Viltrox 24mm F1 8 Z Milky Way Lens Test

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • In this video I take the new Viltrox 24mm f1.8 Nikon Z mount lens out to shoot some milky way and nightscape images. I also take out a genuine Nikon 24mm f1.8 Z lens to compare the two side by side.
    These 2 lenses match up surprisingly well and considering the price for the Viltrox is almost half that of the Nikon version I think it's great value for money. So if you're in the market for a 24mm lens for the Nikon Z series cameras then you should seriously consider this Viltrox alternative.
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Komentáře • 160

  • @nightscapeimages.richard

    For anyone who may be interested Viltrox are running a photography contest. Check out the details here: viltroxstore.com/blogs/news/viltrox-global-photo-contest-2022

    • @troypointerphotography
      @troypointerphotography Před 2 lety +1

      nice video but your video does not show the auto focus working also what camera where you filming your self ? thanks Troy

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      @@troypointerphotography Thanks for watching Troy. I don't use auto focus when shooting nightscape images. I was using the Sony A7S3 to film myself.

    • @troypointerphotography
      @troypointerphotography Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard
      Hi this is Troy
      Many thanks for the reply I saw just wondering if you used the auto focus for the initial focus before shooting manually cheers also what camera you used to fillm your self
      Oh by the way I been in Australia my self Brisbane to cairns 1 month cheers Troy

  • @bombomkorea391
    @bombomkorea391 Před 2 lety +2

    I am a student living in Korea, a small country in the East.When I happened to see your video, I felt my eyes twinkling.It's so beautiful.Thank you for always showing us good videos.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Many thanks indeed for watching my friend, it really means a lot. Thank you for your support.

  • @NJ_Galactic
    @NJ_Galactic Před 2 lety +3

    I just ordered one based on this review. I already own a sigma 14mm f1.8 that I use on my Z7 however as much as I love that lens the distortion is kind of crazy and some days I need something like this viltrox. Love your review man, thank you

  • @BrettWoodPhoto
    @BrettWoodPhoto Před 2 lety +1

    I liked the windmill pano mate. Cheers

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot Brett. It was probably my favourite as well. Funny as this happened as I was trying to leave for the night . .always the way isn't it.

  • @Mille_XC
    @Mille_XC Před 2 lety +4

    Great review Richard, many thanks for putting so much effort into this test. I tried the Viltrox 35mm lens myself and also found that it lacked sharpness in the corners. That's why I decided to get the Nikon lens instead. It might not be so important for a wider angle lens, but with 35mm I regarded it to be an issue at least when shooting panos.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for watching Mille. Yes I agree with you that overall the Nikon Z lenses are better than Viltrox .. especially in the corners.

  • @RyanLunaPhotography
    @RyanLunaPhotography Před 2 lety +4

    You are awesome Richard! The work and effort you put out for free on the niche realm of astroscapes is phenomenal.
    I mentioned this too to another CZcamsr, Aaron King, but I shoot nightscapes in the Southern California desert. I shoot my tracked skies fairly close to my car. One of the tools I love being able to pull out of the trunk….beach umbrella to block the wind from hitting the tracker, camera, tripod. I know you sometimes track from nearly the trunk of your car, but thought I’d throw you that tip.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Hey Ryan, thanks so much for your very encouraging comments. I love your comments regarding the beach umbrella .. I'll keep that one in mind for sure.

  • @austenohanlon
    @austenohanlon Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Many thanks thats really well explained. I have just purchased a viltrox 20mm for nikon fit. I am looking forward to seeing waht it can achieve.

  • @keith2599
    @keith2599 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful pictures Richard, Really Really Really enjoy all of your vids, All your pics and light painting of landscapes are AWESOME....Really looking forward to all your next vids....73s from little old england....Take Care....

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks heaps for taking the time to watch and comments Keith. I hope you can find some clear skies in little old England soon my friend.

