Viltrox's budget full-frame 85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z — fast portrait prime with AF at a fraction of native price.
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 is a budget portrait prime for full-frame mirrorless, available for Nikon Z mount among others. It provides the classic portrait focal length at f/1.8 — a specification that costs significantly more from Nikon's own Z-mount lens lineup.
Optically good for the price — sharp from f/2.5 with pleasant bokeh at f/1.8. Some vignetting and chromatic aberration wide open. Stepping motor AF is quiet and adequately fast. Eye-detect AF works with compatible bodies. Full-frame coverage.
Nikon Z mount with 72mm filter thread. Approximately 460g. No weather sealing. Minimum focus distance 80cm. 9 rounded aperture blades. USB-C port for firmware updates. Also available for Sony FE, Canon RF, and other mounts.
Available used very cheaply — outstanding value for an AF 85mm f/1.8 on full-frame. The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S is optically superior but costs 3-4x more. Check for firmware updates via USB-C. Some copies show AF inconsistency — test before purchasing.