f2 because its close focus. I need a camera to shot the design of our product and the lens will be better to approach the surface and so we can make somehow the image of reflective light. Thanks for your share. I like viltrox either for the affordable price. but the close focus really is not acceptable for me

[@nVuFilms]

Cool thanks for watching

[@cosmogang]

Probably my new favorite KZbinr.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching and for the support 🤙🙏🤝

[@MrNate858]

Are you using a gimbal on your videos?

[@india_travelgram_]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank You!!

[@FotoDelixStudio]

Great video Man!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks!!!

[@blood_n_guts_murphy]

Great review. Helped me decide to keep my 27mm. Its a bit slow to focus but lacks the nasty CA of both 23mm lenses. I will wait for the Sigma 30mm f1.4 for faster/longer. Rather have the closer 27 and 30 focal lengths than bad glass. 35mm is too wide for me and 33 with CA is a turn off. I take sunny photos everyday. Would also prefer no aperture ring than a de clicked one because of how I hold the camera. CAF isn’t important to me. May get the 27mm II as that has an aperture ring lock button which is a big deal and it might focus a smidgen faster.

[@soupnazi81]

Good review! Thanks for testing minimum focus distance and AF performance

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@zefcypher]

Great samples!

[@fatboyslimz2554]

I was just considering buying a 5 f1.2 for 600 but i think after this review i might go with both of these for same price. Now if only vitrox did some telephoto ;)

[@Hindsight101]

Thank you i thought I was crazy that face and eye tracking wasn't that good

[@nVuFilms]

Yra

[@nVuFilms]

Yea

[@charruaporelmundo]

Looking forward fot this lenses on E mount.

[@nVuFilms]

Bet

[@charlesnetzler2262]

If I could keep just one lens for my fuji it would be the 23mm 1.2, I use it for almost everything.

[@nVuFilms]

Cool

[@charlesnetzler2262]

@@nVuFilms hopefully that comment didn't come off to obnoxious haha Love the channel man.

[@nVuFilms]

@@charlesnetzler2262 thanks for watching 🙏🤙

[@HumoraraS]

23mm 1.2???

[@charlesnetzler2262]

@@HumoraraS Sorry 1.4

[@raffyfuentes1370]

Nice review man❤👏

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks bro

[@alexisrivero6790]

Did you stay with the 35 f2 or change it to the 33 1.4?

[@nVuFilms]

I'm going with the viltrox

[@alexisrivero6790]

@@nVuFilms Thanks!

[@nVuFilms]

Np

[@gerben4875]

Thx for the review but the 35 f2 is no border macro lens, not even close :)

[@feezotolegacy5603]

taking pictures of bricks. hahahaha incase photography didnt work out, u can be a comedian bro. hahaha u made my day

[@nVuFilms]

😂🤙

[@dmitrijsvoloviks616]

Very good review! Thank you.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching!!

[@duc_le_photography]

Great review

[@MikeMarrah]

Man, that autofocus background pulsing/stepping is REAL! 😬 that makes it pretty unusable for me.

[@VllKlNG]

Somebody with a banana always comments before me...

[@nVuFilms]

😂😂😂 bot?

[@Bad_Design]

Why didn’t yo say that fuji 35 f2 is horrible lens for video because it has horrible focus breathing, I can see it even on your samples. You can see chromatic aberrations or fringing and cannot see fuji‘s focus breathing?

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Nice review, thanks. I am so light, I fly.

[@nVuFilms]

🤔

[@patrick.991]

Did you have problems with the Fuji 23mm F2 wide open? Watched Christopher Frost's review some days ago and there the 23mm Fuji was very blurry at close ups - really poor quality ... Would need it for landscape/hiking - so no problem, but after your review I would more likely go with the viltrox.

[@nVuFilms]

No issues

[@patrick.991]

@@nVuFilms thanks!

[@theadventurenomads7011]

Great review ✊🏻

[@nVuFilms]

🤙🤙

[@HokkeeKun]

Thanks for the vid. You made me consider buying the Viltrox 23mm f.1.4. I was never happy with my Fuji 23mm F2 but very happy with the Fuji 35mm f2. Can you also review the new Viltrox 56 1.4?

[@nVuFilms]

I don't have

[@djtruedomination]

I have the Viltrox 56mm. It is a very good lens.

[@mrMacMilli2000]

Man them jokes deliveries though..

[@jerseyreddevil3139]

Thanks, nice work.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks

[@homecareful]

I shoot photographs, stills. No interest in video, so yes, it was a little douchey. But, I have the 22/1.4 and it is great from a real photography perspective too, which I realize is only of academic interest to you.

[@kabassa]

helpful video, thanks

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching

[@akreview2355]

Giá sao ạ??

[@GoodcoStudios]

Title says 35mm f1.4

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for pointing it out

[@rakhinesmn]

Thanks for the good review. She is also so cute

[@jbnitpou9942]

Hi ..... interesting video ..... you can try the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 mk2 too (Not the mk1), a very nice lens but full manual, no AF, maybe a no deal for you ? Have a nice day ..... JB (French follower)

[@JustlifeTomSandraYordi]

Nice video Thansk greets from Belgium

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks !

[@LucasHalastra]

Useless as usual, i love it! ;) Keep that shit coming man :) It makes my day. Cheers! That bookeh looks much better on cheaper viltrox. Ill give it a try, thanks!

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks for watching bro!!

[@adysaputra452]

thank a lot

[@nVuFilms]

Np

[@miam1074]

Liked your review. I am planning to sell the 16mm fuji that is really too wide for me, and buying the 23&85mm viltrox.

[@nVuFilms]

Thanks

[@Klymenvit]

Спасибо! Один из лучших обзоров.