  • @antipodesastro667
    @antipodesastro667 Před 2 lety +2

    Aurora and rum balls! What a great night! 😃 I only have the 20mm f1.8 for nightscapes and could really do with a longer FL prime…I found this review very interesting. Your images are amazing as always! Loved the windmill pano 🤩
    Lisa

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      You are very kind as always Lisa. I think the rum balls made this video all the more worthwhile. It's a good lens and well worth considering.

  • @martinsarre
    @martinsarre Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent presentation Richard. very interesting. Lots of good tips for getting sharp stars.

  • @konsamprincesingh7763
    @konsamprincesingh7763 Před 2 lety +1

    Recently bought Viltrox 85mm which is actually a performer for the price. Now i am going for the 24mm. Thanks for this detailed review.

  • @M31glow
    @M31glow Před 2 lety +2

    I love your equipment reviews, and obviously, your images are more than amazing!

  • @adrianalfordphotography
    @adrianalfordphotography Před 2 lety +2

    Great review Richard of the Viltrox lens. I agree with your points. Well built and when you stop down a bit the sharpness improves marginally. The lenses I’ve tested (35mm and 50mm) were pretty good value for the money I thought. Thanks for sharing the video mate. Cheers 🍻 👍🙏

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for looking Adrian. I thought as a daytime walk around lens this one would be awesome . .very snappy auto focus and light weight. It's pretty good for astro work although that's really quite demanding as you can see from the video. Take care mate.

  • @paulmorrall5719
    @paulmorrall5719 Před 2 lety +3

    Phenomenal video Richard, great comparison between the two. I certainly agree that even through CZcams compression the Nikon not only seems a little sharper but especially looking at the stonework, it shows so much more detail. However, as you quite rightly pointed out, for almost half price the Viltrox will make all but the most discerning very happy. And like you, I love my 20mm Nikon 1.8 😊

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot Paul. Yes the difference is there to see but it's not a real lot when stopped down to f2.8. Appreciate your comments.

  • @BURTBROWN
    @BURTBROWN Před 2 lety +1

    As usual, you're dead on right and honest with the performance of that Viltrox. That approximate halving of price from the Nikon makes a BIG difference for some of us photographers on a smaller budget!!!!! And I HAVE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF VILTROX BEFORE - SO THEY SHOULD BE THRILLED!!!! Many thanks!!!!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for watching Burt. I think you are spot on. Viltrox are a fairly new company and have a small range of lenses mainly catering for the Sony and Nikon mirrorless market.

  • @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

    27:18 - That's interesting because I was thinking the upper right corner was worse than the other 3 corners. That said, when you have to pixel peep and you have to take time to peek side by side, lenses are close enough where they should cost close to the same money. When ones clearly much less expensive, you've found the clear winner.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Yes I think you're right. Also we have to take into account the youtube compression which always impacts on screen clarity.

  • @almogkurtser4557
    @almogkurtser4557 Před 2 lety +1

    The fact that youtube doesn't accidentally classify that tunnel as non-PG13 is amazing! :)

  • @ernyr516
    @ernyr516 Před 2 lety +2

    Good to see the Rumballs back , well done on the lense reviews , hopefully you get more to test from both Nikon and other lense manufactures , and i bet you had more time with the aurora .Just cool images .

  • @matthewstorerphotography
    @matthewstorerphotography Před 2 lety +1

    Bloody legend! Great content mate, just got my hands on the Viltrox 13mm for the Fuji system - handles and reacts exactly the same. Still a great workhorse for the price of the Viltrox. Love your work mate, keep clicking away!

  • @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

    26:23 - Not too many folks would be unhappy getting those kinds of results from a lens costing half that of Nikons lol. Great buy, for sure! Great photo too there Richard. One of your best in fact. Real nice soft glow to your light painting. Nice. Oh, interesting. Z mount only. No love for those of us with DSLRS? That's odd. Wonder why they're limiting themselves.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      They also make a Sony E mount lens. I'd imagine they are thinking the mirrorless market is where the new developments will be.

