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Few lenses are more classic than a wide-aperture 85mm, which is often the preferred choice of portrait photographers. Nonetheless, a good 85mm lens can be awfully expensive. There are some quite affordable options out there as well, one such example being the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 with amazing quality and performance.
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1,8 lens at $399, the AF 85mm f/1.8 is impressively affordable when compared to its peers; nonetheless, it still has some worthwhile features, including:
- One extra-low dispersion element and four highly transparent glass elements for less aberrations and better colour rendition
- A single large-diameter aspherical element for less distortion and higher levels of sharpness
- HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating for less flares and ghosting and better contrast
- USB-C port for firmware upgrades
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
Altogether, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 looks like quite an impressive performer, especially given its price, making it an intriguing option for wedding and portrait photographers. Check out the video below for Abbott’s full thoughts on the lens.
