Probably gonna pick it up 👀 I have the 13mm Viltrox and the Fuji 50mm, I just don’t have anything in-between that’s a prime lens.

Same unboxing experiencing here 😂 and yes, size is a point here, but I am a returning Fuji fan, coming back from Sony full frame, who owned the 50/1.2 GM, the 35-150/2-2.8 Tammi and several other large lenses. So this puts the 27 into a different perspective. The overall system is still smaller and lighter. The image quality is definitely on par with the better Fuji lenses. Photo AF is excellent, video I haven't tested yet.

@@NicholasLeicht oh yeah that would be perfect in my opinion

@@CampersInternational I had someone tell me it was stupid to mention the unboxing on this video 😅 I agree with this, I think that’s why the size doesn’t bother me as well since I use a few systems and don’t seem to notice the size personally.

Well I see the metal lens hood as a con, it just makes a heavy lens much heavier. The only con I see on this lens is the lack of linear motors for video

Amen!

It is all about context. I love this new Viltrox, one of my favorite lenses of the system. The build quality puts even many OEM manufacturers to shame. That said, it simply is a relatively big and heavy lens when compared to most other Fujifilm or APS-C primes. People who like APS-C prime because of their size and weight advantage will obviously regard these characteristics of the Viltrox as cons. That has nothing to do with growing up, it is about different priorities. A professional photographer, especially one who’s used to full frame and medium format systems, carrying any lens to fit the job, and/or studio work, won’t care, an enthusiast traveling with one or primes in a bag might. However how people argue pros and cons is another matter, that’s the growing part.

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FACTS. Fuji users are so pussies they will complain if a lens looks like a proper lens and not like a toy (like the 23mm f2 from fuji)

It does have a bit of the Helios look. You should read the other comment about how I shouldn’t have listed the flares as a pro 😅, real nice. Thanks for watching man.

Hey I appreciate it man, some folks only see the bad in videos. Glad you see the good 🙏🏼 thanks for sticking around.

Glad I could open a door for you to see the capabilities of the 13mm and glad you enjoy it. Thanks so much for subscribing and thanks for watching 🙏🏼

That is the best compliment I could receive tbh, thanks man 🫡

@@leemountney8847 thank you so much!

I’d say they definitely released the most exciting lens of the year. I wish they’d made GFX lenses to fill in some gaps. The 16-55 is a fantastic lens, I’d say this for a portrait lens thrown in there would be amazing or even their 75mm 1.2 if you want some reach (I personally like the wider portraits) thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏🏼

Dude, same here! I’ve done 7 shoots since the release of this video and it has only made me enjoy it more

same here - it's just good for pretty much anything

Right?! I love that about this thing, not easy to find that and I know a lot of people won’t like that but you already know I like the quirks

Mwahahahaha 😉

Woah, that’s a huge compliment. Thank you very much 🙏🏼

Agreed!

Thank you for that, I needed this today. I hope you decide to watch a few of my previous videos as well to see some other lenses that I have shot with. I am not a brick wall shooter. Thanks for watching and thanks again for your awesome comment.

I am loving the lens. I know the contrast is not controlled as well as fujifilm lenses that’s for sure but like you said, easily fixable. Thanks for watching

How about adding contrast by cranking up shadows and highlights in the camera? I use Fuji’s amazing JPEGs and never shoot raw and try to get colour and contrast right in camera and find the the highlight/shadow adjustments work swell. Let me know what you think…

@@barrymayes6712 definitely worth looking into Barry, and yes that makes complete sense. Shooting in raw does have a bit more flexibility though for complex lighting scenarios changing selective WB in the scene, denoise, enhance in Adobe. But I do have a pro mate who swears by his Fuji simulation jpgs and I'd love to try the new reala ace, as a more muted colour palette and warmer skin tones sounds epic.

Thanks man 🙏🏼🤙🏼

Thanks Brian, I think you’d really appreciate watching this video that I did a few months ago! (Fast forward to the minute 3 if you want to get straight to the images kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iddla6upvbW1nok.htmlsi=66UXfowenUK8ADCJ Thanks for watching and for subscribing 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you so much for coming over to see it!

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy as much as I have

I agree, if you’re doing pro work no matter what then usually size comes with quality unless you’re using manual focus lenses.

Thanks man, means a lot coming for you!

Can’t wait to see what ya do with it!

Thank you very much for your warm compliments! Glad ya subbed and took the time to comment!

I really want to try out the 75mm 1.2 for a review I know it would be a lot better than their 85mm 1.8 they released years ago! Hope you like the 27mm

Thanks so much

My dude, always appreciate you watching

I need to work on that, there are a few videos out there on KZfaq as of now though. Thanks for watching!

Yeah it’s scraping the barrel, had to have something to list

@@hunterhart1 this is a good time to be a camera nerd, there are so many good lenses available for cheaper than ever

I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying your XH2

I have had this conversation with about 7 different people this week. I got kicked out of two places last week due to photography and I asked both times if I could use my phone and they said “that’s fine” wtf? I’m over it, we are too damn conditioned to phones. If everyone had cameras instead of phones, the world would be on with it

@@hunterhart1 Are these administrators unaware that high end smartphone photography can now print at least decent images that could perhaps by displayed on billboards already? But they'll often blurt out unreasonable responses like... “Rules are rules.” Hoping you're enjoying the lense thoroughly.

@@nathanielngosy it’s great thanks

Worth a try

Sheeshhh you could build your own lens by the time this one gets to you 😅

One can never have too many lenses.😂

Would have never known, thanks for the tip and thanks for watching 🙏🏼

For people who don’t have as much knowledge as you do, they would like to learn as well. If you didn’t compare it to other things then what would be the point of a review?

Thank you! Cheers!

That’s a banging lens, I can understand why you were spoiled with the 65mm

I use single dot AF which carried over from me using DSLRs and the AF speed is so fast for that. Continuous AF is like a 7/10 (Sony would be a 10/10) but their firmware updates release often and get better all the time. I like shooting Fuji for weddings, have done it for years and hasn’t bothered me. I think once you rely more on your ability to compose a shot the size of the sensor conundrum vanishes. I often shoot at f/8 on wedding days other than some portraits. The use of light and composition within my photos doesn’t need to rely on a large sensor, just a bit of creativity and I think that’s something that Fuji has really helped me understand by not having to blow out the background to make a pretty image. As far as low light, with the higher ISO denoise, fast lens and IBIS it does well considering (and obviously when using flash it fixed all low light worries). So overall, I don’t mind the crop sensor and love fujifilm cameras due to their ease of use, colors and form factor. I’d recommend renting an XT5 and a couple of lenses that you’d like to try and shoot one week with them and see how it feels! Thanks for watching as always!

@@hunterhart1 thank you buddy. Appreciate the detailed reply!

A7iii

@@hunterhart1 thanks. I was really hoping it was a Fuji. Hate the idea of getting a Sony just for video

@@ListenandLearnEnglish why don’t you just shoot on Fuji, they’re just as good. I used Sony because I had to showcase both Fuji cameras

@@ListenandLearnEnglish kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9Z8dZqAlr69kmg.htmlsi=r4uR0_OiR9CK4FL0 shot this on the XT4

@@hunterhart1 I worry about autofocus on video. I love them for pictures but worry it can't keep up with video. My videos now are on a Sony zv1. But I'd like better feel and colors.

It should be released with this new GFX camera coming out hopefully

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏🏼🙏🏼

It’s a personal preference for me. The pros that I listed such as Len’s characteristics and sharpness + the between 35mm and 50mm equinox at 40mm is a nice way to shoot portraits. As far as having the 75mm and a 33mm lens the 27 would make more sense since it is wider than 50 and you already have a telephoto lens at 75mm essentially. Idk I’m just rambling

thanks for the atention my friend!@@hunterhart1

Have you considered renting before purchase at all? I do this very often and after a week if I love it I’ll take it but if not, I move on. I suggest this to everyone because I don’t want people spending unnecessary money. Anytime man

@@hunterhart1 Man the problem is i live in Brazil. Here everything is so expensive because of absurd tazws, they don't even have the viltrox 27 to rent here. It's very bad because we need to bet on the lenses because of their prices. That's why I'm searching a lot before investing. But thanks for the advice for sure would be the best thing to do. 🙏

@WillyMouna since it’s so new, you can’t rent it here either. I’m sure it won’t be long though. I hope your research goes well! Check out @goughie on KZfaq he has some great reviews as well

I would say build quality + having an aperture ring yes. Image quality is hard to say. Depends on what you consider better, since it is subjective.

@@hunterhart1 What about the bokeh? which is better?

@@francisenaje Viltrox has more character so it has a little swirl to it. So for me, I like that and some people may not.

I only use primes for my work, my wife has a 24-70 for her Sony that I’ll pick up sometimes but very rarely will you catch me with a zoom.

@@hunterhart1 awesome man! Thanks for the info.

Thanks man, I haven’t done a blog in a while! Maybe it’s time

@@hunterhart1 The companion blog idea for gear reviews is SO helpful so we can see images that haven't gone through youtube compression. The way you described the pros of this lens (using its "flaws") really sold me on this being a new addition to the kit. I don't need perfect, I need fun to use :)

😅 same here

Thanks I’ll go back and fix that 🙏🏼🫡

Super smooth but there a bit of focus breathing if you’re using it for video (which I’m only using for photography) thanks for watching

I think shooting a 17-70 stretched out between 50mm and 70mm will create some nice separation for portraits. If you want versatility I’d go tamron. Maybe later on in your photographic journey you could scoop the 27mm if you find a need for it. Just my opinion

@@hunterhart1 yeah I think the Tamron is probably going to be the winner and it will also combine perfectly with my Fuji 70-300 with the same 67mm filter thread. But Viltrox are going to release zoom lenses soon, so I'll wait and see what they offer. If it's not a 24-70 or 24-105 equivalent, I'll go for the Tamron. Thanks for your response mate and keep going with the great images 👍

@@nomadictimbo9185 thanks so much man. Hope it all works for ya. You got instagram so I can follow your journeys

Thanks for watching Fred, you’re the man. As far as resolving goes I wouldn’t mind sending you some RAW images that you can play with. I’d say it does exceptionally well.

