{"id":78472,"date":"2025-10-20T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=78472"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:49:37","slug":"review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 FE Evo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78519\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78519\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Title_R2.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Title_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Title_R2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Title_R2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The &#8220;Evo&#8221; series is a new lineup of Viltrox lenses positioned between the &#8220;Pro&#8221; and &#8220;Air&#8221; lineups. This series seems to combine the build quality and controls of the &#8220;Pro&#8221; lenses with a slightly slower maximum aperture like the &#8220;Air&#8221; lenses while maintaining very high image quality &#8211; similar to the Voigtl\u00e4nder Apo-Lanthar series or Sigma&#8217;s Contemporary primes. Let&#8217;s find out what the first entry of this series &#8211; the Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE &#8211; has in store for us.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78589\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78589\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_50.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_50.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_50-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78588\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78588\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78588\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_49.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_49.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_49-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_49-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78590\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78590\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_51.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_51.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_51-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_51-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78584\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78584\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_45.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_45.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_45-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78578\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78578\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_39.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_39-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78579\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78579\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_40.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_40.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_40-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78571\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78571\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_32.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_32-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78572\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78572\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_33.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_33-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720329650272\/with\/54852978894\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>This Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 69 mm<\/li>\n<li>Length: 72 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 338g (without hood [32g], without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 29.1\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 58 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 10\/8<\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.73 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:7.3 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Sony E<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltrox.com\/collections\/camera-lens?filter.p.tag=Full%20Frame&amp;ref=r67n83i6&amp;sort_by=created-descending\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4nWVII0\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pPWA2T\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/46veIHP\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+2.0+evo&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+50mm+1.4+pro&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+2.0+evo&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+50mm+1.4+pro&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$275<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<span id=\"Disclosure\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE was kindly provided free of charge by Viltrox for reviewing purpose prior to release.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling\/Build quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78504\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78504\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78504\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo is the first lens of Viltrox&#8217; Evo lineup. In terms of handling and build quality it is pretty much the same as their Pro lenses though: it features a dedicated de-clickable aperture ring similar in style and function to Sony&#8217;s GM and later G lenses, an AF\/MF switch and a lens button.<\/p>\n<p>The aperture ring has 1\/3 of a stop click stops \u2013 which you can declick by using a lever on the right side of the lens.<br \/>\nYou can also set the ring to \u201cA\u201d(utomatic) and let the camera choose the aperture value or to be able to use the camera dial to change the aperture value instead of using the aperture ring.<\/p>\n<p>The focus ring has decent damping and a linear coupling. No matter how fast you turn the focus ring it takes a surprisingly long&nbsp; 360\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance (0.73 m) to infinity.<br \/>\nWhen you turn your camera off the lens will remember the last focus position and will still be there when you turn the camera on again.<\/p>\n<p>As is the case for many modern AF lenses the focus group moves freely when without power, so when shaking the lens you will notice that focus group moving around. This is normal. Don&#8217;t annoy your dealer with complaints that &#8220;there is something moving in the lens&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78506\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78506\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Buttons.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Buttons.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Buttons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Buttons-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AF\/MF switch and lens button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike the lenses of Viltrox&#8217; LAB series the lenses of the Pro series do not feature a display. Personally I don&#8217;t find that display particularly useful and I also prefer the aperture ring design of this Evo and the Pro series as it always shows you what aperture is set right now without having to look at that display.<\/p>\n<p>It also allows to preset the desired aperture when the camera is not turned on yet, which can save crucial time in the heat of the moment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78505\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78505\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_bayonet.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_bayonet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_bayonet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_bayonet-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">bayonet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the bayonet you can find a USB-C socket and a rubber gasket.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78510\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78510\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Hood.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Hood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Hood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE with hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A plasticky bayonet style lens hood is also part of the package. It integrates nice into the design of the lens and can be attached reversed to take up less space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78518\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78518\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Size_Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Size_Comparison.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Size_Comparison-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Size_Comparison-768x296.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 Pro Fe | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I am sure this Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo will appeal to those that don&#8217;t want one of the big 85mm 1.4 lenses. As can be seen from the picture above it is way smaller than its bigger and faster brother, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-85mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\">Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 Pro FE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>AF performance<\/h2>\n<p>I am not shooting sports or fast moving animals\/humans so if you want to know if the lens is fast enough for this, or how it compares to other lenses in this segment, you may have to look for a different review with a more detailed assessment of this aspect.<\/p>\n<p>The AF is very fast and for normal use cases &#8211; especially portraiture &#8211; it certainly worked well.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<h3>light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78483\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vignetting_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vignetting_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vignetting_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-263\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-263\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.4 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.7 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.1 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/8.