I've been told that the first batch of lenses is expected to arrive at B&H on 11/26 or possibly earlier. Note that the 85 1.4 Pro is available for 5% off from the Viltrox website (they also offer free shipping): https://viltrox.com/products/af-85mm-f1-4-z
Wezre wrote:
I've been told that the first batch of lenses is expected to arrive at B&H on 11/26 or possibly earlier. Note that the 85 1.4 Pro is available for 5% off from the Viltrox website (they also offer free shipping): https://viltrox.com/products/af-85mm-f1-4-z
There have been a number of painful stories about customer service when ordering direct from Viltrox, might not be worth the 5% discount if you want an easy path to return.
RoamingScott wrote:
There have been a number of painful stories about customer service when ordering direct from Viltrox, might not be worth the 5% discount if you want an easy path to return.
Price matching from B&H (or your preferred store) is a wonderful thing
Jman13 wrote:
Even 10% off the 85/1.4 Pro. I took advantage of the sale to get the 14/4 Air.
I'm seeing 5% off the Z-mount 85 f/1.4 Pro and 20% off the E-mount version. Their dedicated Black Friday Sale page also indicates that the 85 f/2 EVO wasn't included in the 20% off sale, but the price shows up as being discounted.
Wezre wrote:
Viltrox indicated in a Reddit comment from their official U.S. account that the 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens will be released for Z-mount next month.
Guess the 50mm f1.4 will also be released soon, then. Maybe January..
And early next year we should be seeing the 35mm f1.4 PRO as well (for Sony first). I wonder how heavy that one will be in the end. The PRO lenses are all quite heavy so far, but there should be some weight savings vs the LAB. My guess is around 700g (vs 950g for the LAB).
While I plan to stick with my Nikon lenses, it is nice to see this line coming to the Z mount. The Pro/Lab series will be lower cost options compared to the S line, while the EVO line seems to fill in a gap in the Z mount with something similar to the Sigma Contemporary I series, which will be great for the Zf.
I got my Viltrox 85 2.0 EVO from Rollei in Germany for 239 Euros incl. VAT with 20% off a few days ago.
By far the best Viltrox I had so far. Comparable to the 50 1.8s Nikon. About the same size too.
Top sharpness and clarity even wide open. Its very flare resistant on my Z7, even when shooting direct into the sun. Great lens for hikes. Love the clicked aperture ring.
Hope they will bring a 35 2.0 EVO or 28 2.0 EVO at the same high quality level.
Let me add
They also do have the new Viltrox 85mm F1.4 Pro FX for Nikon Z in stock for 669 Euros. Quite likely minus their advertised minus 20% off for Viltrox lenses.
It's about time. Though I need to know how it really compares to the 35 1.2S. I know about people complaining about CA, I care more about rendering and AF. Wezre wrote:
Viltrox indicated in a Reddit comment from their official U.S. account that the 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens will be released for Z-mount next month.
Nikon has better coatings in terms of color...skin tones with Nikon 35mm is little bit better...i think viltrox will have faster AF.
I think someone adapted 35mm LAB to Z9, I think I saw it on youtube, and Viltrox had little bit yellowish tone compared to Nikon, but other than that, they were comparable.
And for 1/3 of the price, I think Viltrox is the better buy...but we will see when reviews come out.
fjablo wrote:
Guess the 50mm f1.4 will also be released soon, then. Maybe January..
And early next year we should be seeing the 35mm f1.4 PRO as well (for Sony first). I wonder how heavy that one will be in the end. The PRO lenses are all quite heavy so far, but there should be some weight savings vs the LAB. My guess is around 700g (vs 950g for the LAB).
50 1.4 PRO is a disappointing release, only gets sharp in centre around F2.8, super slow Auto Focus compared to Sony GM F1.4 and Sigma F1.4 DG DN, almost double the weight of Nikon S 50mm F1.8 (800g vs 416g). It even weighs 60g more than Sigma 50 F1.2 lens. Sony F1.4 is superb at just 100g more than Nikon S F1.8.
