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

Characterized by its refined, lighter, and more streamlined design, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 FE II represents the second iteration of this portrait-length prime lens tailored for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens's short-telephoto focal length, combined with its bright f/1.8 aperture, makes it suitable for various lighting environments while also allowing for effective depth of field control and subject isolation. The optical configuration includes one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, and four elements crafted from highly transparent glass, all of which contribute to minimizing chromatic and spherical aberrations, thereby achieving exceptional clarity and sharpness. Furthermore, an HD Nano multi-layer coating has been applied to mitigate flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast when shooting in bright lighting conditions. Moreover, the lens is equipped with an STM motor that ensures rapid and silent autofocus performance, along with a minimum focusing distance of 2.6 feet, making it ideal for capturing close-up subjects.

• Mark II of this lens sports a more svelte and lighter weight design for greater versatility and portability.
  
  
• Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
  
  
• Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers a wealth of control over focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.
  
  
• One extra-low dispersion element and four elements made from highly transparent glass contribute to reducing a variety of aberrations in order to produce well-corrected imagery with accurate color and no color fringing.
  
  
• One large-diameter aspherical element minimizes distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce high sharpness and accurate rendering.
  
  
• HD Nano multi-layer coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast. Also, this coating is water-resistant to help protect the exposed surfaces from moisture.
  
  
• STM autofocus motor delivers quiet and precise focusing performance along with a minimum focusing distance of 2.6'.
  
  
• Electronic contacts convey Exif data as well as permit camera-based aperture selection. Additionally, an integrated USB port permits updating the lens's firmware.
  
  
• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
  
  
• Included lens hood shades the front element from flare-causing stray light and also offers some additional physical protection.