  • @johnl4469
    @johnl4469 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Richard. Video chock full of information, as usual. Great images mate. Keep well.

  • @ProfJM_UNICA
    @ProfJM_UNICA Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Richard, I think about this brand Viltrox, the only complaint about it, is the non sealed design and the usb port on lens mount... this could be risk for lens and the camera

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes I can certainly see why you'd be concerned. I have used plenty of unsealed lenses at night . .they can get wet from dew but I've never had a problem with any of them.

    • @ProfJM_UNICA
      @ProfJM_UNICA Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard I´m from Central America and the dust on this kind of climate can be annoying, have a problem with Rokinon 18mm for Sony E, the dust on it caused AF problems, I solved with some cleaning but I will not take it out at night again, cheers!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +2

      @@ProfJM_UNICA Yes that's fair enough Jorge .. .and these mirrorless cameras are a dust magnet to the sensor as it is.

  • @pearcem66
    @pearcem66 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review Richard. Loved the 8 shot panorama.

  • @AstroRoad
    @AstroRoad Před 2 lety +3

    Great video Richard! I love that these 3rd party manufacturers are having a real solid crack at making very capable, budget oriented lenses. A decent amount of corner aberrations and light fall off like you say, didn't see much in the way of chromatic aberrations though. Did you see anything like this on a closer look? Seems like a very good option if you're not wanting to drop a lot of money on a lens.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a lot Dominic. Yes there was a little bit of chromatic aberration but I must have already corrected for it .. but to be fair, both lenses had it. I think if you're not going to push these lenses to the limit they'll be fine for most users. I rarely shoot wide open anyway.

  • @flexable9256
    @flexable9256 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice photos. That Viltrox did well.

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video Richard >> Your sound too was superb here too

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Haha, thanks Peter. Amazing what you can achieve when there isn't a mosquito buzzing around in the microphone ...!!! Also, I replaced the faulty cable.

  • @dennisblack4444
    @dennisblack4444 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic video Richard and a great comparison 👍

  • @simonharding5696
    @simonharding5696 Před 2 lety +1

    That's a great video, Richard, and the results were truly surprising. I shoot my night stuff (when using f2.8 lenses) at f3.5 anyway, so this is an attractive option. It's also great to se the return of the Rum Balls!! I wish we had them in the UK!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for watching Simon. Yes this lens becomes a realistic option especially when stopping down a bit. Love my rum balls ..!!!!

  • @dw.in.michigan
    @dw.in.michigan Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Nice comparison on the lenses. My go-to wide angle lens is 24mm, with a declicked aperture - Samyang/Rokinon Cine T1.5. It gives me amazing pictures. I love the performance I get from it.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Good on you Derek. I think a lot of people shoot with 24mm lenses because that's been a standard focal length for many years.

  • @PentaxLife
    @PentaxLife Před 2 lety +1

    Nice work Richard

  • @treeman3663
    @treeman3663 Před 2 lety +2

    Gr8 video Richard very informative I know this is not your normal stuff but do some more like this every now and then have a good week see you under the stars 😀

  • @josem.ignacio3370
    @josem.ignacio3370 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing videos, as ever. Thanks from Spain.

  • @akkarparkiamopas3401
    @akkarparkiamopas3401 Před 2 lety +1

    That Aurora at the bottom right
    I was about to ask you if you have Aurora shooting lately as It was visible in South of Australia.