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.7 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.5 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-263 from cache -->\n<p>Most of the lenses with similar specifications we reviewed showed around 2 EV vignetting at their maximum aperture. With 2.4 EV this Viltrox 85mm 2.0 Evo is a bit higher than that but not to a worrying degree and things also improve fast on stopping down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78521\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78521\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>optical vignetting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-81752\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-81752\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78414\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78415\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Opt_Vig_1.5m_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | 1.5 m focus distance<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here the small size of this lens seems to take its toll, as we see rather strong optical vignetting which already starts in the midframe area. In this category obviously the 85mm 1.4 lenses have an advantage when stopped down to f\/2.0.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As this lens does not make use of any aspherical elements, there are no onion ring structures to be found here.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>Focus Shift<span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-89098\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-89098\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78507\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78508\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78509\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Focus_Shift_R2_50_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII&nbsp; | Viltrox 85mm 2.0 Evo | 50% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Viltrox 85mm 2.0 Evo does show a low amount of focus shift between f\/2.8 and f\/4.0 but not enough for the subject to drop out of the focal plane, so nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n<h3>infinity <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">(42mp Sony A7rII)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78671\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_R2.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"1649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_R2-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_R2-621x1280.jpg 621w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_R2-768x1583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sharpness_Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_R2-745x1536.jpg 745w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78690\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78690\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_Sharpness_infinity_R2_11.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_Sharpness_infinity_R2_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_Sharpness_infinity_R2_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_Sharpness_infinity_R2_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Long story short: the Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo shows a very good performance in this category. Center and midframe look impeccable from f\/2.0, the corners look already good but benefit from stopping down a bit and look best around f\/4.0.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This performance is actually very similar to what we have seen from more expensive lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-z-85mm-f-1-8-s\/\">Nikon Z 85mm 1.8 S<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Keep in mind heat haze can always have a negative impact on the peformance in this category.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><em>portrait distance (2.0 m, <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">42mp Sony A7rII<\/span>)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is what I did here, I refocused for every shot and aperture to get the best possible result at different locations in the frame (center, inner midframe and outer midframe).<br \/>\nFocus distance was roughly 2.0 m and the circle of the dollar bill is more or less the size of a human eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong>f\/2.0 &lt;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&gt; f\/2.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-37892\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-37892\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78512\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_center.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_center.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_center-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_center-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><br \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78513\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_imid.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_imid.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_imid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_imid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><br \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78514\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_omid.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_omid.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_omid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_2.0m_R2_100_omid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Viltrox 85mm 2.0 Evo | 100% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At portrait distances this Viltrox lens shows an even more impressive. Already at its maximum aperture its image quality is impeccable, easily on the same level as Voigtl\u00e4nder&#8217;s best Apo-Lanthar lenses, Sigma&#8217;s f\/2.0 Contemporary primes or Sony&#8217;s latest G primes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>close (0.8 m, 1:7.5, <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">42mp Sony A7rII<\/span>)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-12985\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-12985\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78515\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78516\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78517\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Sharpness_Close_R2_100_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the minimum focus distance this Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo is just a tiny bit softer at f\/2.0, but it still shows an impressive performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>As always evaluating flare is a complex matter since you can get any lens to look bad if you push it hard enough and a slight change of scenario can affect results a lot.<\/p>\n<p>The faster 85mm f\/1.4 tele lenses have rarely performed well in this category. This 85mm 2.0 having smaller glass elements might be an advantage though, let&#8217;s see for ourselves.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-26583\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-26583\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78642\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78643\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78644\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_2.0_Pos3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo | f\/2.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The performance at the maximum aperture is already a positive surprise: no issues with ghosting and even veiling flare is hardly an issue.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-28724\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-28724\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78645\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78646\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78647\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78648\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Flare_A7rII_11_Pos4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo | f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stopped down the performance is similarly impressive. Ghosting again is no problem and I only found one specific angle leading to veiling flare which can be easily avoided by slightly reframing.<\/p>\n<p>All in all a very good performance in this category.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-22198\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-22198\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78562\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78563\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78564\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78565\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Coma_R2_100_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, focused on center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We saw that in the corners stopping down a bit does improve the image quality and it looks like Coma is the reason for that, as we see some small artefacts at f\/2.0 to f\/2.8 that are gone on stopping down to f\/4.0. For most applications this rather low amount of Coma will hardly be relevant though.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78602\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78602\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78602\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Distortion_2.8_Uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Distortion_2.8_Uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Distortion_2.8_Uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_FE_Evo_Distortion_2.8_Uncorrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo hardly shows any distortion.