
Sony E Autofocus
Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 484 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 80 cm
- Length
- 92 mm
At a Glance
This 85 mm prime sits in the short telephoto range for full-frame Sony E. The f/1.8 aperture shortens shutter times in dim light and gives a shallow depth of field. The lens weighs 484 g, is 92 mm long and takes 72 mm filters. Autofocus works from 80 cm. Portraits and events are typical uses.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 484 g (1.07 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 80 cm (31.5 in)
- Length
- 92 mm (3.62 in)
- Diameter
- 80 mm (3.15 in)
Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II fit?
The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II | Meike AF 85mm f1.8 Pro STM | Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 484 g | 390 g | 371 g | 452 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 80 cm | 85 cm | 80 cm | 80 cm |
| Length | 92 mm | 90 mm | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | yes |
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Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II: FAQ
Does the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II have autofocus?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II has autofocus.
Does the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II have image stabilization?
No, the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II weigh?
The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II weighs 484 g. It is 92 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.
What filter size does the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II use?
The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.
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