Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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In this review I will be covering the Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 lens: geni.us/VFg9X (Affiliate Link) Please feel free to leave a comment, ask questions, and links below!

GEAR SPECIFIC TO THIS VIDEO: (Affiliate Links)
-Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Lens: viltroxstore.com/products/auto-focus-13mmf14-e-mount-aps-c-prime-lens?ref=optq6unk 8% Discount Code = JASONHERMANN
-Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Lens: geni.us/VFg9X

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
- 67mm Variable ND Filter: amzn.to/396Phl5
- 67mm Polarizing Filter: bhpho.to/3tsDCE1
- 67mm UV Filter: bhpho.to/3MESVQG

VIDEOS & LINKS RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
-VIltrox Lens Guide: sonyalphalab.com/guides/viltrox-lens-guide

0:00 - Intro
0:56 - 13mm Vs 23mm
1:37 - AF Test - Face to Product
2:14 - A few Key Specs
2:31 - Audio AF for Video Test
2:39 - Lens Body and Design
4:07 - Manual Focus Response Test
4:36 - Gimbal Test
5:29 - Minimum Focus Distance Testing
6:20 - Vignette Test
6:27 - Lens Distortion
6:55 - Lens Flare
7:10 - Video AF Test In lab
7:50 - Focus Breathing Test
8:00 - Lab Sharpness Testing
8:42 - Chromatic abberations/ fringing
9:05 - Real World Sample Photos and a Little Sample Video...
10:53 - Wrapping things Up

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MY GO TO CAMERA GEAR:
-Sony A7C: geni.us/N6UyGd
-A7C Smallrig Cage: geni.us/p3CzUFW
-Sony A6400: geni.us/L75omA
-A6400 Smallrig Cage: geni.us/enVbs
-GoPro Hero 9: geni.us/64dXn

MY GO TO LENSES:
-Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens: geni.us/T47S5
-Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens: geni.us/xFVSF
-Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens: geni.us/rtuL62
-Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens: geni.us/VhO5F
-Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: geni.us/HugPuk
-Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: geni.us/7HBE
-Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 Lens: geni.us/VFg9X

MY AUDIO GEAR:
-Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Studio Mic: geni.us/MFFe
-Affordable Compact On Camera Mice: geni.us/BLry
-Better On Camera Mic: geni.us/48tBO
-Zoom H5 Recorder: geni.us/4FtDl
-Zoom F1 Field Recorder: geni.us/t8dEBe

OTHER GO TO GEAR:
-Sandisk SDXC Memory Card UHS II: geni.us/BfubLow
-NISI 67mm Variable ND Filter: geni.us/wwk7Dfq
-Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW II Backpack: geni.us/b3bp
-Color Checker Calibration Tool: geni.us/OHktStI
-Feelworld T7 7” 4K HDMI Field Monitor: geni.us/rTYXkfx
-Main Light: geni.us/NNfzffm
-36” Collapsible Softbox: geni.us/RGp1
-GVM 850D RGB LED Video Lights: geni.us/8lLh2
-DJI Ronin RSC 2 Gimbal: geni.us/742rxa
-Zeapon Motorized Micro 2 Plus Camera Slider: geni.us/9zGEQk
-Manfrotto Tripod: geni.us/RzPqOi
-Leofoto Mini Table Tripod: geni.us/PvDs
-C-Stand: geni.us/jZe7DjM
-Manfrotto Magic Arm: geni.us/D0nmxER
-Metabones EF to E Lens Adapter: geni.us/w16GOu
-MacBook Pro 14”: geni.us/GYcI
-LG 24” Monitor: geni.us/7F2Q
-SANDISK T7 1TB SSD Portable Drive: geni.us/rhMsxBF
-USB-C to USB-C Cable: geni.us/qlpLX
-Apple USB-C to USB Adapter: geni.us/S6xP

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