  • @barryashenhurst2071
    @barryashenhurst2071 Před 2 lety +1

    Hmmm ... Very interesting, Richard. Makes you wonder why a modern, 20 or 24mm digital lens has to be so big though doesn't it? I have, among other things, three manual Nikon lenses from the '80s; a 100, a 50 and a 28, and they're more than half the size of any of those 24s or your 20. Not only are they smaller, they're lighter, nicer to focus manually than any of my digital lenses, and when you put 'em on infinity they actually focus at infinity, which, obviously, makes getting stars sharp much easier. I was a magazine shooter for 30 years and I've NEVER owned a digital wide-angle that knew where infinity was. I guess that's why they stopped putting distance and depth-of-field scales on lenses.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Yes very good comments indeed Barry. All of these "Computer" lenses are fly by wire. .which is a pain to adjust manually. They just endlessly spin around.

  • @morgankarno7335
    @morgankarno7335 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos thank you.
    I am really contemplating that 24 z

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner Před 2 lety +1

    I did enjoy this video. I thought I saw a slightly better colour rendition on the Nikon. Perhaps a slight green cast on the Viltrox. Problem is, I’m viewing this on an iPad (it is colour calibrated with an XRite app) and it says 480p. How did it look on your computer?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot for watching Edward. Yes it's always problematic when looking at youtube videos. Even on a large monitor the colors etc will be off. They both look pretty good on the original shots.

  • @MrSpike2450
    @MrSpike2450 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos and the high standard continues. Richard please buy yourself a 10x LumiLoupe for focussing on the back LCD it really is faultless and makes focussing a dream. You're welcome 🙂

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Now that's a great suggestion Spike . .and possible not the first time it's been suggested . .Appreciate you watching.

  • @gregorychard
    @gregorychard Před 2 lety +1

    G'day Richard
    Bloody marvellous work mate!
    Dollar to quality there's no choice 👌.
    I've a 50mm 1.4 lens from my film days and back then, I really use f1.4. It was a great general lens.
    I believed with a fast lens compare to a slower lens, that smaller the apparatuses difference are corresponding to the speed of the lens are correlated in quality of the shot.
    Eg. F1.4 lens shooting at f2.4 is better than a f1.8 lens shooting at f2.4.
    Havagooday my friend
    Greg

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks heaps for watching Greg. Yes I totally agree with you regarding getting the widest aperture lenses and stopping down. Always appreciate your comments.

  • @dhg1960
    @dhg1960 Před 2 lety +1

    A very interesting video. Considering the circumstances, you managed to get a hell of a lot done in one evening. And yes, the Viltrox does look like a nice lens. I have a couple of "cheaper" third party lenses which are also good, but generaly they are manual focus ( this doesn't bother me for astro work as I only use manual in this scenario ).
    By the way, it was great to see the rum balls making an appearance. The final pano images were very nice and unexpected.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks as always for your great insights David, always a pleasure hearing from you my friend.

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 Před 2 lety +1

    Interesting review.

  • @dominiclester3232
    @dominiclester3232 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent and fair, thanks!

  • @peterviragphoto
    @peterviragphoto Před 2 lety +1

    I only watched for the rumball😂😂😂 Awesome video as always mate, got so much respect for how much effort you put into making these videos! Great in depth test and that shot at 26:30 is an absolute ripper! Have a great weekend Richard!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Haha, well I only really lasted during the night til the cuppa and rumball Peter ,,,!!!! Really appreciate your kind words mate ..means a lot.

  • @isotechimages.9130
    @isotechimages.9130 Před 2 lety +1

    It great we have the option of quality budget lenses but the weather sealing is so sound on the Z cameras that it leaves me thinking it almost worth spending the extra.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      I think it comes down to your use case. I don't have any issues with weather sealing on lenses but I don't shoot in the rain. No doubt the genuine Nikon lenses are better across the board.

    • @isotechimages.9130
      @isotechimages.9130 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard Well l guess thinking about it if you need the stars in the sky for your shots it not likely to be raining eh.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Very true

  • @LeeRatcliffe
    @LeeRatcliffe Před 2 lety +1

    Great comparison & video especially for those starting out, on a budget or who like to get the most for there money! I also like 20mm for night skies (but I shoot Sony) and I think in this case if I were looking for Nikon, I'd go Viltrox & a MSM tracker & maybe still have some change left over!

