Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF review - Summary

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Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF

3 November 2023

Maciej Latałło

11. Summary

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Pros:

unique parameters,
stylish casing that looks very solid as well,
excellent image resolution in the frame centre,
acceptable image resolution on the edge of the frame,
negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
very low lateral chromatic aberration,
slight distortion,
very good correction of astigmatism,
silent and quick autofocus,
negligible focus breathing.

Cons:

spherical aberration produces the focus shift effect,
significant coma,
weak performance against bright light,
noticeable vignetting.

The Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF definitely appeals to me. It is a solid instrument with unique parameters that is able to provide good image quality. What's more, its price is quite affordable, reaching near $480. Of course this lens has flaws as well but, as long as none of the rival companies have the courage to present anything with the same parameters, or even parameters more difficult to construct, we have no reasons to complain too much.