Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO vs Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO | Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO opens wider (f/2.0) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO (85mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO (90mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVOSee price on Amazon
Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVOSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO and the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO?
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO is 85mm f/2.0 prime, full-frame; the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO is 90mm f/2.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO or the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO?
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO — its f/2.0 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.2 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO and Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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