Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO
11. Podsumowanie
Pros:
- solid, weather-sealed casing made of aluminum,
- excellent image resolution in the frame centre,
- very good image resolution on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor,
- good resolution on the edge of the full frame,
- negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
- very low lateral chromatic aberration,
- zero distortion,
- low astigmatism,
- slight vignetting on the APS-C/DX sensor,
- silent and more or less efficient autofocus,
- out-of-focus areas pleasing to the eye,
- 5-year warranty.
Cons:
- high vignetting on full frame,
- performance against bright light leaves much to be desired,
- significant focus breathing.
Firstly, in some systems you still can find older double gauss constructions that are offered for a noticeably lower price than 1800 PLN, a sum asked for the new Viltrox. What's interesting, even such a contemporary model as the Panasonic Lumix S 50 mm f/1.8 is by 400 PLN cheaper; of course you have to add that, because of its 9-element optical construction, it fares weaker in many categories than the tested lens that features a more compex system.
The tested lens seems to be a better choice that the slower Sigma C 2/50 that is over one thousand PLN pricier and yet in many important categories it is defeated by the tested Viltrox. The Viltrox also fares much better than the Zeiss Sony Sonnar T* 1.8/55 FE, not to speak about the fact that the Sony model is about 600 PLN more expensive.
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The most difficult task the Viltrox faces when it has to compete with the Nikkon system. Here it has to face the really well-put-together Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.8 S, a slightly less sharp but also providing you lower vignetting level, a more accurate autofocus and a much better performance against bright light. What's more, currently it is by just 200-300 PLN pricier than the tested Viltrox. You have to admit the difference is not that big and I can imagine many people will choose the system lens.
However we have no doubts the launch of the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO is something very positive because the line-up of good standard lenses was enlarged by a new, interesting model. The development of Viltrox is really impressive. I can hardly wait for my next tests of the following launches as their number grows like mushrooms after the rain.
