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Viltrox has announced the first offering in its new lens lineup, the AF 85mm F2.0 Evo FE. Third-party lens maker Sony is promising edge-to-edge clarity, fast autofocus, and a compact design from its latest prime lenses for full-frame cameras. All these are available at very budget-friendly prices.
The AF 85mm F2.0 Evo has 10 elements in 8 groups. The lens design consists of two HR and two ED lenses, which Viltrox says results in sharp edges and minimal chromatic aberration. It also says that the lens will be sharp wide open, but the best clarity is at F4 and F5.6. It offers a nine-bladed aperture diaphragm.
Viltrox’s latest lens can focus out to 0.74m (2.43′). The autofocus system is powered by an STM motor, which Viltrox says is smooth and silent enough for video applications. It also supports eye and facial recognition.
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There are useful on-body controls, including an aperture ring, AF/MF switch, and a customizable Fn button. The aperture ring can be clicked or de-clicked. Viltrox says it is its lightest 85mm lens ever, weighing 340 g (11.99 oz) and measuring 76 mm (2.99″) in length and 69 mm (2.71″) in diameter. It uses 58 mm filter thread. The company has also built the lens with a rubber-sealed lens mount for added durability, and a USB-C port allows users to update firmware.
The company says the Evo series is focused on “evolving needs” and offers “fine-grained control, exceptional image quality and seamless portability for professional use.” It sits between the Air and Lab series, with advanced optics and build compared to the Air lenses, although at a more affordable price than the Lab series.
The Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 Evo FE is available today for $275.
Press release:
Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO FE Mount Lens: A compact, precision-built powerhouse
Essential lenses, redefined: new EVO optics deliver great results
Shenzhen, China – October 20, 2025 – Viltrox is pleased to announce the AF 85mm F2.0 EVO FE lens, launching the company’s new EVO lineup for creators seeking the perfect balance of performance, portability, and accuracy. Combining a completely redesigned, advanced optical layout with advanced autofocus technology, the lens brings exceptional sharpness, refined color rendition and intuitive controls to photographers and video makers.
Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO
The new Viltrox EVO series evolves camera lenses by fulfilling every essential function, not adding complications. The result is finely tuned controls, exceptional image quality and seamless portability for professional results. Every detail empowers creativity, enabling photographers to shoot with precision and ease, making this lens a powerful, friendly and versatile starting point for everyone. EVO combines high-performance optics, intuitive physical controls and compact, lightweight design, achieving a perfect harmony of performance and portability.
Precise optics for pure, clean images
Engineered with 10 elements in 8 groups, the AF 85mm F2.0 EVO achieves edge-to-edge clarity even when shot wide open at F2.0. Its resolving power captures the finest detail across the entire frame, maintaining exceptional sharpness and natural contrast from center to corner. Resolution peaks between F4 and F5.6, allowing users to achieve consistently clear results across a range of apertures, lighting conditions and creative styles.
Compact and lightweight, but professional
Weighing only 340 grams, it is Viltrox’s smallest and lightest full-frame 85mm lens. The compact design offers balanced handling and comfort, ideal for travel, street photography and long portrait sessions. The 85mm focal length delivers a classic portrait perspective with natural compression and well-controlled distortion that flattens subjects while preserving true-to-life rendition. Despite its compact size, the lens retains a solid, well-crafted feel that supports confident shooting in a variety of environments.
F2.0 Aperture: The Perfect Photographic Tool
The F2.0 aperture offers both aesthetic and practical benefits: smooth, natural Bokeh with beautiful background separation, while maintaining excellent low-light performance for both night portraits and city landscapes. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.74 meters, allowing creative users to explore close-up compositions with refined textures and consistent details.
Smooth, quiet, accurate autofocus
Powered by a high-precision STM stepping motor, autofocus performance is fast, quiet and accurate, making it suitable for still photography as well as video applications that demand seamless, reliable focusing.
Intuitive, tactile controls
Practical control features such as the Function (Fn) button, Click switch and Auto/Manual focus selector allow users to quickly adapt to dynamic shooting environments. Each control is designed for intuitive use, placing key functions within immediate reach.
Strict and always ready for action
The AF 85mm F2.0 EVO from Viltrox is designed with reliability and durability in mind. The rubber-sealed lens mount provides resistance to light rain and dust, while the water and smudge-resistant front element coating keeps the lens ready for challenging outdoor conditions.
Combining sophisticated optical design, sophisticated mechanical engineering and everyday utility, the Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO offers creators an inspiring new tool for capturing portraits, detail shots and captivating scenes with exceptional clarity and character.
More details and how to buy
For more information, please visit:
Official Store: https://viltrox.com/products/af-85mm-f2-0-fe?ref=orbetcnl
Amazon Store US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZF3WBT
Amazon Store Europe: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FSZF3WBT
MSRP: $275 / €315 / £265
