Sony FE 28mm f/2 vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28mm f/2 has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Sony FE 28mm f/2 has a better weight (200g (7.1 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
  • Sony FE 28mm f/2 has a better length (60mm vs 92mm).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
Product
Sony FE 28mm f/2
Sony
$449
Optical Design
Focal Length28mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements911
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size49mm67mm
Diameter73mm72mm
Length60mm92mm
Weight200g (7.1 oz)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo