Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (202g (7.1 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better min focus distance (39 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $449).
  • Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (63.9mm vs 92mm).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements711
Optical Groups59
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent75-75mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance39 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$449
Filter Size49mm67mm
Diameter62.6mm72mm
Length63.9mm92mm
Weight202g (7.1 oz)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo