The last time I reviewed a Viltrox ‘Pro’ lens it was the APS-C format Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony E mount mirrorless cameras. And very impressed I was too, the ‘effective’ 40mm focal length and f/1.2 aperture delivering great versatility. The 27mm lens is beautifully built, has excellent handling characteristics, delivers superb image quality and is incredible value for money.
The newer Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro that I’m reviewing here looks and feels like a ‘grown-up’ version of the 27mm, this time for full-frame Sony and Nikon cameras, while inheriting all the same plus points from its smaller sibling. As such, it goes up against premium own-brand primes, aiming to be one of the best lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras and best lenses for Nikon Z cameras, as well as being one of the best portrait lenses.
