If I didn't already have the new 56mm and the 90mm I'd be seriously considering this one as a portrait staple. Every time I've used the new 56 on the X-T5 I've been pleased with the results, but you definitely pay for that. I'm glad to see Viltrox improving the baseline quality of their lenses so rapidly. I'm really eager for some Sigma Art lenses to show up for X-mount. I've adapted the 18-35 for Canon with an electronic mount and it works great. I think Sigma bringing their 50-100 1.8 over could give the Fuji 50-140 a run for its money as well.
There have been some great deals recently on used XF56mm V1.0 lenses. I was lucky enough to have bought a barely used XF56 v1.0 for less than this 75mm. While the V1.0 56 has it's AF issues, I couldn't turn it down for the price. And, I just love it!!! But, for someone looking for a new portrait lens with f1.2 performance, this is a great choice. Have a great weekend!
My favorite lenses for portraiture was the 50-150 then the 90mm f2. But I almost never used the 90mm. Going to sell the 90 and get the Viltrox. Amazing price/performance. No wonder Canon doesn't want 3rd party on their platform.
I was agonising over a complement to my 35mm f/1.4 for portraits. 56mm was too close - didn’t want to get confused which one to use. 90mm is a bit too compressed/flat/voyeuristic. I think this is the answer just because of focal length alone. F/1.2 is a bonus. Weight and MFD are drawbacks but nothing is perfect - the price is a huge plus!
@@alonzowigfall190 I went for the 90mm in the end but sold it because it was a little heavy for my liking and left me too far from the subject. My next lenses will be the 23mm f1.4 and 50mm f1. I still prefer native lenses for whatever reason. There must be some catch to those Viltrox lenses - autofocus? Long term build quality? And harder to colour match to Fuji lenses
Great images and thanks for sharing your experience. Already looks to be a great lens for candid photos and portraits. This is a pretty exciting option for Fuji users - and I actually just got notified that mine has shipped!
I have the fuji 23mm 1.4, the 56mm 1.2, I shoot a majority of my photos with those. I splurged and got the new 30mm macro, and thought I'd be done for a while. This one has me serious thinking about spending some more money. Lol. My wife might kill me, but you only live once right!
Good review, thanks! I’m in two minds between this one and Fuji’s 90mm f/2. Pro Viltrox: f/1.2, at 75mm slightly more versatile, sharpness, price. Pro Fuji: lighter, better AF, sharpness (also) rounded bokeh balls (instead of cat’s eyes), much shorter minimum focus distance.
Really liked your comparisons to other lenses! I've been interested in the 56mm WR for a while, so it's great to hear about how you think this new Viltrox offering stacks up!
@@Reggiebphoto I agree with Sebastian. I like that this wasn't just a review of the Viltrox lens and that you compared it to other similarly purposed lenses. Very useful. Also, I haven't seen one of your videos for a while, I really dig this style. Well done!
@@Reggiebphoto the kind of dramatic/cinematic synth pop intro through the lens name card was cool, the subsequent photo montage/music combo was great too. Right away you teased us with what the lens could do but didn't give us too much, then you went into detail in the different sections of the video. There's a good balance between talking head, product shots, sample images, and clearly titled/logically organized review sections (and the comparisons, as I said above). I also really enjoy it when you include personal photos. Not that your wedding photos aren't great, but the spontaneous photos of your family or whatever caught your eye while you were out living life really communicate the joy of photography. At least that's how it feels to me.
Great review, thanks for sharing. I was excited to see this release as well as the sigma 18-50 f2.8, both seemingly great budget lenses that outperform their price point. If you ever get the sigma in your hands it'd be dope to hear your thoughts on it
If it matters at all, I have had the Sigma for one week, using it on the X-H2S. I love using it. No issues, great images, super compact and light. For reference, I really disliked the XF16-80 over two copies. I also had two 18-55 copies, liked but never loved that lens. This 18-50 Sigma is better and in my opinion, a keeper.
