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Viltrox asked me if I wanted to take a look at this unique compact autofocus full-frame prime lens with a focal length of 28mm and a fixed f/4.5 aperture for Sony E-mount cameras. Viltrox agreed to my standard collaboration terms before sending me the lens.    In the video I talk about features, how it works in practice, and show photos I had taken on a photo walk with the Sony a7S as well as the APS-C a6000. Viltrox is starting this off as an Indiegogo campaign. They told me that it will eventually be sold through normal retailers: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/viltrox-af-28mm-f4-5-fe-chips-size-ultra-thin-lens They said it will be $99 USD or 109 Euros with discounts during the crowdfunding period. Check out Indiegogo for details. I am not an affiliate of that website. You can check on the status of availability through my usual affiliates: B&H Photo Video Amazon As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!    The front of the lens. C...

Viltrox sent me this interesting two sided tube light to check out and make a video on. This overview follows my collaboration terms I’ve defined with brands. I usually keep the devices sent to me, but they have no say in the content of anything I create. If products sent to me are low quality I simply don’t make a video and will return it to the manufacturer at their own expense. The tube light from Viltrox. Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MDp1j9 As an amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Watch the overview on YouTube. At the end of this article I have a full transcript if you prefer to read. https://youtu.be/aUr-Sd17SEM Introduction: The Viltrox H18 tube light is a versatile lighting tool that offers both RGB and bi-color options. With its compact design and numerous features, this portable light provides flexibility for various lighting needs. In this article, we will explore the key features and specifications of the Viltrox H18 tube light. The light h...

Lens options in a camera mount is something I think is worth considering if you are switching from a DSLR mount or changing between mirrorless mounts. Canon stopped Viltrox from selling RF mount lenses. Probably Samyang and Yongnuo as well?  Not on RF at the moment. We also haven’t yet seen Tamron and Sigma release RF mount glass. Is this going to be the case for years, or will Canon loosen their grip? I sure hope they do for the sake of people in the RF mount and others considering it. Right now Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, MFT, and maybe L-mount seem like smarter options unless Canon already covers what you need. https://youtu.be/f2BAxDp0A7I Discuss this topic here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PhotographyBanzai/comments/100d5xa/no_3rd_party_autofocus_canon_rf_lenses/ Video transcription: 3rd party lenses and the Canon RF mount. For example, the Canon EF-M mount… Here’s the M6 Mark II with the Sigma 56mm. This is not on the RF mount, but there are APS-C cameras on RF now… Here’s a Viltrox ...

I was curious how the two native Canon EF-M 56mm f/1.4 lenses compared. Is one better in image quality or features than the other? At least right now there is a significant price difference between the two. Check out the embedded video to see how it goes!  Sigma and Viltrox 56mm lenses Check out the YouTube video here : Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon EF-M: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bNQUjk Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cC8pUb ebay: http://ebay.us/5Q3NxW Used on KEH: https://shrsl.com/2b947 Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 AF lens for Canon EF-M: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39sl5Pa B&H: https://bhpho.to/3nXMoF0 ebay: http://ebay.us/b4IRWE As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  Here are the notes I wrote up while compiling data and deciding what I should mention in the video. Physical properties of the lens: The Sigma lens is shorter but thicker than the Viltrox.   Weight is 280g for the Sigma and 290g for the Viltrox. Sigma: 66.5mm x 59.5m...

Viltrox sent me the EF-M 23mm f/1.4 and 33mm f/1.4 (aka. the Canon EOS M system) lenses to make a video on. I will be keeping them, so look forward to future videos on these compared to other equipment I have on-hand. These lenses add to the few fast aperture native autofocus lenses available for the Canon EF-M mount. Viltrox EF-M lenses https://youtu.be/pKhf7FgLC-0 All of this information is based on firmware v1.0.5, which is the one installed in the lens upon release. Check out the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 AF Lens through my affiliate links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/34tulOU Amazon: https://amzn.to/31lk6Lw eBay: https://ebay.to/3je6OGJ Check out the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 AF Lens through my affiliate links:  B&H: https://bhpho.to/3d3xicN Amazon: https://amzn.to/37d2ohc eBay: https://ebay.to/2T42UWD As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The large maximum aperture gives you a lot of flexibility. In that video, the two focal lengths are compared side-by-s...