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Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO
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Viltrox · 85 mm · f/2

Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Announcement dateOct 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Outstanding sharpness across the frame even wide open at F2.0, with peak performance around F4-F5.6
+Exceptional value at $275 USD—most affordable full-frame 85mm autofocus option
+Compact and lightweight at 340g, smallest/lightest Viltrox full-frame 85mm lens
+Excellent optical design with minimal chromatic aberration and natural color rendering
+Professional-level controls with clickless aperture for video, AF/MF switch, and customizable Fn button
+Good bokeh quality with natural subject separation despite moderate F2.0 aperture
Worth Knowing
−Noticeable vignetting at F2 (2+ EV falloff) with no built-in correction profile for Sony E-mount
−Noticeable halation and flare at F2.0; some reviewers note less-than-ideal flare handling
−Corner sharpness remains soft until approximately F5.6
−Modest F2.0 aperture limits background separation compared to F1.4 or F1.8 alternatives

General

Brand
Viltrox
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The AF 85mm F2.0 EVO is a compact full-frame portrait lens, offering refined optics, smooth operation, and superior image quality with pleasing F2.0 bokeh. The Viltrox EVO 85mm F2 FE is a compact, lightweight lens that offers impressive optical performance at an exceptional price point of $275 USD, delivering notable sharpness, contrast, and minimal chromatic aberration across various shooting conditions. At $275 USD, it is very affordable, and if you are looking for a well-performing and lightweight 85mm prime lens for your Sony E-mount lens and you don't need anything faster than F2.0, then it is worth looking at.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
F16
Optical Design
10 elements in 8 groups (2 ED, 2 HR elements)
Viewing Angle
29.09°
Maximum Magnification
0.13x
Min focal length
85 mm
Max focal length
85 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2
Max aperture zoom
2
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
74 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

Focus Mechanism
Internal focusing

Build

Lens Length
76mm
Lens Diameter
69mm
Mount
Metal mount with dust/splash resistance

Controls

Features
Customizable Fn button, clickable/declickable aperture ring, AF/MF switch, USB-C firmware port

Physical

Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Lens weight
340 g

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes