Quick answer
The Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.8 for the Canon RF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
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.
Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 specifications
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 136mm | 15.1° | 18.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 9 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
