The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Size and Weight 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 AF 50mm F1.4 weighs 800g, 4% (35g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4's weight of 835g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm .
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