You are such a photographed buddy 🥰 what a lens! I have never bought a first hand lens ever, and I am 8 years into photography, and have quite many lenses, some of them vintage Like the Helios 44-M4, or Takumar 55mm 1.8, and even Nikon E Series 55mm 1.8 pancacke, this lens works so well with Fujifilm, and it's dearty cheap. Is the "economy" version Nikon did for a while, I should do a video about that. I used that to portrait my partner breastfeeding our daughter (and second child). In 17 of this February, we will go to the hospital to remove the breast for cancer. Hopefully, she doens't event has to take radiotheraphy, it vas very early, but we are still on allert 🚨 I already have a Viltrox, the 56mm 1.4, it was in my budget range, and not using it much, but when I do I like it. But I have an issue with it: the tint on Lightroom gets confused when I shoot with that lens, so everihing is too purple, and I have to match all those pictures, with all the other ones taken with Fujifilm lenses, for which's raw files on Lightroom look much more warmer colored. It's like having two cameras with two different sensors. A combination I had between the X-T3, and the Nikon D7200, just in the middle of my transictioning to Fuji. Now I don't have the Nikon, but I do have an X-E4 and I love it so, so, so so much. So light, so powerful camera. Amazing. I use it for weddings, even if it doesn't have two cards slot. Out of the budget to have yet another camera 😆 But the X-T3 with a 55-200mm and the X-E4 with the 18-55mm, perfect low budget combo for outdoors celebrations 🥰 And then the Fujifilm 35mm 1.4, his lens has some crazy magic on it ⭐ I recently got the 27mm 2.8 pancacke, and it's just incredible lens, some say Fuji sharpest lens. Maybe not compared to the new generation lenses 😅 Love, love, love!!! 💚💚💚
What’s great about 75mm is it reduces the working distance for portraits compared to the 90mm while being arguably more useful than the 56mm for landscape details. Very versatile
Reggie, given your style of shooting, which would you prefer in your wedding kit, the Viltrox 75 f1.2 or the Fuji 50 f1. I currently own the Fuji and love its character but I am wondering if a little extra compression and working distance would serve me if I were to sell it for the 75. I mostly would use it for low light indoors for music shows but would also do the occasional portrait here and there. Thank you, love your work, man!
Did anyone notice this lens has aperture issues - somewhere between 9-16 it often incorrectly opens the aperture and for instance f14 is brighter (bigger whole) then f13 and there is no difference between f9 and f10 (aperture doesn’t change at all. I know 99% of users value this lens for its superb quality at f1.2 but it is definitely the issue confirmed by the Viltox distributor and none of the firmware updates so far didn’t solve it.
Viltrox is doing everything right 👍 I really wonder what they will deliver in the future, maybe an affordable long tele lens now when they have this "PRO" branding with weather sealing and what not? 300 f2.8? 400 f4? 600 f4? Very exiting.
The autofocus assist/manual fine tuning Fuji feature doesn’t seem to work on this lens. It does work with the 27mm. Is there a trick when setting up the camera settings? I think it has something to do with the autofocus/manual focus switch on the lens. I am using a x-h1 for reference.
It’s hard to tell myself that I’m only getting a pancake lens since I have the Fuji 33mm when videos like this come up on my feed. This video is so informative and helpful. My bank will hate me
Missed the first round of 50. Definitely going to order it when it becomes available again! I figure with the digital tele converter on the XT-5, I'll have a 75/105/150!
Thanks for the review How does it compare with the Viltrox 85mm f1.8? I know it's a slightly different focal length but is it worth replacing the 85 with the 75?
