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 Kase 85mm F1.4 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. Kase 85mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 with a length of 76mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Kase 85mm F1.4 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 360g, which means it is 220g (37%) lighter than the Kase 85mm F1.4 which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Kase 85mm F1.4 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 Kase 85mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Kase 85mm F1.4 has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Viltrox 85mm F2.0 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Kase 85mm F1.4 is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
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 Kase 85mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
