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Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO APO
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Viltrox · 75 mm · f/1.8 · Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X mount

Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO APO

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Announcement dateJun 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness and optical performance even wide open at f/1.8 with outstanding edge-to-edge clarity
+Compact and lightweight at 355g, ideal for portable setups and balances well on small mirrorless bodies
+Excellent value at $329 USD with professional-level image quality and rendering
+Smooth, natural bokeh and effective subject separation for portrait work with minimal vignetting from f/2.8 onward
+Fast, quiet, and accurate STM autofocus with reliable eye and face tracking for both photo and video
+Versatile 112mm full-frame equivalent focal length perfect for portraits, street photography, and lifestyle work
Worth Knowing
−Moderate vignetting at f/1.8 (1.7 EV) that requires stopping down to f/2.8 for well-controlled falloff
−Notable focus breathing and some halation/loss of contrast at maximum aperture when shooting video
−STM motor is slower than more premium autofocus systems; occasional focus hunting in low-contrast situations
−Basic weather sealing compared to premium lenses; aperture mode switch on some mounts can slip too easily

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.
Jun 2026
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
With sharpness far beyond the ordinary, dazzling contrast, perfect distortion control, and smooth bokeh, the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO delivers outstanding optical performance in an exceptionally compact package. The APS-C format lens is ideal for tight, head-and-shoulders portraiture and is a great performer at a bargain price. Weather sealing is on the basic side, but the lens stands out with sheer performance in the sea of fast medium prime lenses.

Optical

Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Lens Construction
11 elements in 9 groups with 2 HR and 2 ED elements

Autofocus

Focus Motor
STM (stepping motor)
Autofocus Speed
Fast and accurate
Focus Breathing
Some noticeable focus breathing

Build

Front Element Coating
Water and smudge-resistant
Construction Materials
Metal body and control rings (E/Z mounts); metal rings with plastic body (XF mount)
USB C Port
Yes, for firmware updates

Optics performance

Distortion
~0.2% pincushion-style (negligible)
Vignetting at f/1.8
Moderate (1.7 EV light falloff)
Vignetting at f/4
Well controlled
Chromatic Aberration (Lateral)
Excellent control
Chromatic Aberration (Longitudinal)
Very mild at f/1.8, improves at f/2.8, gone by f/4
Sharpness
Outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness even wide open at f/1.8
Bokeh
Smooth and natural

Controls

Aperture Ring
De-clickable (E-mount and Nikon Z); clickable with de-click switch option
AF/MF Switch
Present on E-mount and Z-mount versions
Function Button
Customizable Fn button (E-mount and Z-mount)
Note
XF mount version lacks CLICK switch, Fn button, and AF/MF switch

Optics

Min focal length
75 mm
Max focal length
75 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 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
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
74 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
Yes

Physical

Lens weight
355 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
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, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X

Features

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