Sony FE 85mm F1.8 vs Viltrox 85mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 if
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, headshots, low-light portrait work
Pick the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
371 g
|
not listed
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| Length |
82 mm
|
not listed
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| Diameter |
78 mm
|
not listed
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| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
not listed
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| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
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| Released |
2017
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not listed
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4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
Our notes
Sony FE 85mm F1.8
An 85mm portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture, weighing about 371 g. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Light at about 371 g
- Natural portrait perspective
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Less background blur than f/1.4 85mm lenses
- Closest focus is 0.8 m
Our notes
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 Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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