How I Turned My Sony a5000 + Viltrox 20mm Into a Mini Fuji Street Camera

When people think of beautiful color science and timeless film looks, Fujifilm cameras always come to mind. Their simulations like Classic Chrome, Acros, and Nostalgic Negative give photos a character that's hard to replicate.

But what if you could get a taste of that Fuji magic... using a Sony a5000 and a Viltrox 20mm F2.8 lens?

That's exactly what I set out to do — and the results honestly surprised me.

Why the Sony a5000?

The Sony a5000 might seem old-school today, but it's a powerful little camera for creative experiments:

• APS-C sensor = real depth and dynamic range
  
  

• Customisation Creative Style settings (contrast, saturation, sharpness)
  
  

• White Balance Shift options for color tweaks
  
  

• Lightweight and discreet for street shooting
  
  

In short: the tools are already there, if you know how to dial them in.

Why the Viltrox 20mm F2.8?

The Viltrox 20mm F2.8 is the perfect companion because:

• 20mm (30mm full-frame equivalent) is a classic documentary focal length
  
  

• Fast enough at f/2.8 for dreamy backgrounds and low light
  
  

• Lightweight, sharp, and affordable
  
  

• Auto focus is quick and quiet — great for catching spontaneous street moments
  
  

Combined with the Sony a5000, it feels like carrying a mini Fuji X100VI, but at a fraction of the cost

Sony a5000 + Viltrox 20mm F2.8: Fuji-Style Film Simulations

1. Classic Chrome (Muted Colors)

• Creative Style: Standard
  
  

• Contrast: -1
  
  

• Saturation: -2
  
  

• Sharpness: 0
  
  

• DRO: Level 3
  
  

• White Balance: Daylight
  
  

• WB Shift: B3 G1
  
  

2. Acros (Rich Black & White)

• Creative Style: B/W
  
  

• Contrast: +2
  
  

• Sharpness: +1
  
  

• DRO: Off
  
  

3. Velvia (Vivid Colors)

• Creative Style: Vivid
  
  

• Contrast: +1
  
  

• Saturation: +2
  
  

• Sharpness: +1
  
  

• DRO: Level 2
  
  

• White Balance: Daylight
  
  

4. Nostalgic Negative (Warm Vintage Feel)

• Creative Style: Portrait
  
  

• Contrast: -2
  
  

• Saturation: -1
  
  

• Sharpness: -1
  
  

• DRO: Level 4
  
  

• White Balance: Cloudy
  
  

• WB Shift: R2 M1
  
  

5. Urban Chrome (Muted Street Tones)

• Creative Style: Standard
  
  

• Contrast: +1
  
  

• Saturation: -1
  
  

• Sharpness: 0
  
  

• DRO: Auto
  
  

• White Balance: Cloudy
  
  

• WB Shift: B2 G1
  
  

Conclusion: The Gear You Have Is Enough

Sure, it’s tempting to dream about the latest cameras. But with a few simple adjustments, your Sony a5000 + Viltrox 20mm combo can absolutely deliver Fuji-style magic.

More importantly, the setup is light, affordable, customizable, and most of all, fun.

You end up with a "poor man's" X100VI vibe!

Isn't that the real spirit of photography?