Viltrox has announced its new AF 85mm F2.0 EVO lens. According to Viltrox, the new EVO series combines high-performance optics, intuitive physical controls, and a compact, lightweight design.
It is being touted as a very affordable full-frame prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras.
Key features
- Full-Frame | f/2 to f/16
- Fast Portrait-Length Lens
- Nano-Coating and Resistance Coating
- 2 ED & 2 HR Lens Elements
- Minimum Focus Distance: 2.43′
- 10 Elements in 8 Groups
- Autofocus with Manual Override
- STM Stepping Motor
- Filter Size: 58mm
- USB-C Interface for Firmware Upgrades
The optical design consists of 10 elements in 8 groups, and Viltrox claims that the AF 85mm F2.0 EVO achieves edge-to-edge clarity even when shot wide open at F2.0. It is also claimed to maintain exceptional sharpness and natural contrast from center to corner. The front filter diameter is 58mm, and the minimum focus distance of 74cm / 2.43′.
The AF 85mm F2.0 EVO weighs 340g / 12 oz, making it Viltrox’s smallest and lightest full-frame 85mm lens.
The lens features an STM stepping motor, which is claimed to provide fast, quiet, and accurate AF for both photography as well as video applications.
The lens has a Function (Fn) button, a click switch, and an auto/manual focus selector.
The Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO has a rubber-sealed lens mount that provides resistance to light rain and dust, and a water and smudge-resistant front element coating.
Price & Availability
The Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO is available to purchase for $265 USD.