  • @PhillipMcCallum
    @PhillipMcCallum Před 2 lety +1

    Great video thank you have a good day

  • @NJ_Galactic
    @NJ_Galactic Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for this video, I am debating between the 24 or the 20mm too. I own the Sigma 14mm f1.8 for my Z7. I want something less wide for some shots.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      They are both really good lenses Rick. I tend to prefer the 20mm but not a lot between them.

  • @mccloud
    @mccloud Před rokem +1

    Hi Rochard! Nice video! Love your job! Do you know if the viltrox 24mm have the autofocus the infinity when you start the camera like the 35mm and prime Z lenses? Thanks!

  • @graemechow88
    @graemechow88 Před rokem +1

    Lately I have concern about the Viltrox lens in general and other china makers. Seen to me that there is no after sale service repair if the warranty expired. I wrote to one official Viltrox online store they said 2 year warranty but never replied me on the product if expired. So it is concern if I buy more Viltrox lens as I already had one is ok. Since no weather seal after sometime the lens can get in water if shot under drizzling condition the electronic part will be failed sometime and you want to get it repair. For long term investment in lenses, there is concern for me as I rather paid more for other third pary lens like Samyang they have after sale service .

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před rokem

      Yes that is always a problem with lower cost lenses Graeme. That's why name brand lenses cost so much.

  • @campervanbug7658
    @campervanbug7658 Před 2 lety +1

    🤣 excellent Richard, Richard😊

  • @afryhover
    @afryhover Před 2 lety +1

    Coma = the thing that challenges lenses the most!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Yes that's for sure. Not too many lenses are totally free of it Andrew. Appreciate you watching.

  • @fretless05
    @fretless05 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video! I am looking for a budget way to get into landscape astro, and Viltrox seems to be putting out good options. Have you also tested the Viltrox 20mm f1.8? The wider lens might be a better choice at night knowing that the wider lens will collect a bit more light, right? Is ti worth getting a budget lens at f1.8 knowing it needs to be stopped down? I have seen other lenses at 20mm f2.8, including one from Viltrox (the 20mm has a bulbous front element, though, so might be less useful during the day since filters would be difficult).

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching. I've not used the Viltrox 20mm but I think it would be a very good budget option. I do love the 20mm focal length. There is more vignetting on these lenses wide open but still quite good performers. Not sure about the filters as I don't have the 20mm version.

    • @fretless05
      @fretless05 Před 10 měsíci

      @@nightscapeimages.richard Well, I'm going to find out; I saw an open box sale for a decent price, so ordered the 20mm. I'll see fairly soon if I made a good choice!

  • @mattstout804
    @mattstout804 Před rokem +1

    Hello Richard, thank you for this detailed review. I currently have the Sigma 20mm 1.4 F Mount on my Z6. The Viltrox has the appeal of being significantly smaller and could work well for video. Outside of the difference in focal length do you feel the quality of images would be comparable? I feel on the Sigma I need to have it stopped down to 2.8 to avoid all the coma. thanks again

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching Matt. Yes that's a problem with the Sigma 20mm .. it has lots of coma wide open. The Viltrox 20mm for Nikon Z is a manual only lens. The 24 and 35mm Viltrox are auto focus and pretty good value. None of them are as good as the Nikon 20mm f1.8Z lens though.

