The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 and the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 with a length of 76mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Viltrox 85mm F2.0's 69mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Viltrox 85mm F2.0 weighs 340g, which means it is 286g (45%) lighter than the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z which has a weight of 626g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 85mm F2.0:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Viltrox 85mm F2.0 is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
