Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO AF Lens (FUJIFILM X)

The Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO AF Lens (FUJIFILM X) is a fast mid-telephoto prime lens designed for APS-C-format Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras, delivering a 112.5mm full-frame-equivalent focal length. It’s an excellent choice for portraits, street photography, landscapes, weddings, and cinematic video, combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with reliable autofocus performance.

Optically, the lens is built from 11 elements in 9 groups, including two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and two HRI (High Refractive Index) elements, greatly reducing color fringing and chromatic aberrations to produce clarity and color accuracy across the aperture range. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing bokeh, well suited to head-and-shoulders portraiture where background separation matters.

Autofocus is handled by a quiet STM (stepping motor) system, delivering fast and accurate focusing performance suited to both stills and video. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.74m (2.4 ft.), yielding a maximum magnification of approximately 0.12x. Built-in electronic contacts support EXIF data transmission to the camera body, and a USB-C port allows for convenient firmware updates to help maintain compatibility with newer Fujifilm camera features over time.

Build quality centers on a weather-resistant, all-metal lens body, giving the lens a durable, premium feel. It measures approximately 69 x 76mm and weighs approximately 325g, remaining compact and well balanced for extended handheld use. The lens accepts a 58mm filter thread. Notably, the Fujifilm X-mount version of this lens omits the AF/MF switch, function button, and de-clickable aperture ring found on the Sony E and Nikon Z versions.

As an APS-C-specific lens, the Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO AF is designed exclusively for Fujifilm’s X-mount mirrorless system.

Key Features
– 75mm f/1.8 mid-telephoto prime lens for Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C)
– 112.5mm full-frame-equivalent focal length
– 11 elements in 9 groups, including 2 ED elements and 2 HRI elements
– STM stepping motor autofocus
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Electronic contacts for EXIF data transmission
– USB-C port for firmware updates
– Minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.74m (2.4 ft.); approximately 0.12x maximum magnification
– Weather-resistant, all-metal construction
– 58mm filter thread
– Compact, lightweight design (approximately 325g)
– Designed exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras