Distinguished by its updated sleeker and lighter weight design, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 XF II Lens for Fujifilm Xis the second-generation of this portrait-length prime designed for FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens's short-telephoto focal length pairs with the bright f/1.8 design to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions and also for controlling depth of field and isolating subject matter. The optical design comprises one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, and four elements made from highly transparent glass, which all help to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations in order to realize high clarity and sharpness. An HD Nano multi-layer coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, the lens features an STM motor for quick, quiet autofocus performance along with a minimum focusing distance of 2.6' for working with close-up subjects.

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16    One Extra-Low Dispersion Element    One Aspherical Element    HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating    STM Stepping AF Motor    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    Electronic Contacts & Aperture Selection    USB Port for Firmware Updates

Mark II of this lens sports a more svelte and lighter weight design for greater versatility and portability.

Portrait-length prime is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers a wealth of control over focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.

One extra-low dispersion element and four elements made from highly transparent glass contribute to reducing a variety of aberrations in order to produce well-corrected imagery with accurate color and no color fringing.

One large-diameter aspherical element minimizes distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce high sharpness and accurate rendering.

HD Nano multi-layer coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast. Also, this coating is water-resistant to help protect the exposed surfaces from moisture.

STM autofocus motor delivers quiet and precise focusing performance along with a minimum focusing distance of 2.6'.

Electronic contacts convey Exif data as well as permit camera-based aperture selection. Additionally, an integrated USB port permits updating the lens's firmware.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Included lens hood shades the front element from flare-causing stray light and also offers some additional physical protection.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the difference AF 8.5/1.8 II XF and AF 8.5/1.8 II FE ?

A: XF is for a Fuji camera and FE is for a full frame Sony camera.

Q: 2. It appears that this lens has no aperture ring. If so, how does one adjust the aperture?

A: It would be controlled via the dials on the camera. Much like if you set a Fujifilm lens to "A" with the Command setting for your dials.

Q: 3. The 1st generation lens hood was round, is the 2nd generation lens hood lotus shape like the Sony 2nd generation version or same cylinder type as the original for Fuji?

A: The lens hood is a petal type.

Q: 4. is this weather sealed?

A: This lens is not weather sealed.

Q: 5. Although the 2nd generation is lighter, did they use reduce the weight by replacing some of the metal to plastic thereby reducing the quality of the build of the lens?

A: According to Viltrox, this lens has an all metal construction.

Q: 6. What is the B&H warranty on this product?

A: The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens for Nikon Z currently comes with a Limited 1-Year B&H Warranty. Additional information on this warranty can be found at the link here. https://bhpho.to/3rQ6yUN

Q: 7. will this lens work on the X-a7 and how well?

A: This lens will work very well on the XA7 and does have autofocus.

Q: 8. It wasn't clear, does this lens allows full auto-exposure and autofocus?

A: Yes this would allow for full auto-exposure and autofocusing.

Q: 9. LensRentals says the MK 1 version disables Fuji cameras’ wireless communication. Is that fixed in MK 2?

A: There have been no reports of this lens disabling the wireless communication in Fuji X cameras to date.

Q: 10. Is this lens compatible with IBIS function for Sony a7R V camera?

A: The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 FE II Lens for Sony E is not stabilized and will not disable the Sony a7R V Mirrorless Camera stabilization abilities.