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78456\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78456\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_17.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_17-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Obivously the 85mm 1.4 and 1.2 lenses will create a more impressive bokeh, but not everyone is after a shallow depth ot field as this as possible, so let&#8217;s see how this 85mm 2.0 Evo with its more moderate specifications fares.<\/p>\n<h3>Close distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78574\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78574\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_35.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_35.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_35-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78568\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78568\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_29.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78570\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78570\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78570\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_31.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78443\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78443\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_4.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78446\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78446\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_7.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At close distances this Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo renders a very nice bokeh. Optical vignetting (cat&#8217;s eye shapes in the corners) is visible, but not to a disturbing or swirly degree.<\/p>\n<h3>Mid distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78594\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78594\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_55.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_55.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_55-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_55-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78569\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78569\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_30.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_30-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78460\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78460\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_21.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_21-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78566\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78566\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_27.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_27-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78577\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78577\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_38.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_38.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_38-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At mid distances you might want to pay a bit more attention to your backgrounds. When the background is very structured &#8211; like in the last example &#8211; things get busier. This is true for many of the highly corrected modern lenses and something you will also see with e.g. the Voigtl\u00e4nder Apo-Lanthar lenses.<\/p>\n<h3>Long distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78575\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78575\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_36.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_36.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_36-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78591\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78591\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_52.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_52.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_52-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78441\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78441\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_2.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78453\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78453\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_14.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At longer focus distances I found this lens to have a slight tendency towards creating double edged structres with structured background, as can be seen in the top and right part of the second picture above.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For typical portrait applications &#8211; especially those where you can choose your background &#8211; there really isn&#8217;t anything to complain about here though.<\/p>\n<p>However, its predecessor, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-85mm-f-1-8-z\/\">Viltrox AF 85mm 1.8 FE<\/a> does create a much smoother bokeh, at the cost of being a much bigger and heavier lens with worse handling.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-88570\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-88570\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78416\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78417\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78418\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78419\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78420\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78421\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_11.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78422\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_16.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sunstars_Slight_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Viltrox 85mm 2.0 Evo | slight crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It does not seem to me that sunstar rendering was high on Viltrox&#8217; priority list, as even stopped down a lot, the sunstars do not feature rays of even length. If you want to learn more about this topic have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I did not see any lateral CA with this lens.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-25563\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">background f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">foreground f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-viltrox-af-85mm-2-0-fe-evo-25563\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78685\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78686\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_BG_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78687\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78688\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_BF_R2_50_FG_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | 50% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There is hardly any bokeh fringing to be found here, a very good performance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78689\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78689\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_PF_R2_100_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_PF_R2_100_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_PF_R2_100_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_FE_loCA_PF_R2_100_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0 | 100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also purple fringing does not exist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">very good contrast and resolution at all distances from f\/2.0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">bokeh (close to mid distances)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CA correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">flare resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">low distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality\/handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">fast and silent AF<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">size\/weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coma corerction<\/li>\n<li>vignetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With &#8220;Air&#8221;, &#8220;Pro&#8221;, &#8220;LAB&#8221; and now &#8220;Evo&#8221; Viltrox has a lot of different lens lineups and I do think they want to make sure that whatever you are looking for, you will be able to find a lens with a Viltrox badge that fits your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo is clearly a competitor to the Voigtl\u00e4nder Apo-Lanthar lenses and the Sigma Contemporary primes, featuring a moderate f\/2.0 maximum aperture but offering a very good correction of most optical aberrations and this lens really delivers, as can be easily seen from the table above.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need your 85mm lens to be faster than f\/2.0 and you value optical performance higher than having the smoothest bokeh this is a lens you surely should have a look at.<\/p>\n<p>An impressive first entry of Viltrox&#8217; &#8220;Evo&#8221; series.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltrox.com\/collections\/camera-lens?filter.p.tag=Full%20Frame&amp;ref=r67n83i6&amp;sort_by=created-descending\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4nWVII0\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pPWA2T\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/46veIHP\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+2.0+evo&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+50mm+1.4+pro&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+2.0+evo&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+50mm+1.4+pro&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$275<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>As usual I will only talk about the most obvious alternatives. You can find many more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to 85-135mm Portrait lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85-mm-1-8\/\"><strong><em>Sony FE 85mm 1.8:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe Sony FE 85mm 1.8 was one of the first fullframe E-mount primes Sony released. It is known for its fast AF but in terms of optical performance it is nothing special these days and honestly I would rather get this Viltrox 85mm 2.0 Evo if looking for a small well corrected 85mm lens or one of the more affordable 85mm 1.4 lenses (see below).