Looks awesome! I love love love the 13 1.4 so this has me jonesin. I bought the sigma 30 1.4 and really hate it, made me appreciate the viltrox advancements a lot more
(Sony user here) I also hated the Sigma 30mm 1.4 , the worse one in that lineup. I now have the 16mm 1.4, 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.4 and all love them. The 30mm wasn't as sharp at all
Hi Reggie, hope things are going well, Viltrox seems to be making some great lenses, curious what lenses you would recommend for home family photos, documenting your family, like to hear your thoughts, Hope to hear back,
I'm corrently selling my 2 "old" viltrox (the 56 1.4 and the 85 mkII 1.8) with the project in mind to buy this. Maybe in the future I will consider a replacement for the 56 (or similar) taking the eventually benefits of the mark II of the actual Viltrox model
I was thinking of getting the 90 f2 to replace the canon 85 1.8 I had and loved. But I think this covers that way better especially at 1.2 and the price xD
Finally getting some solid competition is great. For me already having and loving the 90mm F2 I would pass but would be willing to try if available from a buddy. LOL
Hi Reggie! Ganda ng background mo! 😍🥰, Ikaw din ba inspire Peter McKinnon? 🤣🤣 Hehe hi I'm Yusaku new subscriber. Kita ko twiiter, dun kita Nakita hahaha!
Always wanted something between a 55mm and 135mm, thought about it a lot then Viltrox teased it. I was already sold even before the sample images, thought this would be a perfect pair to my 18mm. So yeah, woke up 3am just to get a preorder in then stayed up just to think about an excuse to the wife.
Hello, can somebody please help me with one problem that I am having? I put the lens in aperture A mode and now i cant undo it. Its stucked in A mode. Is there some switch to unlock it?
hey my friend. Could you advise me? I have money only for one portrait lense for now. I between viltrox 75mm 1.2 or fuji 33mm 1.4. Wich one you think would be a best for now? greetings from brazil.
I have been planning on getting the new 56mm WR to replace my OG 56mm however now I think it would be smarter to just get this and keep my 56mm for the same price it would cost me to swap the 56's. So excited for this lens. The only thing I don't love is the cats eye bokeh. Does it get more round at say F2?
The cateye bokeh is present on the 56 wr, 50mm 1.0 and this lens. It's not something you can really avoid. the round bokeh is better on the 90mm f/2 or the 50-140
@@Reggiebphoto Still definitely getting it. I also rarely shoot in situations with lights in the background that would display bokeh balls. I'm very impressed by the separation you get in that in door picture of the cart in the store for example. Very good seperation considering how far away you are from the cart.
Thanks for this, not liking a whole lot of what I'm seeing here (no fault of yours Reggie), I think I'll pass on this lens. Thanks for doing this much needed review.
I always feel like 56mm is too tight indoor. I bought the 33mm. I love the 33mm so far. The 75mm is not for sale for the masses yet. I bought and returned the 56mm because I don't like the focus motors. I feel like paying that amount of money I want a faster and more quieter focus motors.
@@m123icn I love my 35 1.4 on the XT1. The way it renders images… it just has that special something. Was looking for something a little longer, with similar results. The 50 f2, 56 1.2, or maybe the new Viltrox 75?
the 75 could be a solution for someone who doesnt want to have a 56 and a 90. The Sigma 56 1.4 is also to consider. The 56 1.2 wr is really nice in terms of weight, and the minimal focus distance, allows to have a lot of bokeh as well
I might be leaning towards the Sigma 56 myself. Don’t get me wrong, this 75 seems immensely good. Near perfect optics, although the AF needs more torque and the MFD is a tad long. But I don’t need a dedicated portrait lens enough to justify the size. Better MFD would have made a huge difference to me personally, but the Sigma 56 is nice and small, and seems like it would be a better fit for my needs and with the OVF of the X-Pro3.
@@thebitterfig9903 what is mfd? I already had the sigma and the old 46b( and the 85 mk2). the optical quality of the sigma is really good and the lense is ligt
@@Tomoldchannel Minimum focus distance. At 88cm, that makes this lens less versatile for shooting close details when walking around. A lot of fast tele primes with similar focal lengths can focus down to 60 or 70cm, which would be really handy. Still seems phenomenal for portraits, and an amazing value.
