- Viltrox’s second skilled ‘LAB’ collection lens lands for Nikon Z cameras
- The AF 35mm F1.2 LAB prime was already accessible for Sony E-mount
- It prices $999 / £959 (round AU$1,900)
It is no secret that I am a fan of Viltrox lenses – the Chinese language lens maker has in my thoughts established itself as a critical various to expensive proprietary lenses (and Sigma), following a string of sharp and inexpensive optics, spearheaded by its ‘LAB’ collection of professional primes. And as a Nikon consumer, I’ve simply seen the good news – Viltrox’s AF 35mm F1.2 LAB is, lastly, accessible 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 score – it is an exceptionally high-quality prime, accessible for 50% lower than the very good Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Artwork and Sony’s dated Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM.
The worth distinction is even better in comparison with Nikon’s model, the Z 35mm f/1.2 S, which is out of my value vary at virtually thrice the fee. Nevertheless, now I can get an identical pro-quality broad aperture prime for a fraction of the fee.
Now not merely a dream, that is the inexpensive professional prime I’ve at all times wished
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A large aperture 35mm prime is a lens that I have been eager to get for my Nikon Z digital camera since switching from DSLR to mirrorless years in the past. I’ve a historical past with any such lens – I took most of my documentary pictures over years dwelling in East Africa with a trusty 35mm f/1.4 Sigma Artwork lens paired with my Nikon DSLR digital camera.
Mirrorless lenses resembling 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 worth of the Nikon lens.
As our evaluate highlights, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB boasts a superb 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 anticipate 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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