Has anyone gotten their Viltrox 75mm lens yet?

Samuraidog · Jan 18, 2023

I'd love to hear some feedback.

Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Now Shipping at BHphoto - Fuji Rumors

The new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 is available for pre-order at BHphoto here since January 11. Well, it seems that they have received their first batch of lenses already as a reader sent me the shipping notification for his Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 ordered at BHphoto. Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 XF: Amazon / BHphoto...

www.fujirumors.com

Thanks.

ChrisGibbons001 · Jan 19, 2023

It looks like such a good lens for the price, can't wait to try it and decide between it and the new 56mm. In UK there aren't any available till end of February.

Flying Fijian · Jan 19, 2023

I'd like to see some comparisons with the Viltrox 85mm f1.8 ii first...this lens is heavier than the brick...the 85 Mark II is nearly 200g lighter than the 75 and even cheaper.

superspartan · Jan 19, 2023

Samuraidog said:
I'd love to hear some feedback.

https://www.fujirumors.com/viltrox-75mm-f-1-2-now-shipping-at-bhphoto/

Thanks.

From the review I've seen, it has issues with Autofocus. That's a show stopper for me.

The_Crow · Jan 19, 2023

superspartan said:
Samuraidog said:

I'd love to hear some feedback.

https://www.fujirumors.com/viltrox-75mm-f-1-2-now-shipping-at-bhphoto/

Thanks.

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From the review I've seen, it has issues with Autofocus. That's a show stopper for me.

In fairness, it seems on par with the 50mm F1.0 and 1st gen 56mm F1.2. That means it's not great, but not terrible either.

io_bg · Jan 19, 2023

Flying Fijian said:
I'd like to see some comparisons with the Viltrox 85mm f1.8 ii first...this lens is heavier than the brick...the 85 Mark II is nearly 200g lighter than the 75 and even cheaper.

f/1.8 is a little over a stop slower than f/1.2. For that extra speed adding 200 g in weight sound like a good deal.

BillCPA · Jan 19, 2023

I received my copy of the lens last night. It rained hard all day so I could only 'play' with it a little around the house. (Eastern PA - I was one of the 50 pre-sales orders). So far autofocus seems fine, but will know better once I'm able to give it a good test. It's definitely 'solid' a little more weight than the 16-55 and balances really well on the X-H2. All my test shots were raw (converted in C1) and images at various f-stops were sharp. Will give more feedback after better testing.

Samuraidog · Jan 19, 2023

BillCPA said:
I received my copy of the lens last night. It rained hard all day so I could only 'play' with it a little around the house. (Eastern PA - I was one of the 50 pre-sales orders). So far autofocus seems fine, but will know better once I'm able to give it a good test. It's definitely 'solid' a little more weight than the 16-55 and balances really well on the X-H2. All my test shots were raw (converted in C1) and images at various f-stops were sharp. Will give more feedback after better testing.

When you say you were one of 50, does that mean you ordered direct through Viltrox? Or was it B&H?

Flying Fijian · Jan 19, 2023

io_bg said:
Flying Fijian said:

I'd like to see some comparisons with the Viltrox 85mm f1.8 ii first...this lens is heavier than the brick...the 85 Mark II is nearly 200g lighter than the 75 and even cheaper.

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f/1.8 is a little over a stop slower than f/1.2. For that extra speed adding 200 g in weight sound like a good deal.

Pixel8888 · Jan 19, 2023

Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 Review

https://dustinabbott.net/2022/12/viltrox-af-75mm-f1-2-review/

BillCPA · Jan 20, 2023

Samuraidog said:
BillCPA said:

I received my copy of the lens last night. It rained hard all day so I could only 'play' with it a little around the house. (Eastern PA - I was one of the 50 pre-sales orders). So far autofocus seems fine, but will know better once I'm able to give it a good test. It's definitely 'solid' a little more weight than the 16-55 and balances really well on the X-H2. All my test shots were raw (converted in C1) and images at various f-stops were sharp. Will give more feedback after better testing.

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When you say you were one of 50, does that mean you ordered direct through Viltrox? Or was it B&H?

Direct thru the Viltrox Store - when they had a 'pre-sales' of only 50. I was surprised that I was able to order, and then I was a bit concerned that the shipment was coming from China, however, Viltrox was very responsive to my inquiries. Before I received shipping information I saw that B&H was accepting orders. I paid the extra $30 for DHL shipping and the package arrived on Wednesday and was extremely well packaged.

