Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM 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
- Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM | 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Viltrox |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2020 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | STM | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 500.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 90.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro capability and stabilization.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (500 g)
Cons
- f/2 is less shallow than L primes
- Not an L-series build
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.