@@Reggiebphoto Yeah in bigger places and bigger venues it’s a good lens. But say in a party environment or a nice small environment it’s not ideal sitting whether to get this lens or not based on my needs and it would have some uses but also would be limited to how I can use it. More thinking required
@@Reggiebphoto Yeah I figured. Need to remove that from the question budget wise as I plan to buy used so it would need to be between old 56, 90, or viltrox. (All fall within that $600 range)
I find the bokeh very ugly. Particularly to the edge. Like a wormhole, busy with double lines. Very harsh and unpleasant for my eyes. I respect that some like it. It is not my cup of tea
Use the coupon code "Reggie" for 8% off the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2: viltroxstore.com/?ref=rLl9lLgFIopcQo
If I didn't already have the new 56mm and the 90mm I'd be seriously considering this one as a portrait staple. Every time I've used the new 56 on the X-T5 I've been pleased with the results, but you definitely pay for that. I'm glad to see Viltrox improving the baseline quality of their lenses so rapidly. I'm really eager for some Sigma Art lenses to show up for X-mount. I've adapted the 18-35 for Canon with an electronic mount and it works great. I think Sigma bringing their 50-100 1.8 over could give the Fuji 50-140 a run for its money as well.
Sigma art for x mount would shake things up
How heavy would the 50-100 be? A light fast aperture telezoom below 800g would be amazing but I realise I’m asking for the moon!
There have been some great deals recently on used XF56mm V1.0 lenses. I was lucky enough to have bought a barely used XF56 v1.0 for less than this 75mm. While the V1.0 56 has it's AF issues, I couldn't turn it down for the price. And, I just love it!!! But, for someone looking for a new portrait lens with f1.2 performance, this is a great choice. Have a great weekend!
My favorite lenses for portraiture was the 50-150 then the 90mm f2. But I almost never used the 90mm. Going to sell the 90 and get the Viltrox. Amazing price/performance. No wonder Canon doesn't want 3rd party on their platform.
Nice!
I was agonising over a complement to my 35mm f/1.4 for portraits. 56mm was too close - didn’t want to get confused which one to use. 90mm is a bit too compressed/flat/voyeuristic. I think this is the answer just because of focal length alone. F/1.2 is a bonus. Weight and MFD are drawbacks but nothing is perfect - the price is a huge plus!
@@stefan33ukwhy not look into the viltrox 27mm 1.2?
@@alonzowigfall190 I went for the 90mm in the end but sold it because it was a little heavy for my liking and left me too far from the subject. My next lenses will be the 23mm f1.4 and 50mm f1. I still prefer native lenses for whatever reason. There must be some catch to those Viltrox lenses - autofocus? Long term build quality? And harder to colour match to Fuji lenses
Man I have to say Viltrox is the best 3rd party company out there! Great video as usual!
I agree!
Great images and thanks for sharing your experience. Already looks to be a great lens for candid photos and portraits. This is a pretty exciting option for Fuji users - and I actually just got notified that mine has shipped!
Nice!
Amazing lens and beautiful photos to showcase what’s possible with it. Fantastic content as always Reggie. 🙏🏼
Awesome photos in this review Reggie! I'm really impressed with Viltrox's continuous improvement in quality.
Thanks Michael!
I have the fuji 23mm 1.4, the 56mm 1.2, I shoot a majority of my photos with those. I splurged and got the new 30mm macro, and thought I'd be done for a while. This one has me serious thinking about spending some more money. Lol. My wife might kill me, but you only live once right!
😂😂
Good review, thanks! I’m in two minds between this one and Fuji’s 90mm f/2. Pro Viltrox: f/1.2, at 75mm slightly more versatile, sharpness, price. Pro Fuji: lighter, better AF, sharpness (also) rounded bokeh balls (instead of cat’s eyes), much shorter minimum focus distance.
Crisp and to the point comparison with amazing shots as examples.
Heavyarms! Also that purple soft shutter button looks great.
Thanks and thanks 🥲 I’m glad you noticed :)
Really liked your comparisons to other lenses! I've been interested in the 56mm WR for a while, so it's great to hear about how you think this new Viltrox offering stacks up!
Appreciate that. I know that's the biggest info people want to know.
