Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO
The bottom line
There's a clear price gap: the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO at $275 versus the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE at $399. Check the differences below to see whether the pricier lens's advantages are ones you'll actually use.
Choose the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO if…
- ✓You're on a budget — $275 vs $399 leaves more for other gear.
- ✓You value portability — at 340g (12.0 oz) it's lighter than the 490g (1.08 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE opens to f/1.8 vs the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO's f/2 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Price: the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO is $275, $124 under the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE.
- ›Weight: the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO is 340g (12.0 oz) vs 490g (1.08 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
- ›Durability: the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE or the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO better?
There's a clear price gap: the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO at $275 versus the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE at $399. Check the differences below to see whether the pricier lens's advantages are ones you'll actually use.
Who should choose the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO?
Choose the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO if you're on a budget — $275 vs $399 leaves more for other gear. Choose it if you value portability — at 340g (12.0 oz) it's lighter than the 490g (1.08 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
What is the main difference between the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO?
Aperture: the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE opens to f/1.8 vs the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO's f/2 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 29° | 28° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 85 cm | 74 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $275 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 58mm |
| Diameter | 75.5mm | 69mm |
| Length | 95mm | 76mm |
| Weight | 490g (1.08 lb) | 340g (12.0 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
