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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 with a length of 76mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II also has a larger diameter of 80mm 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 144g (29%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II which has a weight of 484g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II 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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X 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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