@@Reggiebphoto I agree with Sebastian. I like that this wasn't just a review of the Viltrox lens and that you compared it to other similarly purposed lenses. Very useful. Also, I haven't seen one of your videos for a while, I really dig this style. Well done!
Thanks. What about this style did you like?
@@Reggiebphoto the kind of dramatic/cinematic synth pop intro through the lens name card was cool, the subsequent photo montage/music combo was great too. Right away you teased us with what the lens could do but didn't give us too much, then you went into detail in the different sections of the video. There's a good balance between talking head, product shots, sample images, and clearly titled/logically organized review sections (and the comparisons, as I said above). I also really enjoy it when you include personal photos. Not that your wedding photos aren't great, but the spontaneous photos of your family or whatever caught your eye while you were out living life really communicate the joy of photography. At least that's how it feels to me.
Great review, thanks for sharing. I was excited to see this release as well as the sigma 18-50 f2.8, both seemingly great budget lenses that outperform their price point. If you ever get the sigma in your hands it'd be dope to hear your thoughts on it
If it matters at all, I have had the Sigma for one week, using it on the X-H2S. I love using it. No issues, great images, super compact and light. For reference, I really disliked the XF16-80 over two copies. I also had two 18-55 copies, liked but never loved that lens. This 18-50 Sigma is better and in my opinion, a keeper.
@Big D I appreciate your input! I'm definitely looking forward to grabbing the Sigma soon
You are such a photographed buddy 🥰 what a lens!
I have never bought a first hand lens ever, and I am 8 years into photography, and have quite many lenses, some of them vintage Like the Helios 44-M4, or Takumar 55mm 1.8, and even Nikon E Series 55mm 1.8 pancacke, this lens works so well with Fujifilm, and it's dearty cheap. Is the "economy" version Nikon did for a while, I should do a video about that. I used that to portrait my partner breastfeeding our daughter (and second child). In 17 of this February, we will go to the hospital to remove the breast for cancer. Hopefully, she doens't event has to take radiotheraphy, it vas very early, but we are still on allert 🚨
I already have a Viltrox, the 56mm 1.4, it was in my budget range, and not using it much, but when I do I like it. But I have an issue with it: the tint on Lightroom gets confused when I shoot with that lens, so everihing is too purple, and I have to match all those pictures, with all the other ones taken with Fujifilm lenses, for which's raw files on Lightroom look much more warmer colored.
It's like having two cameras with two different sensors. A combination I had between the X-T3, and the Nikon D7200, just in the middle of my transictioning to Fuji. Now I don't have the Nikon, but I do have an X-E4 and I love it so, so, so so much. So light, so powerful camera. Amazing. I use it for weddings, even if it doesn't have two cards slot. Out of the budget to have yet another camera 😆 But the X-T3 with a 55-200mm and the X-E4 with the 18-55mm, perfect low budget combo for outdoors celebrations 🥰 And then the Fujifilm 35mm 1.4, his lens has some crazy magic on it ⭐ I recently got the 27mm 2.8 pancacke, and it's just incredible lens, some say Fuji sharpest lens. Maybe not compared to the new generation lenses 😅
Love, love, love!!! 💚💚💚
Great video 👌I think the xf90mm is still my preferred choice as to image quality and speed but it’s a niche focal length
totally!
What’s great about 75mm is it reduces the working distance for portraits compared to the 90mm while being arguably more useful than the 56mm for landscape details. Very versatile
wooooooow sponsored by square space, this guy must be the real deal!! I REALLY need to try this lens, fantastic video Reggie 🙌
haha, thanks dude.
Reggie, given your style of shooting, which would you prefer in your wedding kit, the Viltrox 75 f1.2 or the Fuji 50 f1. I currently own the Fuji and love its character but I am wondering if a little extra compression and working distance would serve me if I were to sell it for the 75. I mostly would use it for low light indoors for music shows but would also do the occasional portrait here and there. Thank you, love your work, man!
