Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, slightly wider focal length which I prefer, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
EDIT: I’m sure the build is better on the Viltrox compared to the plastic fantastic Nikon, plus you get aperture ring on the V26, and of course you get a fullframe lens for use on all cams. And per Scott, less depth which can help with certain carry requirements.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, slightly wider focal length which I prefer, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
EDIT: I’m sure the build is better on the Viltrox compared to the plastic fantastic Nikon, plus you get aperture ring on the V26.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, slightly wider focal length which I prefer, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
EDIT: I’m sure the build is better on the Viltrox compared to the plastic fantastic on the Nikon, plus you get aperture ring.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, slightly wider focal length which I prefer, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
EDIT: I’m sure the build is better on the Viltrox compared to the plastic fantastic on the Nikon, plus you get aperture ring.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, slightly wider focal length which I prefer, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, I would prefer the slightly wider focal length, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, I would prefer the slightly wider focal length, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
Re: Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
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RoamingScott wrote: palans wrote:
Very nice. I'm tempted to get a cheap used tiny APS-C body to use with this lens - a poor man's GRiiiX.
I have put some serious thought to getting a refurb Z30 to use pretty exclusively with this lens for that very reason. I'd really prefer an updated version with Expeed 7 though!
What do you guys think about the Nikon Z 24/1.7 on an APS-C body? I’ve been thinking about one for a Z50, the lens is only 136g compared to 170g on the Viltrox 26, more than a stop faster, and still seems plenty small enough for me.
Jul 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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