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Viltrox · Full frame · Prime · Third-party
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II
FOCAL 85mmAPERTURE f/1.8WEIGHT 540gFILTER 72mm
Portraits
New ≈£349
Used at MPB*£159–204
Overview
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II is a full frame 85mm f/1.8 prime lens made in 3 mounts. It weighs about 540g and takes 72mm filters.
It's a strong choice for portraits. Around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.
In our database it fits 60 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £349; used at MPB it sells for £159–204 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party), Fujifilm X (Third-party), Nikon Z (Third-party, licensed) |
| Coverage | Full frame |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Equivalent on Full frame | 85mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 128mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈540 g |
| Filter thread | 72 mm |
| Approx. new price | £349 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £159 |
| Used at MPB (Fujifilm X) | £199–204 |
| Used at MPB (Nikon Z) | None listed |
Compatible camera bodies
60 native
Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,789Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,449Fujifilm X-H22022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,099Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £894Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464Fujifilm X-T52022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,059Fujifilm X-S202023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £999Fujifilm X-T502024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,029Fujifilm X-M52024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £714Fujifilm X-E52025 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £934Fujifilm X-T30 III2025 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £739Fujifilm X-H2S2022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,289Fujifilm X-T42020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £639Fujifilm X-T32018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £499Fujifilm X-S102020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £664Fujifilm X-T30 II2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £664Fujifilm X-H12018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £519Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £624Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,179Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £499Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £509Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £349Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,339Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,479Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £924Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £474Fujifilm X-T302019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £229Fujifilm X-T202017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £409Fujifilm X-T22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £329Fujifilm X-E42021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £644Fujifilm X-E32017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £434Fujifilm X-Pro32019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £954Fujifilm X-Pro22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £499Fujifilm X-T2002020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369
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Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9.
Is the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II best for?
Portraits. Around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.