Did anyone notice this lens has aperture issues - somewhere between 9-16 it often incorrectly opens the aperture and for instance f14 is brighter (bigger whole) then f13 and there is no difference between f9 and f10 (aperture doesn’t change at all.
I know 99% of users value this lens for its superb quality at f1.2 but it is definitely the issue confirmed by the Viltox distributor and none of the firmware updates so far didn’t solve it.
I'm actually surprised at how contrasty it is from those samples. Viltrox has come a long way with their glass.
Yup, and those are JPEGs SOOC.
Viltrox is doing everything right 👍
I really wonder what they will deliver in the future, maybe an affordable long tele lens now when they have this "PRO" branding with weather sealing and what not? 300 f2.8? 400 f4? 600 f4? Very exiting.
Only time will tell! What do you plan to shoot with such lenses?
@@Reggiebphoto yes, such lens would really put pressure on the big brands.
I would shoot mainly wildlife 🦅
Awesome! Would love to try that sometimes
@@Reggiebphoto I've just started, it's great fun and can give you some really amazing experiences.
Nice!
The autofocus assist/manual fine tuning Fuji feature doesn’t seem to work on this lens. It does work with the 27mm. Is there a trick when setting up the camera settings? I think it has something to do with the autofocus/manual focus switch on the lens. I am using a x-h1 for reference.
It’s hard to tell myself that I’m only getting a pancake lens since I have the Fuji 33mm when videos like this come up on my feed. This video is so informative and helpful. My bank will hate me
Can you cover the new firmware, if it fixes the autofocus as this is one of the best viltrox lenses and i would love to be sure before i buy
Missed the first round of 50. Definitely going to order it when it becomes available again! I figure with the digital tele converter on the XT-5, I'll have a 75/105/150!
yeah with the sharpness it's mad useful.
Thanks Reggie, great shots as always. Too bad you still can't seem to find this lens anywhere yet, I'm sure it's going to be a hit.
It’s a bargain. It’s sharper than the 90 f2 and the new 56 .12 WR for half the price or so.
"It’s sharper than the 90 f2" 🤣
I’d agree with them. At f1.2 is sharp already. At f2 it’s sharper than the 90
Thanks for the review How does it compare with the Viltrox 85mm f1.8? I know it's a slightly different focal length but is it worth replacing the 85 with the 75?
Without even trying the 85 I would say yes. This lens is at a different performance tier. Even better than some Fuji native lenses
@@Reggiebphoto Thanks! 85 is actually pretty good too so that makes the 75 even more impressive.
Looks awesome! I love love love the 13 1.4 so this has me jonesin. I bought the sigma 30 1.4 and really hate it, made me appreciate the viltrox advancements a lot more
That’s probably because sigmas aren’t truly designed for Fujifilm. They were designed from the Sony crop lenses and just having the mounts changed
(Sony user here) I also hated the Sigma 30mm 1.4 , the worse one in that lineup. I now have the 16mm 1.4, 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.4 and all love them. The 30mm wasn't as sharp at all
Hi Reggie, hope things are going well, Viltrox seems to be making some great lenses, curious what lenses you would recommend for home family photos, documenting your family, like to hear your thoughts, Hope to hear back,
Is the grain intentional? Added in camera or in post? Doesn't look like noise to my untrained eye 🤔
Its the grain from mh film sim recipe
Is it worth upgrading the original 56 1.2 to this Viltrox lens?
Check out my conclusions at the end of the video
Thanks for the great informative review!!!
To the point! Absolutely agree.
Gateway lens. I am going to my LCS to order this lens. Oh yeah, I guess I'll have to buy a Fuji cam too when it arrives.
I'm corrently selling my 2 "old" viltrox (the 56 1.4 and the 85 mkII 1.8) with the project in mind to buy this. Maybe in the future I will consider a replacement for the 56 (or similar) taking the eventually benefits of the mark II of the actual Viltrox model
When it comes to a "bokeh" lens, what's more important to you: budget with great image quality OR character, rendering, and unique look?
My 75 is in the mail, can’t wait!
