madecov
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Nikon Rumors says it's to be announced tomorrow.
Im really really tempted.
Im really really tempted.
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Who's ordering the Viltrox 135mm?
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I would assume that the only reason to buy this instead of the Plena would be price.
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I might if it's $900. But I'd probably want to try one first before committing to one (i would only get this as I don't shoot a bunch of portraits and for cost reasons, as I can't justify $2500 for the Plena given my use case).
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im sticking with the Plena. If you want something cheap at the 135 focal range the Sigma has always been out at a much lesser cost than that of the Plena.
After using the Plena, its definitely worth the price tag. Its a lens i will own for a very long time.
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madecov
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I would love the Plena, however it's way out of my league price wise. The Viltrox fits my pricing at $900.00
I love the 135mm but can't justify a Plena
I love the 135mm but can't justify a Plena
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I would prefer a native Z mount
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Yes! Already ordered.
It become available for online order 30 minutes ago. Should arrive on Sunday, hopefully earlier as I fly Monday. Price from the official Viltrox site is $686 where I am, which is a price I cannot ignore. They sell it very slightly cheaper than the Sony mount which is nice.
Will take for a run on Sunday as I am heading to a nearby city. Now I just need to forget I ordered it or I will feel the torture of waiting!
It become available for online order 30 minutes ago. Should arrive on Sunday, hopefully earlier as I fly Monday. Price from the official Viltrox site is $686 where I am, which is a price I cannot ignore. They sell it very slightly cheaper than the Sony mount which is nice.
Will take for a run on Sunday as I am heading to a nearby city. Now I just need to forget I ordered it or I will feel the torture of waiting!
I don't use this FL a lot, so I may give it a try. And according to simulated MTF, the sharpness of this lens should be superior to plena at infinite distance.
viltox 135 lab MTF at infinity at f 1.8
Nikon z 135 plena MTF at infinity at f 1.8
viltox 135 lab MTF at infinity at f 1.8
Nikon z 135 plena MTF at infinity at f 1.8
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The Dustin Abbot deep dive review of the Sony mount version of the lens looks excellent
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Weight seems to be it's only issue , it is the heaviest of the modern 135mm F/1.8 lenses
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Viltrox LAB 135mm F1.8 VCM Review - DustinAbbott.net
Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the Viltrox LAB 135mm F1.8 FE premium telephoto prime
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Weight seems to be it's only issue , it is the heaviest of the modern 135mm F/1.8 lenses
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Are the F-mount Sigmas (such as their 135) compatible with the Z system?
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Dustin has just released his Z mount version review.The Dustin Abbot deep dive review of the Sony mount version of the lens looks excellent
https://dustinabbott.net/2024/11/viltrox-lab-135mm-f1-8-vcm-review/
Weight seems to be it's only issue , it is the heaviest of the modern 135mm F/1.8 lenses
My takeaways:
1) Vignette
2) Focus isn't as confident a Sony mount
3) Still awesome.
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Yes, with the FTZ II. This thread caused me to put my Sigma 135 ART on my Zf yesterday. It was a pleasure to see the excellent images resulting. The lens is heavy.
I have also successfully used the Sigma 20mm ART, 35mm ART, 40mm ART, 105mm macro and 150mm macro on the Zf with the FTZ II.
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sirhawkeye64
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Roughly 1300g is probably fine, as i don't think you'd be able to attach a collar anyway. I mean people sling a 70-200 2.8 from their Z8 and other Z cameras without too much issue (or really, none that I've seen) and those are in the 1450g range.
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Christopher Frost also just posted his a few minutes ago:The Dustin Abbot deep dive review of the Sony mount version of the lens looks excellent
https://dustinabbott.net/2024/11/viltrox-lab-135mm-f1-8-vcm-review/
Weight seems to be it's only issue , it is the heaviest of the modern 135mm F/1.8 lenses
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Ordered already!
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The Samyang 135mm is missing from this comparison. It's the lightest of the bunch.
As much as I'd like a native Z mount lens, the Viltrox is heavier than all the other options, so it's a no for me. Plus I had focusing issues with the 16mm f/1.8, so I'm leery of the brand.
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As much as I'd like a native Z mount lens, the Viltrox is heavier than all the other options, so it's a no for me. Plus I had focusing issues with the 16mm f/1.8, so I'm leery of the brand.
The Dustin Abbot deep dive review of the Sony mount version of the lens looks excellent
https://dustinabbott.net/2024/11/viltrox-lab-135mm-f1-8-vcm-review/
Weight seems to be it's only issue , it is the heaviest of the modern 135mm F/1.8 lenses
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