Compare lenses
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S if you want a brighter f/1.8 (0.3 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds. Pick the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO if you want a fit on more cameras (57 against 16 in this guide) and a lighter lens (340 g against 470 g).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 85mm (prime) | 85mm (prime) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8brighter | f/2 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | no | no |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Weight | 470 g | 340 glighter |
| Cameras it fits | 16 in this guide | 57 in this guidefits more cameras |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.
Field of view
Cameras they fit
16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body. In all, the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S fits 16 and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO 57.