VILTROX 23mm Fuji F1.4 New Version 23mm f/1.4 X-Mount Lens Auto Focus Large Aperture APS-C Lens for fujifilm X-Mount Camera X-pro 3 X-Pro 2

First of all shout out to Pal2Tech on YouTube for reviewing and recommending this lens.After shooting with this lens for one week I had a suspicion that my lens was softer than expected when wide open. Every positive review I read mentioned how sharp this lens is, but that was not my experience. Luckily for me Pal2Tech on YouTube had provided sample raw files from the tests he did on his review and I was able to compare those mine. It was evident that my lens was not as sharp.I went ahead and ordered a second lens to confirm and sure enough my original lens was much softer. I shot a series of pictures, back to back, using the same camera settings and manual focus. The picture I uploaded shows the original lens on the left and the new one on the right. You be the judge, but I see a clear difference.So this review is to warn others that your unit may or may not be what you expect, and I suggest you test out your lens before choosing to keep it.However, despite all that, I am still giving this lens 4 stars. Now that I have a sharper unit that is more in line with the other reviews I've read, I think this lens is great for the price. Good image quality, color, bokeh, fast auto focus, and solid build. I wish quality control was a little better but overall I am happy with this purchase.

Okay, I will first say that I am no "Pro" or "reputable" source but I do love photography. Since going over to Fujifilm, I've been in the market for a 23mm lens but the only choices I had were the Fujifilm made ones. I like the portability of the f/2 but I always liked the rendering of the f/1.4. When I heard that Viltrox was offering their 23, 33, and 56 at these prices, I figured I had to have them all. I use the 23mm Fujifilm X-T3 and X-H1. The auto-focus has been very fast, comparable to the Fujinon 35mm and way faster than the 18-55 kit. Low light shooting has been good as well. The only thing I wish I could have would be weather sealing but I have to remember this lens is only $330. For me, this lens punches above it's price. The only issues are the chromatic aberrations (which can be fixed in post) but it's not that significant. Also this lens renders like an old film lens. You'll get some elements of "character" that'll feel very welcomed if you're in to that.If you're looking for a 23mm for the Fujifilm X-system and on the fence, just buy this. It's cheaper than the OEMs and performs just as well.

You need to understand that I own or have owned many Fuji lenses including their top-of-the-line Red Badge lenses. I owned both the Fuji the 23 F/2 and 23 F1.4. I rejected one for being too slow and noisy and the other for being too soft.This lens is fast to focus, sharp and quiet. The manual focus is superb- and I'm an old guy who used manual focus lenses on 35mm and medium format for years.Chromatic aberration- yes it has some but so do my Fuji lenses. I read the reviews about the chromatic aberration so I tried to create some. I could demonstrate some chromatic aberration but when I thought about how hard I had to work to create it, I realized most people would NEVER notice. I also intentionally created some uncorrectable purple fringing, but I had to over-expose a lot to make it happen. I even did some photos of a black wrought-iron fence in snow to check out the fringing. No problems.I've been doing this for a long time - no lens is perfect. This lens is a good purchase.Picture: High contrast, no chromatic problems. Also extremely sharp.All in all, I'm keeping this one after rejecting the Fuji alternatives.

I wanted to love this lens. I read so many positive reviews about its sharpness. I shot with it for a full day and couldn’t wait to get home and review the pics in Lightroom. I shoot with a Fuji XH2 and I am a professional photographer. I was so disappointed in the images. About 2/3 of them had to be discarded because they were too soft to use. Regardless of the aperture I used, the images were soft. Yet, others were incredibly sharp! It was hit and miss with this lens. On the positive side, it focus very fast. Maybe I just got a defective unit. I don’t know. I returned it today.

I got this as a backup for my fuji 23 and a a travel lens. I am really impressed with the build quality, pretty solid and metal. Seems to focus just just fine & has enough sharpness for me. Its really impressive when you consider it's really not that expensive for a 1.4 lens. I am very happy with it.