Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM vs Viltrox 85mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Viltrox
85mm f/1.8
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM | 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Viltrox |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2025 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Af motor | VCM | n/a |
| Weight g | 636.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 99.3 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | n/a |
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor and L-series build. Sits between the RF 85mm F2 Macro and the F1.2.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing
- L-series build
- Lighter than the F1.2 (636 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Less blur than f/1.2
Viltrox 85mm f/1.8
The Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.8 for Canon RF mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.