Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO for Sony E-mount is an Excellent Value Under $300
Viltrox has been on a roll lately, cranking out competitive glass for Sony E-mount across a wide range of prices, and they’re not skimping on features even on the budget picks. Just days after the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE, they dropped the AF 85mm F2.0 EVO FE for E-mount with an aperture ring, a de-click switch, an AF/MF switch, and a programmable focus-hold/function button. Firmware updates come via the USB-C port on the lens foot.
Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO makes a compact but very capable portrait package when paired with the Sony A7C II
The Viltrox AF 85mm F2 EVO is currently listed at $261 on Amazo (MSRP $275), which makes it -at least on paper- an excellent sub-$300 value. For comparison, the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 PRO sells for $598, and Sony's FE 85mm F1.8 is selling for $698.
Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO in hand
Viltrox’s new EVO line sits between the ultra-compact AIR series and the feature-rich PRO series. It’s designed to strike a smart balance of price, size, and image quality—more capable than AIR, yet smaller and more affordable than PRO.
Viltrox 85mm F2.0 Key Specs
- 85mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Sony E Mount
- 10 Elements in 8 Groups
- 2 HR, 2 ED
- 9-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 340g
- Diameter x Length: 69mm x 76
- Min Focus Distance: 0.74m
- Max Magnification: 0.13x
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In the box of the Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO
