Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 für Nikon Z

The test in Nikon Z mount didn't reveal anything fundamentally new compared to what we have seen in Sony E-mount already, but this was to be expected, of course. The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z remains an outstanding lens at a comparatively affordable price point. It is exceeding sharp in the image center straight from f/1.8 and the quality in the outer image field is more than just impressive. And it only gets better from there. Image distortions are low in RAW files and absent in corrected images. Lateral and axial CAs are basically negligible. The bokeh is also very smooth where it counts, and out-of-focus highlights are very clean. The build quality deserves some praise as well. The lens feels very sturdy, and it's also well protected against the elements. It is, however, a very heavy lens. We'd also prefer a more conventionally marked aperture ring instead of infinite scrolling, but the latter may make life a little easier for video folks. The AF is quite snappy unless it has to hunt across the focus range. Applying firmware updates via Bluetooth (& cable) still feels a bit bold, and I suspect that many old-schoolers (like yours truly) would prefer a simple Windows/MacOS app instead of a wireless connection. Overall, Viltrox has a winner here - especially but not only because of its price point.