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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)

Pick the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 110 g lighter (360 g vs 470 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 78 mm vs 99 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
Brand
Nikon
Viltrox
Max aperture
f/1.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/2
Weight
470 g
360 g lighter
Length
99 mm
78 mm shorter
Diameter
75 mm
69 mm slimmer
Filter thread
67 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.8 m
0.74 m closer
Max magnification
0.12×
0.13× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
12 elements / 8 groups
10 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
STM
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2019
not listed
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Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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