  • @morgankarno7335
    @morgankarno7335 Před 2 lety +1

    I notice about 1/2 stop difference

  • @paultutton9443
    @paultutton9443 Před 2 lety +1

    A very fair and objective comparison Richard, I'm sure that Viltrox will be extremely pleased with your findings! You certainly put in the hours so goodness knows what time you finally got to bed 😴. Just a thought - seeing as you own both the Nikon 20mm 1.8S and Sony 20mm 1.8G, how about putting them head to head?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for watching Paul. Yes it was a very late night .. followed up with a couple more very late ones in the following week . .videos to come. I sort of did compare the Nikon and Sony 20mm lenses when I shot the A7S3 video a while back. See here: czcams.com/video/RD8K2Ale7Ys/video.html

    • @paultutton9443
      @paultutton9443 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard
      Thanks for the reminder Richard, I'd forgotten that episode. I am attracted to the Sony 20mm 1.8G for several reasons, not least the performance, price and form factor, but I've heard that focus breathing is a bit of an issue. Just wondering how it compares to your Nikon 20mm 1.8S where you have close foreground subjects?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      @@paultutton9443 I haven't actually tested that characteristic of the Sony lens. You'll laugh at me I'm sure, but I rarely take any images with the Sony .. it's my video camera and it excels at that ..!!!

  • @Soyonsobjectifs
    @Soyonsobjectifs Před 2 lety +1

    hello, always quality videos full of pedagogy. well done. Stupid question but when is the best time to photograph the Milky Way and bulb of milky way in Australia? is it the same for the whole southern hemisphere? thanks to you.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for your great comments Soyons. Well it's possible to see the milky way galactic core in Australia and pretty much everywhere in the southern hemisphere from early in the morning in February til early in the evening in October. Hope that helps.

    • @Soyonsobjectifs
      @Soyonsobjectifs Před 2 lety

      @@nightscapeimages.richard thanks so much for your answer

  • @davidletz9123
    @davidletz9123 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the lens review, Richard. Does your D750 see any action these days, or had it been retired?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for watching David. I sold both my D750's. Great camera but I much prefer the new "Z" lenses . .they are superb.

    • @davidletz9123
      @davidletz9123 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard thanks for the reply Richard. I am considering changing from Fujifilm crop sensor cameras and lenses to Nikon full frame. Were the lenses you used on the d750 FX lenses? Or DX lenses?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      @@davidletz9123 I only ever used FX lenses on the D750. You'll get bad vignetting if you use DX lenses on a full frame.

  • @brucemullis479
    @brucemullis479 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoyed the video. Guessing you don't have issues at using a lower aperture when shooting video. I hate coma so always step down when doing photos. Frustrating when you spend so much for a lens .

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a lot for watching Bruce. I agree with you regarding the dreaded coma. I shoot my on location videos wide open at f1.4 but there isn't too much coma on the Sony 24mm f1.4 GM lens .. wouldn't want to be for the price of that one.

  • @javiercampos9322
    @javiercampos9322 Před 2 lety +1

    Greetings, excellent video, what type of monitor do you use to edit your photos and print them out with the colors you want to obtain? I imagine you use ones with adobe rgb?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Javier. Well to be honest I don't use top end monitors. I just replaced one of mine and got an ASUS VA27AQSB. It seems really good for photo editing.

    • @javiercampos9322
      @javiercampos9322 Před 2 lety

      @@nightscapeimages.richard And how do you get those great colors out of your photos when printing? It is not difficult because of the type of monitor? Are you srgb? Greetings from Mexico

  • @AstroHBF
    @AstroHBF Před 2 lety +1

    Just casual aurora!

  • @danielpopa6243
    @danielpopa6243 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Richard, is it just me, or is the Viltrox lens a bit brighter than the Nikon in the first images you showed?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Daniel. It's interesting that you mention that . .I thought the same thing. . but later on I thought they were the same .. who knows. . maybe my lighting favored the Viltrox a little more on that shot.

  • @morgankarno7335
    @morgankarno7335 Před 2 lety +1

    I would imagine the 24mm probably compares to the 20mm? Do you think it does or close?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Well I haven't tried the Viltrox 20mm f1.8 but it would have to be good to come close to the native Nikon 20mm lens.

