We all like surprises and this Viltrox 16mm 1.8 AF for fullframe was a big one. We previously reviewed the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 AF MKI and II and they were solid performers while being very affordable. But this 16mm 1.8 sounds way more spectacular on paper than an ordinary 85mm 1.8 lens and it even comes with some technology we haven’t seen anywhere else yet. Let’s have a closer look.
Update Oct 2024: You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
In the video Martin also talks about how the Z-mount version of this lens performs. There have also been further sample images taken on a Nikon Zf added.
Sample Images
Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | f/1.8Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | f/2Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | f/1.8Sony A7III | Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF | f/2.2Sony A7III | Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF | f/2.8Sony A7III | Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF | f/2.8
The Voigtländer 28mm 1.9 Ultron was Cosina’s first fast 28mm lens when released in 2001 and it should still be the fastest 28mm lens for M39/LTM to this day – not that the difference between f/1.9 and f/2.0 is relevant in any way.
In the meantime there have been two successors (that I already reviewed) and I am really curious, to find out now, how it all started. Let’s have a closer look at this 28mm lens with its odd f/1.9 maximum aperture. This lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10.
It seems to have become a trend among Chinese lens manufacturers to produce full-frame macro lenses with 2X magnification. Here, we have one of the most affordable options: the Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X. Let’s dive into its strengths and weaknesses!
I tested this lens on a 46 MpNikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf and Nikon Zfc) You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
One thing is for sure: the move to fullframe mirrorless led to the boundaries of lens design being pushed further and this Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G is a good example of that, as there has never been a zoom with this range before. As a do-it-all travel lens this range is way more appealing to me than those variable aperture 28-200mm or 24-240mm super zooms. But to realize a lens with these parameters, surely some compromises had to be made. Let’s find out about them in this review.
Sample Images
Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 20mm | f/4.0Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 20mm | f/4.0Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 33mm | f/8.0Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 58mm | f/4.0Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 20mm | f/4.0Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 70mm | f/4.0
The Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f/3.5 is a vintage lens, originally designed in 1929. Renowned for its simple yet ingenious design and impressive sharpness, it’s also celebrated for its remarkably light weight. Historically, 135mm has been the classic focal length for portrait photography, and the most popular telephoto focal length for most photographers. Therefore almost all of the lens manufacturers had at least 2 of them, a f/2.8 and a f/3.5, many offered other speeds in between or even faster than 2.8. The Sonnar design, with its compact size, made it a popular choice for photographers on the move. While Carl Zeiss produced numerous Sonnar 135mm lenses, other manufacturers have also developed their own Sonnar-inspired lenses incorporating modern technology. Despite its historical significance, I found the Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f/3.5 price more reasonable than other coveted vintage lenses, prompting me to purchase one for testing. (I bought mine for €10 but prices normally start from €20)
I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z 7II (Sample images Nikon Z6 and Nikon Zf) You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
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You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
I tested this lens on a 
