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.
Focal length 55mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 896 g
af type Autofocus
45 Overall Score
Price £0
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 896 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO 55mm | 54.6 | 91.7 | 21.5 | 60.4 | 51.7 | 94.1 | 33.6 | 12.2 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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