Which one best for viltrox 75mm f/1.2 vs 27mmf1.2
But for wedding photography which one will you pick 75mm of viltrox or 90mm fuji. Anyway always enjoying your video.
The 75. I don’t like the 90mm f2 for weddings
@@Reggiebphoto thank you very much Reggie you are always ready to answer all our questions 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
I was thinking of getting the 90 f2 to replace the canon 85 1.8 I had and loved. But I think this covers that way better especially at 1.2 and the price xD
Yup!
Ordered the lens, still waiting on it. Let's hope it comes soon!
Looks like a sweet lens! Dang those Fuji colors are awesome
yup, the fuji straight of camera colors are so good
Finally getting some solid competition is great. For me already having and loving the 90mm F2 I would pass but would be willing to try if available from a buddy. LOL
Nice haha
Such price, such quality.
I wonder if Viltrox will make a sony version soon for this..
I’m not sure 🤔
The 7artisans f.95 50mm is only$200 cdn, I think $130 usd, I feel like that's a solid competitor, producing more bokeh
Hi Reggie! Ganda ng background mo! 😍🥰, Ikaw din ba inspire Peter McKinnon? 🤣🤣 Hehe hi I'm Yusaku new subscriber. Kita ko twiiter, dun kita Nakita hahaha!
Always wanted something between a 55mm and 135mm, thought about it a lot then Viltrox teased it. I was already sold even before the sample images, thought this would be a perfect pair to my 18mm. So yeah, woke up 3am just to get a preorder in then stayed up just to think about an excuse to the wife.
i wanted to get one but too bad its sold out!!! 😡😡
I know, haha.
May I ask you if I should buy the viltrox 75 F1.2 instead of the XF50 F2.0 lens? I usually shoot portraits and close-up videos.
Hello, can somebody please help me with one problem that I am having? I put the lens in aperture A mode and now i cant undo it. Its stucked in A mode. Is there some switch to unlock it?
hey my friend. Could you advise me?
I have money only for one portrait lense for now.
I between viltrox 75mm 1.2 or fuji 33mm 1.4.
Wich one you think would be a best for now?
greetings from brazil.
If you are going to shoot in high contrast situation this 75 has better control on Chromatic aberration, currently its half the price of XF33 f/1.4
I have been planning on getting the new 56mm WR to replace my OG 56mm however now I think it would be smarter to just get this and keep my 56mm for the same price it would cost me to swap the 56's. So excited for this lens. The only thing I don't love is the cats eye bokeh. Does it get more round at say F2?
The cateye bokeh is present on the 56 wr, 50mm 1.0 and this lens. It's not something you can really avoid. the round bokeh is better on the 90mm f/2 or the 50-140
@@Reggiebphoto That's a shame, seems pretty pronounced with the 75mm.
Ya get what you pay for. But even the .50mm 1.0 has major Cateye at $1499
@@Reggiebphoto Still definitely getting it. I also rarely shoot in situations with lights in the background that would display bokeh balls. I'm very impressed by the separation you get in that in door picture of the cart in the store for example. Very good seperation considering how far away you are from the cart.
Thoughts about getting a used Fujinon 90mm or the Viltrox 75mm ??? Which one is better?! 😀
The 90mm
depends on if you want f/1.2 or faster af.
@@Reggiebphoto That's a good point!!
90mm its a monster,you will not regret
Thanks for this, not liking a whole lot of what I'm seeing here (no fault of yours Reggie), I think I'll pass on this lens. Thanks for doing this much needed review.
All good. Just showing what I can so you can make the best decision. I didn’t design the lens lol
@@Reggiebphoto Exactly what I meant, thanks again, its good to get footage of real life examples as well as Christopher test charts and what not.
Nice video dude. I like that you focus on image quality. It sounds like a nice lens but will avoid it for now :)
Yes, image quality is important, if not the most important.
Is the Viltrox lens weather sealed?
Is weather sealed?
Wow 🙌,, is it okay, to use this viltrox 75mm 1.2 in fuji xt30 model. For us begginer in photography.
