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Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro
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Viltrox · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Sharp across entire frame even at wide f/1.4 aperture with excellent center and edge detail
+Smooth, creamy bokeh with 11 rounded aperture blades and minimal onion-ring effect
+Fast, responsive autofocus with dual HyperVCM motors and reliable eye/face detection
+Professional weather sealing with metal construction and internal seals at multiple points
+Exceptional value at $598 USD—one-third the price of Sony GM II, half the price of Sigma Art
+Minimal focus breathing makes it ideal for video use with excellent autofocus consistency
Worth Knowing
−Heavy at 800g (~25% heavier than some competitors), which may limit portability
−Some chromatic aberration visible at f/1.4 that reduces by f/2.8
−Occasional lens disconnect issues reported by some users requiring re-attachment
−Thick seal gasket can be difficult to remove and reattach compared to competitors

General

Brand
Viltrox
Release Year
2025
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 85mm f/1.4 Pro is a sophisticated and cost-effective pro-grade portrait prime that combines excellent build quality, exotic handling characteristics and beautiful image quality at a bargain price. The lens is very sharp at all mainstream aperture settings with center quality very good to excellent at f/1.4 and excellent outer image field. Autofocus performance is fast and consistent, matching native Sony lenses in most cases. The primary drawback is the lens's weight at 800g, approximately 25% heavier than competing options.

Physical

Lens Weight
800 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
108.5 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
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.
79 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