Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 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: 112 g lighter (340 g vs 452 g)
- You want a compact lens: 76 mm vs 92 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 | Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Carl Zeiss
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
452 g
|
340 g
lighter
|
| Length |
92 mm
|
76 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
92 mm
|
69 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
0.74 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.13× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8
Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Our notes
Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
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