Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 XF II Lens for FUJIFILM X

The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 XF II Lens for FUJIFILM X is the second-generation version of this portrait-length prime, distinguished by a sleeker, lighter weight design compared to the original model. Designed for APS-C-format Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras, it delivers a 127.5mm full-frame-equivalent focal length, making it well suited to portraiture and other subjects benefiting from a flattering, slightly compressed telephoto perspective.

Optically, the lens offers a maximum aperture of f/1.8 narrowing to f/16, well suited to working in a variety of lighting conditions while also offering strong control over depth of field for isolating subjects using shallow focus techniques. The 10-element, 7-group optical design includes one extra-low dispersion (ED) element, one large-diameter aspherical element, and additional high-transparency glass elements, working together to minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations for high clarity and sharpness. Viltrox’s HD Nano multi-layer coating is applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast, with added water-resistant properties to help protect the exposed surfaces from moisture. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing, smooth bokeh quality.

Autofocus is handled by an STM (stepping motor) system, delivering quiet, precise focusing performance well suited to both stills and video work, paired with an internal focusing design that keeps the lens’s overall length constant during use. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 2.6 ft. (80cm), yielding a 1:8 macro reproduction ratio (0.13x magnification). Electronic contacts convey EXIF data and permit camera-based aperture selection, and an integrated USB port allows for firmware updates to help maintain compatibility with Fujifilm camera bodies over time.

Build quality is primarily metal, giving the lens a precision, well-crafted feel, and it does not include image stabilization. The lens measures approximately 3.1 x 3.6 in. (80 x 92mm) and weighs approximately 1.06 lb (484g), and accepts a 72mm filter thread.

As an APS-C-specific lens, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 XF II is designed exclusively for Fujifilm’s X-mount mirrorless system.

Key Features
– 85mm f/1.8 portrait-length prime lens (Mark II) for Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C)
– 127.5mm full-frame-equivalent focal length
– 10 elements in 7 groups, including 1 ED element and 1 aspherical element
– HD Nano multi-layer coating (water-resistant)
– STM stepping motor autofocus with internal focusing design
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Electronic contacts for EXIF data and camera-based aperture selection
– USB port for firmware updates
– Minimum focusing distance of 2.6 ft. (80cm); 1:8 macro reproduction ratio (0.13x)
– No image stabilization
– Metal construction
– 72mm filter thread
– Approximate weight: 484g
– Designed exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras