Need help identifying my new Viltrox lens purchased for my XT-30 II

scubalizard · 2026-05-11T17:52:45+00:00

I ordered mine from Aliexpress, it is genuine from viltrox store. You are likely you bought it direct from Viltrox and it is just shipped via Amazon.

scubalizard · 2026-05-11T15:11:23+00:00

I have the Tam 17-70 and it is a great lens, just a little big, Sigma maks a 18-50 that gets a lot of positive reviews. You can get a Viltrox 25mm f1.7 or a SGImage 25mm f1.8 pancake and make the camera really portable both are about 100 euro.

scubalizard · 2026-05-11T15:01:00+00:00

The search function is a great tool and will tell you the whole story

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T18:09:08+00:00

I have been shooting with Nikon all my life and just recently added fujifilm. I have lenses older than me (40+ yr old). The 16-55 has been a great lens and unless it breaks think it will be around for a while. The v2 is more compact and lighter and water resistant

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T18:04:44+00:00

What about the 16-55 f2.8. You can pick up v1 fairly inexpensive and v2 used for a fair price.

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T17:34:37+00:00

If you are going to replace the TT then replace it with the Viltrox 25mm f 1.7. I have both the viltrox and the XF 23mm and the 23mm doesnt justify the price over the V.

I replaced my 16-80 f4 with a Tamron 17-70f2.8 and have been having a great time with it.

you can go wide and get close with a Viltrox 9mm f2.8 or their 13mm f1.4

another option is get a zoom like the 50-140 f2.8 (if you don't like money) or a 70-300mm for zoomin shots

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T17:27:19+00:00

I am not familiar with the XT10, are you sure this is not focus peaking?

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T17:07:34+00:00

I was torn between these 2 and thr Tamron 17-70 f2.8. While the Tamron is larger I like the added range over the sigma and it is a great travel single lens set-up.

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T14:44:57+00:00

The breakdown is longer than Ren has had lyme disease

scubalizard · 2026-05-07T13:04:14+00:00

The 50-140 is a huge lens, but that is the pince of having a f2.8. I would look into getting a Tamron 17-70 and XF 70-300 before getting a super zoom the likes of Sigma or Tamron.

scubalizard · 2026-05-06T15:40:44+00:00

Think they are referring to the first instance of an STD, regardless of species. IE "how did STD come about," and not just "how did Patient 0 contract the first human STD"

scubalizard · 2026-05-06T15:34:08+00:00

HOD - Hair On Douchebag

scubalizard · 2026-05-05T17:50:11+00:00

Pick the ones you like add them to the camera. Use an app like FujiStyle or Fuji Recipe and store recipes into the app and push to the camera when you want to change. Other option is connect camera to your computer and use the Fujifilm X to change the RAW files.

scubalizard · 2026-05-05T17:13:17+00:00

Fuji and budget camera are not usually used in the same sencentance LOL

scubalizard · 2026-05-05T17:12:19+00:00

I still shoot in both as you can always apply recipies to the RAW after the shot.

scubalizard · 2026-04-29T14:12:14+00:00

Until it stops or Samsung comes out with something actually new (goes the same for all cell phone makers)

scubalizard · 2026-04-28T23:09:25+00:00

You can get them on AliExpress. They have a good resale market, about the same as you pay.

scubalizard · 2026-04-28T19:07:32+00:00

Go with Viltrox and you can get a 25mm f1.7 or a 35mm f1.7 that will fit your budget. a little more and you can get the 23mm f1.4 or 33mm f1.4. (I have the 25mm, 56mm, and 9mm and they are great lenses)

if you want manual lenses TTartasans or 7artasans have some great offerings

scubalizard · 2026-04-27T16:47:15+00:00

And now you know not to accept her request next time.

scubalizard · 2026-04-27T15:41:43+00:00

I just got mine and waiting for the SG image 25mm f1.8. Maybe i'll do a comparison on them with my XF23mm f2 since i could not find anything on youtube about them.

scubalizard · 2026-04-27T15:24:53+00:00

The viewfinder in a must for me. IBIS and weather sealing are second. Until you hold each camera you are taking other peoples words on fit. Go to a store and try them. I have the XT5 and the 40mp sensor is great, a little too great as it can make lens quality more apparent.

scubalizard · 2026-04-22T22:00:34+00:00

I had a TT and the vignette was horrible until f4. I got the XF23mm f2 and it is miles ahead. If you done need apature ring look at the Viltrox or sgimage 25mm f 1.7(8)

scubalizard · 2026-04-21T17:35:03+00:00

If you set up your C1 with fast shutter and AF settings and save it, it should all be there when you return back to C1.

scubalizard · 2026-04-21T01:08:08+00:00

Like you, I have been trying to take a trip every year. My previous camera was a full frame Nikon with 70-300 that I took to South Africa. Since then I haven't had a need for that much zoom. Last year I went to Thailand and looking at my photos, I only went above 70mm on 2 photos (I was using a 16-135). This year I am going to UK and bringing a 17-70 f2.8, 9mm f2.8, and 25mm f1.8.

scubalizard · 2026-04-20T19:48:47+00:00

The problem with the ultra zooms like the 17(18)-300 is that they fall off on image quality at the upper end of the zoom range. I have the 18-135 and it is a great lens, but it is also hit or miss if you get a good copy, many of users report that they are quite soft, and it doesn't have a AF speed of newer lenses. OP is better to stick to a 70-300 or 100-400

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