- Viltrox’s second skilled ‘LAB’ collection lens lands for Nikon Z cameras
- The AF 35mm F1.2 LAB prime was already obtainable for Sony E-mount
- It prices $999 / £959 (round AU$1,900)
It is no secret that I’m a fan of Viltrox lenses – the Chinese language lens maker has in my thoughts established itself as a severe various to dear proprietary lenses (and Sigma), following a string of sharp and reasonably priced optics, spearheaded by its ‘LAB’ collection of professional primes. And as a Nikon person, I’ve simply seen the good news – Viltrox’s AF 35mm F1.2 LAB is, lastly, obtainable for Nikon Z mount.
We have already reviewed the Sony E-mount model of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB and given it a most 5 out of 5 ranking – it is an exceptionally high-quality prime, obtainable for 50% lower than the very good Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art and Sony’s dated Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM.
The price difference is even greater compared to Nikon’s version, the Z 35mm f/1.2 S, which is out of my value vary at nearly thrice the associated fee. Nevertheless, now I can get the same pro-quality vast aperture prime for a fraction of the associated fee.
No longer simply a dream, this is the affordable pro prime I’ve always wanted
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A wide aperture 35mm prime is a lens that I’ve been wanting to get for my Nikon Z camera since switching from DSLR to mirrorless years ago. I’ve a historical past with one of these lens – I took most of my documentary pictures over years residing in East Africa with a trusty 35mm f/1.4 Sigma Artwork lens paired with my Nikon DSLR digital camera.
Mirrorless lenses comparable to Nikon Z lenses are usually a lot pricier than DSLR equivalents, and that is why Viltrox is such a breath of contemporary air. Now I can get an optically superior 35mm prime, with an excellent wider f/1.2 aperture than earlier than, for a triple digit value – $999 / £959 (round AU$1,900). In the meantime, Sigma runs Viltrox shut for worth, at round half the value of the Nikon lens.
As our evaluation highlights, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB boasts a wonderful construct high quality with climate sealing, helpful digital show, excellent sharpness and low gentle capabilities with its most f/1.2 aperture.
I’ve personally reviewed Viltrox’s different LAB lens, the AF 135mm F1.8, and its solely drawbacks are that it feels overly heavy and autofocus is barely sluggish. I count on the identical points with the Viltrox’s professional wide-angle prime concerning weight once more, however have much less of a priority with autofocus efficiency which is seemingly snappier.
I can not wait to place the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB on my Nikon digital camera and begin taking pictures!
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