    • @morgankarno7335
      @morgankarno7335 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard I meant how does the 20mm Nikon compare to the 24mm Nikon lol sorry about that.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      @@morgankarno7335 Oh, ok. Well they are very similar. I prefer the 20mm focal length and I use that lens on a regular basis. I don't actually own the Nikon 24mm Z lens .. but I've tested it twice now and used it quite a bit.

    • @morgankarno7335
      @morgankarno7335 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard yes I own the the 20mm but just curious how the 24mm coma ants sharpness compares, thank again chaars

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      @@morgankarno7335 They are very similar in every way.

  • @Sebas-sg1kj
    @Sebas-sg1kj Před rokem +1

    Hi! did you try the 20mm 1.8 Viltrox manual focus? thanks.

  • @treeman3663
    @treeman3663 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm starting to realise how good some 3rd party lenses can be

  • @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

    24mm is the best overall. It's my go to focal length. It captures the most scene without distortion. Once you go down lower, say just to 20MM you start getting stuff leaning in on the sides and it's not natural. 24mm is the bomb! I did just pick up a 35mm sigma art also for when I don't need so much at once and pull in the Milky way but I still expect my 24mm to remain king. Of course, we'll see but I'd never go wider. I know you like the 20mm Richard, but I just can't handle the leaning on the sides it produces. Plus, the sky starts to get pushed back too far under 24mm too. Anyway, I'll listen to the video. Haven't watched yet. :)

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      All very good points you make. I also don't like the leaning in on the sides of ultra wide lenses.

  • @MrSpike2450
    @MrSpike2450 Před 2 lety +1

    Is 24mm to close to your favourite 20mm ?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Yes I think you're right Spike . .that's probably why I've never really been on the hunt for one. I am using the Sony 24mm f1.4 GM lens for my videos now though . .that's a beauty.

  • @michaelandrus989
    @michaelandrus989 Před 2 lety +1

    Would you recommend this lens paired up with a Nikon z50?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Well you have to consider that the field of view if fitted to the Z50 would actually be 36mm focal length. That makes it a bit tight for a lot of nightscape shooting. However on the crop sensor you'll be able to lose a large portion of the coma present when using it on a full frame. If you want that focal length then I think it would be ideal for the Z50.

    • @michaelandrus989
      @michaelandrus989 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard very true, thank you. Wonderful video as always, your passion for photography and teaching shine bright. I’m looking forward to your zoom workshops!
      On a side note, what would someone have to do to get a delivery of rumballs? I enjoy your sense of humor in your videos. 😂

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      @@michaelandrus989 Well these rum balls are made at a local bakery here in Australia Michael. They may not last the trip to the US . .sorry about that ...!!!!

  • @laurag9306
    @laurag9306 Před 2 lety +1

    What kind or brand of star tracker do you recommend?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      Hey Laura. I have both the ioptron sky guider pro and the sky watcher star adventurer. They are both very good. I tend to use the ioptron more because it has a polar camera built in which makes polar alignment a lot easier here in the Southern Hemisphere. These are both quite rugged. You could look at the Move Shoot Move tracker but I reckon it may be a bit light duty for many applications. Happy to help further if you need it.

    • @laurag9306
      @laurag9306 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard Thank you very much for getting back to me! 🙂 I've wanted to do astrophotography for a while now and usually just use what I have on hand to make it work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and have a great day!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety

      @@laurag9306 Thanks a lot Laura . .always happy to help my friend.

  • @novicemoviemaker
    @novicemoviemaker Před 2 lety +3

    I must have a dirty mind - the bright arch in the image looks like a penis. It ruins that aurora shot for me because I can only see that phallic arch. But congrats on getting the aurora. From the mainland, the aurora had no colour and just looked light bright light pollution.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks heaps for watching. Well I didn't quite see the arch in that light .. but now that you mention it .. !! This is taken from the mainland in Victoria.

    • @seanmuller5145
      @seanmuller5145 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes your mind must be dirty because I thought the same thing. Lol