Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II Lens Sony E-Mount

The newly updated Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mark II Lens for Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras pro-vides natural bokeh from a 9-blade rounded aperture, full Sony Eye AF support and excellent close-up ability.

Key Features

• 85mm focal length
• F1.8 wide aperture
• 10 elements in 7 groups, including 1 ED lens and 4 HD lenses
• Nano multilayer coating
• Electronic aperture
• Internal focusing
• Constant length
• Quiet focusing motor
• Precision metal construction

Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II Lens for Sony E Mount summary

The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II for Sony E mountis a compact yet highly capable lens for photographers who want high-quality performance without the size and weight of larger 85mm primes. This focal width is ideal for portraiturein particular, as well as for events, weddings, and the lens features a fast f/1.8 aperture, enabling excellent subject isolation and the ability to achieve stunning background bokeh. Whether you shoot at wide open apertures or stopped down, the lens renders sharp, detailed results with minimal distortion.

With an updated autofocus system, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II also provides fast, accurate, and quiet focusing, making it well-suited for stills photography and video recording. The  is made with advanced optics that maintain image quality across the frame, with coatings from , that are designed to reduce flare and ghosting for clearer results in tricky lighting conditions.

Weighing just 370g, the Mk II version offers a more ergonomic design, making it easier to handle, especially for long shoots. Its build quality, combined with impressive performance at a reasonable price point, makes the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II an excellent option for Sony shooters looking for a high-performance lens that strikes a decent balance between affordability with quality.

Sample 02 with Sony A7R II body. Camera settings: 1/125 sec. f/1.8. ISO 1000

Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II Lens for Sony E Mount in more detail

Lightweight Design

The second generation Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mk II Sony E is 142g (0.3lb) lighter than the original version, with rounded 9-blade diaphragm,10 elements in 7 groups, including 1 ED lens and 4 shortwave-length and high- transparency lens; HD Nano multilayer coating with the water-resistant coating.

Electronic Auto Aperture

Electronic Aperture, internal auto focus, constant lens length, support Sony eye focus function and EXIF information transmission, providing better flexibility and convenience for shooting.

Sample 03 No EXIF

STM Step Mute Motor

Minimize errors in the inspection process when working with live view technology, brings precise and smooth focus.

Excellent close-up shooting

85mm F1.8 has excellent close-up shooting ability, the image ratio of small object distance can reach 1: 8.

Sample 04 No EXIF

Precision Metal Structure

Sturdy and durable all-metal mirror body structure with new designed lens hood, lotus shape design can effectively prevent stray light from entering the lens.

What’s in the Box

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