REVIEW: Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO (APS-C)

June 10, 2026 Martin 4 Comments

Introduction

After releasing three full-frame lenses in its mid-tier EVO series, positioned between the Air and Pro lines, Viltrox has now turned its attention to APS-C users with the simultaneous release of two new lenses: the 75mm f/1.8 and the 90mm f/2.2.

In this review, I take a closer look at the AF 75mm f/1.8 STM ED IF, which offers a full-frame equivalent field of view of approximately 113mm—a short-telephoto focal length suitable for portraits, weddings, and isolating mid-distant details.

I also reviewed the 90mm f/2.2 Evo and was impressed by its performance, you can see that review here. Now, let’s take a look at this 75mm.

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 26.1 Mp Fujifilm X-S20, with the same sensor as in X-H2S, X-T4, X-Pro3, etc.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Fujifilm X-S20 | Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO | f/1.8

Fujifilm X-S20 | Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO | f/2

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REVIEW: Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO (APS-C)

June 8, 2026 Martin 8 Comments

Introduction

In this review, I take a closer look at the AF 90mm f/2.2 STM ED IF, which offers a full-frame equivalent field of view of approximately 135mm—the classic short-telephoto focal length prized for tight portraits, weddings, and isolating distant details.

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a Nikon Zfc.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 EVO | f/2.2

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 EVO | f/3.2

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Review: Nikon 135mm 2.0 AF DC-Nikkor

June 2, 2026 BastianK 13 Comments

Introduction

nikon af af-d 135mm 2.0 defocus control dc ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance — Nikon AF 135mm 2.0D DC via Monster LA-FE2 on Sony A7rII

At the beginning of the 1990s Nikon released two special portrait lenses featuring a “Defocus Control” mechanism, which allows you to make the bokeh smoother or harsher. This Nikon AF-D 135mm 2.0 DC is the longer of the two DC lenses and in this review I will tell you how it works and if it is still a useful portrait lens today.

Sample Images

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Recent Guide Updates

May 29, 2026 BastianK 20 Comments

Recent Guide Updates

Over the past weeks I have been updating all these guides once more. This is always a lot of work and not a lot of fun, so I hope you continue to find them useful. It is now finally the moment to complain that your favorite lens is not included 🙂

I also noticed something rather unusual: new lenses used get cheaper over time, but compared to last year many of the Sony and Sigma lenses saw sometimes massive increases of their MSRP in the US thanks to the tariffs. The prices of the Chinese and Korean lenses are mostly stable, sometimes widening the gap even further. Especially some of the older Sony lenses are really bad deals now.

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REVIEW: NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

May 27, 2026 Martin 7 Comments

Z-14-30-2.8-S — Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S on a Nikon Z7II

Introduction

Nikon has a history of producing outstanding ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses, including the long-standing top-tier F-mount 14–24mm f/2.8. They kicked off the mirrorless Z lineup with the excellent 14–30mm f/4, and after a while they really went big by releasing the fast Z 14–24mm f/2.8. It’s fast enough to handle dark indoor scenes or even night photography. While this lens definitely isn’t budget-friendly, its price and Nikon’s track record set the expectation that it should deliver well above-average performance. Let’s check it out!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf)

You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.