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Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO APO
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Viltrox · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO APO

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Release Year2026
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Outstanding APO optical correction with minimal chromatic aberration at all apertures
+Excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and resolution across the frame
+Compact and lightweight (370-390g) with premium all-metal construction
+Fast and silent STM autofocus with reliable performance in challenging lighting
+Versatile de-clickable aperture ring and intuitive controls ideal for hybrid stills/video work
+Exceptional value at $370 USD, significantly undercuts competitors like Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S ($667) and Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 ($1100)
Worth Knowing
−Slight vignetting at widest apertures (f/1.8-f/2.8), though easily corrected in post-processing
−Minimal traces of 'onion bokeh' observed in highlights under certain conditions
−Some autofocus users report slightly slower AF speed compared to Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
−Limited close-focus magnification (0.16x at 0.43m) compared to some macro-focused alternatives

General

Brand
Viltrox
Release Year
2026
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO is a compact (78mm long), lightweight (385g for Z-mount) lens delivering high-end APO optics in an inexpensive package. The lens delivers almost shockingly high performance, with sharpness that is about as good as it gets in this lens class. Compared with the Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S and Sony 55mm F1.8, the EVO is smaller, lighter, more feature-rich, and often sharper in the corners, making it an outstanding value. The main practical trade-offs are its relatively weak close-focus/magnification and some vignetting, but otherwise it's a highly compelling 50mm-class option.

Physical

Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
55 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
43 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

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