I’d say it would be just a little front heavy 😅 but it would look cool

@@adrianc.jacomille8497 it could be good for events, it depends on your lens preference got events. I usually use a zoom personally

@@hunterhart1 hmm i think viltrox should have a zoom lens like f2.8 as well but “pro” version.

@@adrianc.jacomille8497 maybe one day

I wouldn’t see why not but I can’t ever tell what they’re doing. @Viltrox doesn’t speak to me unfortunately.

Ayyyooo

Agreed

In my opinion it’s good, I also shoot single dot AF on my XT4 so that works fine for me

@@hunterhart1 ☺️🙏🏽 thanks so much

RAW

Thanks so much for watching

Cancelled

Hahaha not trying to sell anything but it’s a really nice lens

Thanks for your insight but I said it wasn't a con to me but maybe some people... I know a guy with muscle dystrophy and there are some things he cannot lift, there are people in this world that can't go to the gym or get this lens due to something as minor as a few hundred grams. So like I said, it may be a con to SOME not all.... Thanks for watching

@@hunterhart1 ... that's okay... As influencer there are many youtubers to be found who talk in similar or same tone, and this is not the first or only. Just take it easy. A good photographer loves good equipments and lenses. They hike tens of miles on mountainous regions. My response was not meant to hurt you in anyway. I appreciate your video. I am into photography for over five decades. I was an avid reader of Popular Photography magazine and such. So I know the limitations of myself and that of the manufacturers and that of Physics. Thank you. Cool.

I have a friend with muscular dystrophy who is a photographer, he cares about size. Maybe think about other people than yourself when you leave insensitive comments. Afffff

Well, third party lens manufacturers don’t make cameras… So, not many options for ways to attach them. Plus, if nobody ever purchased a third party lens, there would be no reviews and those small companies would fail. Do you want all small businesses to fail? That’s a bit harsh man. Plus, of all the comments on this video you’re the only one that says the quality of my images are bad, this tells us all something about you personally. I hope you get some help bud, we are worried about you. Have a blessed day, keep your chin up.

Well, got your attention 😂 thanks for watching

@@hunterhart1 Yes but blocked any future suggestion

@@AR-vf7vg thanks man!

9 minutes and 7 seconds and that’s all that stuck out to you to comment on? And I’d like you to answer the question, why do they give metal lens hoods to some of their lenses and not others? There must be a reason right? So what is the value other than stronger material that is less likely to scratch and break?

@@hunterhart1 "9 minutes and 7 seconds and that’s all that stuck out to you to comment on?" that's a pretty dumb reply. What, do you expect every comment to comment on every part of your whole 9 minute and 7 second video? Ridiculous. And my answer to your question is I have no clue why. Metal lens hoods are pointless. They add extra weight where it's not necessary and they cost more to replace if they do break. On top of that it's actually a benefit that the plastic is easier to break. If you drop a lens and it hits the ground lens hood first, a plastic one will flex and break, softening the impact on the lens itself. A metal one might dent or chip, but most of the impact force is going to go straight through that hood and into your lens itself potentially damaging something much more valuable than just a hood. I would prefer a plastic lens hood every single time. Now do you want to answer the question? What value does a heavier, less safe for your lens, and more expensive option bring to you?

@@danielarmstrong2144 I think it’s a valid question. You’re a negative person, you picked out something you thought was stupid to comment on someone’s video. Not followed by one positive thing at all. Now you’re obviously upset about this metal or plastic thing 😅. I use metal lens hoods on all of my Fuji lenses, I’ve dropped them ran into everything and they don’t dent, it’s METAL. Why would I want a lens hood that breaks? So to answer your question (since this is MY opinion) I choose metal over plastic because it’s better, not heavy enough to notice at all.

@@hunterhart1 You're literally the one starting the negative energy here. If someone asks you a question and you come back with some dumb argumentative shit, then we'll come back with that same energy to you. Seriously, name one thing about my original comment that was negative at all? I asked a question because you made a big deal about not having a metal lens hood. You spend legitimately 16% of your video (over half a minute) talking about how you're disappointed in not having a metal lens hood. So I ask why that matters. Then you come back being like "That's all that stuck out to you?" yeah dude you spend a 6th of your whole video talking about it. how am I "a negative person" for asking a legitimate question about why that's so important to you? "you picked out something you thought was stupid to comment on someone’s video" No, I asked a question about why something was so important to you. Then you came back with an argumentative reply so I called you out for it. Get it right.

@@danielarmstrong2144 how many times do I have to answer your question. You took your time to go back and figure out the percentage of time I talked about a lens hood? Bruh 😅 hope you had a great Thanksgiving