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85mm F1.8 Viltrox AF STM and E Mount Lens
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    • AF
    • 10 elements in 7 groups (1 ED lens)
    • Minimum aperture: f / 16,
    • Minimum focusing distance: 0.8 m,
    • 9 aperture blades
    • 72 mm filters
    • 80 x 92 mm dimentions
    • 626 g
    • EXIF data support and electronic iris adjustment,
    • HD Nano antireflection coatings,
    • Sony FE and Fujifilm X mounts
    • Internal focus
    • Focus ring can rotate 360 degrees
    • Silent stm motor
    • Maximum diameter 80mm
    • Available in October
    • Cost $379 (RMB: 2199)
    • X mount only for now

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  • Best of Photokina Prize by PV

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  • E Mount version must come soon.

  • Official announcement of E mount

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    All previous specs hold.

    Preorder $379 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1470585-REG/viltrox_pfu_rbmh_85mm_f1_8_stm_e_mount_85mm_f_1_8_lens_for.html

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  • AF STM for Fujifilm released

    Has micro USB port on the rear for firmware update.

    Japanese price is 56,000 yen including tax.

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  • New firmware version 1.0.12 for Sony E version

    • Support for α7R IV added.
    • Symptom of blackout during shooting is corrected
    • Operational stability is improved.
  • There is a seemingly manual Z mount 85mm f1.8 available in Japan. Looks more like the lens at the top of this thread.

    https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/6884265/

    Product features

    • Medium telephoto lens which is most suitable for portrait photography corresponding to full size.
    • Focusing is manual focus, but automatic aperture is possible by operating the camera body, and information such as focal length and exposure of captured images is recorded as Exif data.
    • Lens configuration is a luxurious lens configuration using 10 elements in 7 groups, 1 ED lens, and 4 high-refractive low-dispersion glasses.
    • The metal helicoid unit and the moderate torque feeling of high quality grease enable smooth focusing and fine focus adjustment.
    • The lens is coated with Billtrox's unique Real Beam Waveguide (RBW) coating, which is born from nanotechnology, and is resistant to dust, water droplets, and oil, and has excellent antifouling properties.
    • Most of the lens barrel is made of metal and has a high quality finish.
    • Equipped with a USB terminal, firmware can be updated by USB connection with a PC terminal.
    • Manufacturer's suggested retail price 52,800 yen (tax included)
    • Manufacturer release date Late June 2019
  • Z Mount version, another mention

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  • Z mount is available

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    10% off with code 10JOXMXV

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PYYG5ZK/

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  • Samples

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  • How is Eye AF with this 85mm on Sony bodies (which support Eye AF of course... not all do) in video mode?

  • ALDI sells it next week :-)

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  • RF mount version available

    The lens features high-quality workmanship, and the all-metal construction ensures safety and durability. A large aperture and a 9-blade aperture allow you to achieve beautiful background blur (so-called bokeh), which is highly valued and sought after in portrait photography.

    Advanced optical design

    The optical construction consists of 10 elements arranged in 7 groups. The construction uses one ED element with a very low level of dispersion and 4 SR (Short-Wavelength Refractive) lenses responsible for the refraction of short wavelength beams. They are to serve even better reduction of chromatic aberration. The minimum focus distance is 80cm.

    Object tracking and eye detection (EYE AF) support

    The Viltrox AF 85 mm f1.8 lens uses a quiet and fast STM SilentMotor. The AF speed will work well in photography, and the silent drive in video, especially when filming or photographing in discreet / demanding places / situations.

    Modern design

    Weighing only 530g. The lens is equipped with a multi-layer waterproof Nano HD coating

    Main features:

    • Dedicated to Canon RF (Full Frame) cameras
    • Modern design
    • Vivid colors
    • Great Bokeh effect
    • One element with reduced dispersion
    • One aspherical element
    • Quiet and efficient STM motor
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