<br \/>\n<em>buy from <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=Sony+FE+85+1.8&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5338162593&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\"><em>ebay.de<\/em><\/a> | <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=Sony+FE+85+1.8&amp;_sacat=&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5338162593&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a><\/em> |<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Utwt2Z\">amazon.com<\/a><\/em> | <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ESGJfL\">amazon.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$499<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-85mm-f-1-8-z\/\"><em><strong>Viltrox AF 85mm 1.8 STM:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nThe 85mm 1.8 was one of Viltrox&#8217; first lenses and has been improved to to an MK II version, which were mostly mechanical improvements. We liked this lens very much as it is probably the 85mm 1.8 lens with the most appealing bokeh we reviewed so far. The MK I version was very heavy, the MK II version is still 60% heavier than this 85mm 2.0. This 85mm 2.0 is also a bit sharper, corrects most aberrations better and has better controls.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3FxAkmN\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3Dviltrox%2B85mm%2Bf%252F1.8%26_sacat%3D0&amp;campid=5338460274&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/707-53477-19255-0\/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2334524.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3Dviltrox%2B85mm%2Bf1.8%26_sacat%3D0%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D0%26_odkw%3Dviltrox%2B85mm%2Bf1.8%26_dcat%3D3323%26Markenkompatibilit%2525C3%2525A4t%3DF%2525C3%2525BCr%252520Sony%26rt%3Dnc&amp;campid=5338460274&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$399<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-85mm-1-4-fe-pro\/\"><b><i>Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 Pro FE:<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nThe Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 Pro is a much bigger lens but also a stop faster. In terms of optical performance it can easily compete with way more expensive options. It is up to you if you are looking for a compact 85mm 2.0 or a faster 85mm 1.4 lens.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/Phillipreeve85Pro\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use the code \u201cBK85145OFF\u201d for 5% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6sy84\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gVZX2D\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?q=viltrox%2085mm%201.4%20pro&amp;sts=ma&amp;BI=21073&amp;KBID=18855&amp;SID=DFF\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+1.4+pro&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+35mm+1.2+lab&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=viltrox+85mm+1.4+pro&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=viltrox+35mm+1.2+lab&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$598<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sirui-85mm-1-4-aurora\/\"><strong><em>Sirui 85mm 1.4 Aurora:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nOne of the smallest and lightest 85mm 1.4 lenses for E-mount. It is not as sharp as this Viltrox 85mm 2.0, its flare resistance isn&#8217;t nearly as good and I didn&#8217;t find the AF performance overly convincing. The Sirui creates smoother bokeh though, so be sure to check out the samples in the review to see which lens&#8217; rendering you prefer.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FiZg6i\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hbkL6j\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3Fm1PEE\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sirui+85mm+1.4+aurora&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;LH_TitleDesc=1&amp;_odkw=tamron+50-300&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sirui+85mm+1.4+aurora&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=tamron+50-300&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$499<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78461\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78461\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_22.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78459\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78459\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_20.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78457\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78457\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_18.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_18-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78454\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78454\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_15.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78452\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78452\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_13.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78451\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78451\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_12.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78449\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78449\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_10.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78445\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78445\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_6.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78442\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78442\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_3.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78440\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78440\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_1.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78585\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78585\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78585\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_46.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_46.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_46-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_46-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78586\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78586\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_47.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_47.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_47-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_47-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78600\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78600\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78600\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_3.2_24.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_3.2_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_3.2_24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_3.2_24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/3.2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78587\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78587\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_48.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_48-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78582\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78582\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_43.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_43.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_43-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78581\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78581\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_42.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_42-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78595\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78595\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78595\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_56.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_56.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_56-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.0_56-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78599\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78599\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78599\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_26.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_26-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78598\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78598\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_25.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox 85mm 2.0 evo fe af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viltrox_AF_85mm_2.0_Evo_Sample_A7III_2.8_25-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 2.0 Evo FE | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/181621809@N02\/albums\/72177720329650272\/with\/54852978894\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to 85-135mm portrait lenses for Sony FE cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-16mm-1-8-af\/\">Review: Viltrox AF 16mm 1.8 FE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-20mm-2-8-af-fe\/\">Review: Viltrox AF 20mm 2.8 FE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-35mm-1-2-fe-lab\/\">Review: Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 LAB FE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-af-135mm-1-8-fe-lab\/\">Review: Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 LAB FE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Us<\/h2>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? 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This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The &#8220;Evo&#8221; series is a new lineup of Viltrox lenses positioned between the &#8220;Pro&#8221; and &#8220;Air&#8221; lineups. 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