Samuraidog · Jan 20, 2023

BillCPA said:
Samuraidog said:

BillCPA said:

I received my copy of the lens last night. It rained hard all day so I could only 'play' with it a little around the house. (Eastern PA - I was one of the 50 pre-sales orders). So far autofocus seems fine, but will know better once I'm able to give it a good test. It's definitely 'solid' a little more weight than the 16-55 and balances really well on the X-H2. All my test shots were raw (converted in C1) and images at various f-stops were sharp. Will give more feedback after better testing.

Click to expand...

When you say you were one of 50, does that mean you ordered direct through Viltrox? Or was it B&H?

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Direct thru the Viltrox Store - when they had a 'pre-sales' of only 50. I was surprised that I was able to order, and then I was a bit concerned that the shipment was coming from China, however, Viltrox was very responsive to my inquiries. Before I received shipping information I saw that B&H was accepting orders. I paid the extra $30 for DHL shipping and the package arrived on Wednesday and was extremely well packaged.

Thanks. That is good to hear. I had the same concerns as you (potential delay due to being shipped from China). I was too late to get in on that initial pre-sale direct from Viltrox, but I did get in the B&H pre-sale. Mine hasn't shipped yet.

Powerdoc · Jan 23, 2023

Samuraidog said:
I'd love to hear some feedback.

https://www.fujirumors.com/viltrox-75mm-f-1-2-now-shipping-at-bhphoto/

Thanks.

received mine today

Impressive IQ (sharpness and bokey wide open)

sub par AF

great quality of construction

insufficient minimum focusing distance

BillCPA · Jan 23, 2023

Powerdoc said:
Samuraidog said:

I'd love to hear some feedback.

https://www.fujirumors.com/viltrox-75mm-f-1-2-now-shipping-at-bhphoto/

Thanks.

Click to expand...

received mine today

Impressive IQ (sharpness and bokey wide open)

sub par AF

great quality of construction

insufficient minimum focusing distance

I agree - excellent image quality, bokeh and build. not sure about 'insufficient' minimum focusing distance - around 35 inches ?88cm ... about 1ft more than the 90 (I don't have) . Just a bit more than the 70-300, which is excellent a close-focus as you zoom out.

I found the focusing to be fast if moving from one subject to another at or close to the same distance, but a bit slower when moving to objects further/closer away ... probably around 1/2 second (really didn't time it ... will do some more testing).

Here's a few test images shot at 1.2 on the X-H2

https://www.dropbox.com/home/Viltrox 75 Test Images

Bill

Samuraidog · Jan 23, 2023

BillCPA said:
Powerdoc said:

Samuraidog said:

I'd love to hear some feedback.

https://www.fujirumors.com/viltrox-75mm-f-1-2-now-shipping-at-bhphoto/

Thanks.

Click to expand...

received mine today

Impressive IQ (sharpness and bokey wide open)

sub par AF

great quality of construction

insufficient minimum focusing distance

Click to expand...

I agree - excellent image quality, bokeh and build. not sure about 'insufficient' minimum focusing distance - around 35 inches ?88cm ... about 1ft more than the 90 (I don't have) . Just a bit more than the 70-300, which is excellent a close-focus as you zoom out.

I found the focusing to be fast if moving from one subject to another at or close to the same distance, but a bit slower when moving to objects further/closer away ... probably around 1/2 second (really didn't time it ... will do some more testing).

Here's a few test images shot at 1.2 on the X-H2

https://www.dropbox.com/home/Viltrox 75 Test Images

Bill

The dropbox link doesn't work for me.

BillCPA · Jan 23, 2023

Samuraidog said:
The dropbox link doesn't work for me.

Will post a different link shortly. sorry about that.

BillCPA · Jan 23, 2023

This link should work ... 5 images .. first 5 cropped and dowsized to 1280 on long side then full resolution version

Test_Viltrox_75

Testing Viltrox 75/1.2. All at F1.2 on Fuji X-H2. 5 ** cropped/dowsized to 1280 on long side images are the first 5 ** then full sized... Click on thumbnail image for larger version.

twinoakphoto.zenfolio.com

Bill

BeatX · Jan 23, 2023

I found non-scientific review, with some full body portrait sample shots:

Viltrox 75mm F1.2 Pro Review – In a league of its own

Sharing my in-depth hands-on review of the Viltrox 75mm F1.2 PRO for Fujifilm X-mount. Look forward to many real world samples and a honest discussion on the handling, image quality and performance…

keithwee.com

Samuraidog · Jan 23, 2023

Thanks

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