Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro
Viltrox · 85 mm · f/1.4 · Pro
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
73
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Pro |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 800 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 84.5 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 108.5 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 77 mm |
Optics89/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 85 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 28° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 79 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.13x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |