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Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 FE II Lens for Sony E

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$100.47 $149.95 In stock

Category: Mirrorless System Lenses

The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 FE II is a lightweight, second-generation portrait-length prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless camera bodies. Featuring a sleeker profile and lighter build than its predecessor, its short-telephoto field of view combines with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to excel in low-light environments and offer precise depth-of-field control for subject isolation. The refined optical layout utilizes an extra-low dispersion (ED) element, a large-diameter aspherical element, and four highly transparent glass elements to suppress chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and distortion. Equipped with an STM stepping motor for quiet, accurate autofocus, an HD Nano multi-layer water-resistant coating, electronic EXIF metadata communication, and a micro-USB port for firmware updates, it provides an accessible full-frame portrait solution.

Key Features and Specifications

* Sony E-Mount Compatibility: Native full-frame short-telephoto prime (also compatible with APS-C models, providing a 127.5mm equivalent focal length).
* Fast f/1.8 Aperture: Bright maximum aperture facilitates low-light handheld shooting and renders shallow depth of field with soft background blur.
* Advanced Optical Construction: Features 10 elements in 7 groups, incorporating 1 ED element, 1 aspherical element, and 4 high-transparency glass elements for high edge-to-edge resolution.
* HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating: Water-resistant coating suppresses lens flare and ghosting to maintain high contrast and color neutrality in direct lighting.
* Quiet STM Autofocus Motor: Stepping motor provides fast, near-silent AF performance with full-time manual focus override and a 2.6-foot (80 cm) minimum focusing distance.
* Integrated USB Firmware Port: Built-in micro-USB connection on the lens mount permits easy firmware updates to maintain camera compatibility.
* Electronic EXIF Communication: Integrated contacts transfer full lens aperture data and focus metadata to the camera body.
* 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Contributes to a smooth, circular bokeh rendition in out-of-focus areas; accepts 72mm front screw-in filters.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Front lens cap, rear lens cap, and petal lens hood included.

* Optics: Front glass element has visible surface scratches and internal elements contain light dust particles (may reduce image contrast in direct lighting or severe backlight scenarios).

* Outer Barrel: Outer metallic lens barrel shows noticeable cosmetic scuffs and finish wear from normal use.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Avery W. ★★★★★

I was surprised by how sharp this lens is even at f/1.8—perfect for isolating a subject from the background. The sleeker profile makes it easier to carry around for candid street portraits.

Jacob Y. ★★★★★

The autofocus locks on faster than my old lens, and the f/1.8 aperture gives me beautiful background blur even in low light. It’s noticeably lighter to carry around all day too.

Evelyn I. ★★★★★

I’ve been shooting portraits in dim cafés and the autofocus locks on quickly even in low light, which is a huge plus for me. The lightweight build makes it easy to carry around all day without strain.