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Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Review

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The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens is decent for the price, with a solid build quality and nice bokeh. However, there are some issues with image quality and distortion that are worth considering.

The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens offers a nice bokeh and decent sharpness, particularly in the middle of the frame at wider apertures. However, there are some trade-offs to consider. The build quality is solid, with a tough metallic finish, but it lacks weather sealing.

Pros
  • Solid build quality
  • Nice bokeh
  • Silent autofocus
  • Handles close-up shots well
Cons
  • Visible fringing
  • Soft corners at wider apertures
  • Noticeable distortion and vignetting
  • Average autofocus performance

The autofocus works silently, which is great for video, but its performance is only average for still photography.

The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens offers a nice bokeh and decent sharpness, particularly in the middle of the frame at wider apertures. However, there are some trade-offs to consider. The build quality is solid, with a tough metallic finish, but it lacks weather sealing. The autofocus works silently, which is great for video, but its performance is only average for still photography. Additionally, there are some issues with image quality, such as visible fringing and soft corners, especially at wider apertures. Distortion and vignetting are also noticeable, although field correction is available. On the positive side, the lens handles close-up shots well and has a wide aperture which allows for good subject separation. Overall, this lens offers a solid build and some appealing features, but there are some compromises in terms of image quality and distortion.

On the positive side, the lens handles close-up shots well and has a wide aperture which allows for good subject separation.

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