Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO 55mm
The 55mm focal length combined with a bright f/1.8 aperture and advanced optics—including two ED, two HR, and one aspherical element—delivers sharp, color-neutral portraits with smooth background separation. A de-clickable aperture ring and quiet STM autofocus motor add versatile control for both photo and video in a durable aluminum build. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need a fast standard prime with precise close-up capability and a 16.9-inch minimum focusing distance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 430 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO 55mm | Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 28-70mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 896 | 495 | 615 | 92 | 59 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO 55mm | 55.1 | 91.9 | 17.5 | 56.5 | 46.9 | 94 | 34 | 13 | 35.8 |
| Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Compare | 86 | 88.2 | 67 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 86 | 77.4 | 52.9 | 98.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 78.1 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.8 | 73.5 | 71.7 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.6 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$510
Usage Scores
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