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

Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
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
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 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
340 g
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 )
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)
2
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
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.
74 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