50mm lenses can cost from under $100 to over $2,000, with options filling that range at every price point. While those under $100 lenses are great learning tools, in the end you’ll likely want to upgrade to a higher quality option. The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 lens seems to strike a good balance between quality and price, and this excellent review video takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in reality.
Coming to you from The Hybrid ShooterThis excellent video review looks at Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 . Lens. Viltrox has established itself as a brand offering affordable yet quality lenses, similar to the Rokinon, and the AF 50mm f/1.8 seems to continue that trend. At $379, it’s certainly a step up from the entry-level 50mm lens that costs around $100, but for that higher cost you get sharper images, smoother bokeh but more and the structure is more solid. And given the versatility that a wide-aperture 50mm lens offers, it looks like it could be a great addition to the pockets of a lot of photographers out there. Watch the video above for full lens information.
