50mm lenses can cost anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000, with options filling out that range at just about every price point. While those sub-$100 lenses are fantastic learning tools, eventually, you will probably want to upgrade to a higher-quality option. The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 lens seems to hit the sweet spot between quality and price, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from The Hybrid Shooter, this excellent video review looks at the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 lens. Viltrox has established themselves as a brand that offers affordable but quality lenses, similar to the likes of Rokinon, and the AF 50mm f/1.8 seems to continue that trend. At $379, it is certainly a step up from base-level 50mm lenses that sit around $100, but with that higher cost, you get sharper images, smoother bokeh, and a more rugged construction. And with the versatility that a wide-aperture 50mm lens offers, it seems like it could be a great addition to the bags of a lot of photographers out there. Check out the video above for the full rundown on the lens.