Sure, why not?
Can this use for z mount?
I’m torn between the original 56 or this Viltrox 75 for my old XT1. I will be shooting indoors too, in addition to outdoors…
I always feel like 56mm is too tight indoor. I bought the 33mm. I love the 33mm so far.
The 75mm is not for sale for the masses yet. I bought and returned the 56mm because I don't like the focus motors. I feel like paying that amount of money I want a faster and more quieter focus motors.
@@m123icn I love my 35 1.4 on the XT1. The way it renders images… it just has that special something. Was looking for something a little longer, with similar results. The 50 f2, 56 1.2, or maybe the new Viltrox 75?
@@m123icn for indoors the 33mm f1.4 with the LM motor is unmatched.
@@brianode11same holds for me, I have xt3 with 35 1.4. I love it. Will the viltrox 75 1.2 will be a good add on in xt3?
hi ! Did you get it from the first pre-order?
No, I viltrox sent it to me for review
@@Reggiebphoto cool
I'm not a big Bokeh snob, and I often find myself moving further and further away from
it's personal preference, I quite like the swirly effect it creates
is it weather sealed?
Reggie all the links to buy this do not work no one seems to have this lens
Sorry about that!
Gundam Wing 03 🤖 📸
Yas
the 75 could be a solution for someone who doesnt want to have a 56 and a 90. The Sigma 56 1.4 is also to consider. The 56 1.2 wr is really nice in terms of weight, and the minimal focus distance, allows to have a lot of bokeh as well
thanks for sharing!
I might be leaning towards the Sigma 56 myself. Don’t get me wrong, this 75 seems immensely good. Near perfect optics, although the AF needs more torque and the MFD is a tad long. But I don’t need a dedicated portrait lens enough to justify the size. Better MFD would have made a huge difference to me personally, but the Sigma 56 is nice and small, and seems like it would be a better fit for my needs and with the OVF of the X-Pro3.
@@thebitterfig9903 what is mfd?
I already had the sigma and the old 46b( and the 85 mk2). the optical quality of the sigma is really good and the lense is ligt
@@Tomoldchannel Minimum focus distance. At 88cm, that makes this lens less versatile for shooting close details when walking around. A lot of fast tele primes with similar focal lengths can focus down to 60 or 70cm, which would be really handy. Still seems phenomenal for portraits, and an amazing value.
It's hard for me to go third party. I love weather resistant lenses. I wish 3rd parties did it.
Is this lens 105 mm ?
No. 112.5mm
@@Reggiebphoto thanks 🙏….While this lens will produce fantastic bokeh … is you have to stand along way back. That’s the issue with that focal length
It’s not necessarily an issue with the focal length. That’s just how the focal length is. Some people need the reach or have the room.
@@Reggiebphoto Yeah in bigger places and bigger venues it’s a good lens. But say in a party environment or a nice small environment it’s not ideal sitting whether to get this lens or not based on my needs and it would have some uses but also would be limited to how I can use it. More thinking required
If the focal length isn’t right for you then don’t even consider it.
Which is a better choice? 56,90, or Viltrox 75 if I am looking for less clinical, more style and character?
50mm 1.0
@@Reggiebphoto Yeah I figured. Need to remove that from the question budget wise as I plan to buy used so it would need to be between old 56, 90, or viltrox. (All fall within that $600 range)
Sana all
Dope Gorilla portrait 🦍
Yeah, was stoked on getting that!
It gives plenty of bokeh but seldom in a circle 🙁
I’d say that’s more of a shortcoming of the photos I had an opportunity to take. If I did a boring fairy light photo then they’d be circular
👍
LM = linear motor
thanks!
I find the bokeh very ugly. Particularly to the edge. Like a wormhole, busy with double lines. Very harsh and unpleasant for my eyes. I respect that some like it. It is not my cup of tea
thanks for sharing!
Heavyarms!!!! lol
Heavyarms is the GOAT.
Apparently, bokeh is so yesterday