sse 420-800mm
sse
46 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
sse 420-800mm
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Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast autofocus, and compact build, all at an unbeatable price. Many users consider it a bargain that punches above its weight, with some even replacing more expensive name-brand lenses. A few minor reliability hiccups with certain camera bodies were noted, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Great value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Minor reliability issues with some cameras
- Tight lens hood may interfere with filters
- Not 100% reliable on Nikon Zf
Sharpness 10
Value for money 12
Autofocus performance 6
Build quality 7
Size and weight 8
Bokeh 3
Scores
Professional
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Specifications
| sse 420-800mm | Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | — | 10 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super HD Multi-Coated | Nano Coating and Resistance Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/8.3 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 62 mm★ | 740 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
sse 420-800mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
sse 420-800mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm0.002score per dollar
sse 420-800mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 85/2.0 Z 85mm
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
