Buy This Before It’s Banned? Viltrox 20mm vs. The Lawsuit

Описание: Nikon is taking Viltrox to court, and the lens I'm filming with right now is at the heart of the controversy. Is this $200 Z-mount gem about to be pulled from shelves?In today's video, we head to the Dallas Arboretum to put the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Air through its paces on my Nikon Z5 II.

As a Senior Software Engineer, I’m always looking for high-performance gear that maximizes value through smart technical trade-offs.

In this review, we’re breaking down:
The Lawsuit: What the Nikon vs. Viltrox dispute means for third-party lenses.

Optical Performance: Testing center sharpness and those "soft" corners at f/2.8.

Bokeh Comparison: A deep dive into "onion ring" textures vs. my Nikon 40mm, Nikon kit lens and Tamron glass.

Travel Readiness: Why this lightweight prime is a strong contender for our 15-day Japan trip this October.

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Whether you're a budget-conscious enthusiast or a pro looking for a lightweight travel prime, this lens is a fascinating piece of "contraband" glass.

Read the full story on the Nikon-Viltrox Lawsuit at PetaPixel:https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/niko...

Gear used in this video:
Camera: Nikon Z5 II
Lenses: Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air, Nikon NIKKOR 40mm f/2, Tamron LD XR Di II SP 17-50 f/2.8, Nikon 18-55 f3.5-5.6.
Audio: DJI Mic Mini

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