3rd party autofocus - Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z full review

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0:00 Introduction
1:05 Design & Build Quality
4:01 Autofocus
4:42 Closeup
5:00 Image Sharpness
8:03 Bokeh
8:44 Lens Flare
9:10 Chromatic Aberration
9:31 Distortion
10:04 Sunstar
10:30 Coma
11:10 Video Filming
12:29 Final Thoughts

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[TheRealRichardWong]

Who wants to see aperture ring on more Z lenses?

[LanceMrB]

I like the way you deliver your reviews, Richard. Looks like a very good lens. Another excellent review, thank you!

[TheRealRichardWong]

What do you guys think about this Viltrox AF 24 1.8 Z lens? What other 3rd party lens manufacturer you want to create autofocus lenses for Nikon Z cameras ?

[coltenpinder]

I had NO IDEA you could switch the aperture to (A). Thumbs up for that alone!

[wilkbor]

I bought this lens and use it on the Z50. This review is consistent with my experience. Nikon now has a 24 mm 1.7 lens, which is essentially the same. I have not tested that lens, but I can attest the Viltrox version is good value. My only regret is that it does not have a manual focus button. Thanks for the review.

[andrear]

Viltrox is proving again to deliver good products, lenses, adapters and so on

[stevechan]

You have done an amazing job to test, evaluate, and present the review. Thank you.

[knock]

Great review! I have the Viltrox 85mm f1.8 and it's quite nice and works for me as I'm just a casual/amateur photographer and didn't want to spend almost double for the Nikon version. Debating on this or the 35mm f1.8 but will wait on the review before pulling the trigger; albeit I'm more interested in the 35mm.

[warn]

Nice review. Boy that is tempting...could get this and the 85mm prime for less than the native Z 20mm. But the weatherproofing on the Z lenses is a big consideration for me. Still, something to think about. Thanks Richard, well done!

[johnnosacka]

Hi Richard and thanks for all your videos, especially this one. As an enthusiast with a Z5, this sounds like a good choice for me.

BTW, You may have mislabeled the initial Z50 images with the Z7ii labels.

[sarundayo]

Respect your un-biased opinion when reviewing lenses, as well as lesser known glass that's out there on the market. Subbed <3

[zakcole]

Another very thorough review Richard. Great stuff. Quick question: you mentioned there is no weather sealing. So, if out and about and it starts raining, you need to put it away? Or can it handle light rain?

[IanRuben]

Thank you Richard, another great review I might consider buying this lens

[marcelo]

What is the maximum zoom percentage to expect a sharp image? 200%? Because when i zoom a lot on my viltrox 24mm the image looks pixelated

[CJ-dkhc]

sorry, a noob questions here, can we open the "blade" manually?i always do it easily on my Nikkor N lenses with a small "toggle" at the back of the lens(when i want to check for a fungus), cant find a way to do it on viltrox lenses

[EugeneLau]

Great review! Question.. when viltrox release the lens profile, does it means the jpeg photos in camera can be corrected for distortion and vignette? Sorry I don't have a Nikon Z camera. Not sure how's the 3rd party lens support in it. And also.. is the Viltrox AF 35 1.8 coming very soon too? Thanks!

[ajphelps]

For portraits should I get this lens or keep my sigma 24mm 1.4

[richards]

Hi Richard, i've seen reviews about viltrox 24mm for the sony mount and they mentioned that the bokeh was "nervous". Do you feel the z version would be different than the sony mounted one?

[HelenWongsTour]

Hi Richard, thanks for the review. I've just received mine today, looks really nice. I wanted to ask if the lens hood was really hard to put on and off? The one I have is so stiff I feel like I'm about to break when I try and put it on and off?

[roniL]

Amazing review! Love this lens as well, seems amazing!