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Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount
Product Code: 993591P
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The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount is an excellent lens for natural portraits and everyday shooting, offering true-to-life colours, soft bokeh and fast focus.
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Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount Summary
The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount is a compact autofocus prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, positioned within the EVO APO series alongside the 35mm and 85mm models. It combines a natural 55mm focal length with an APO optical design and a bright f/1.8 aperture, offering balanced subject separation, controlled chromatic aberration and high sharpness across the frame.
The optical construction uses 13 elements in 9 groups, including ED, HR and UA elements, while an STM motor provides autofocus support for both stills and video. A minimum focusing distance of 0.43m adds flexibility for close-up details, and the lens remains relatively lightweight at approximately 370g for everyday handheld use. Physical controls including an Fn button, CLICK switch and AF/MF switch provide direct handling adjustments on the lens body.
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Lens Key Features
- APO optical design with 13 elements in 9 groups
- Full-frame 55mm focal length with natural perspective
- Bright f/1.8 aperture for shallow depth of field
- STM autofocus motor for stills and video
- 2 ED, 2 HR and 1 UA optical elements
- 0.43m minimum focusing distance
- Approximate 370g lightweight construction
- 58mm filter thread with USB-C firmware port
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount In More Detail
APO Optics
The APO optical design aligns red, green and blue wavelengths onto the same focal plane to reduce colour fringing and maintain cleaner edge detail in high-contrast scenes. The optical formula uses 13 elements in 9 groups, including 2 ED elements, 2 HR elements and 1 UA element from Viltrox’s higher-grade optical lineup.
55mm Perspective
The 55mm focal length provides a field of view close to natural human vision, making it suitable for portraits, lifestyle photography, street scenes and general everyday shooting. Viltrox describes the lens as offering a natural spatial rendering with balanced subject separation and realistic depth.
F1.8 Aperture
The f/1.8 maximum aperture supports lower-light shooting and provides shallow depth of field with soft background blur. According to the supplied material, the optical design maintains sharpness across a wide aperture range from f/1.8 through to f/8 while keeping transitions between focused and defocused areas smooth and controlled.
STM Autofocus
An STM stepping motor provides autofocus support for both photography and video recording. The autofocus system is intended to respond quickly and accurately across moving subjects, including street scenes, pets and portrait work.
Close Focusing
The lens focuses as close as 0.43m, allowing closer framing for product details, textures and tighter portrait compositions. The APO optical design continues to control detail and sharpness at shorter focusing distances.
Lens Controls
Physical controls are integrated directly onto the lens barrel, including an Fn button, CLICK switch and AF/MF switch. These controls support direct operational changes without navigating camera menus, which may benefit hybrid photo and video workflows.
Everyday Handling
The lens weighs approximately 370g and is intended for portable handheld use. A rubber-sealed lens mount and water-resistant front coating add protection against light rain, dust and smudges during outdoor shooting.
Connectivity
A 58mm front filter thread supports commonly available filters and accessories. The lens also includes a USB-C port for firmware updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this lens compatible with full-frame cameras?
Yes. It is a full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Can it be used on APS-C cameras?
Yes. Sony APS-C E-mount cameras can use the lens with a cropped field of view.
What type of photography suits a 55mm lens?
A 55mm focal length suits portraits, lifestyle photography, street photography and general everyday shooting.
Does the lens support autofocus for video?
Yes. The STM motor supports autofocus operation for both still photography and video recording.
How close can it focus?
The minimum focusing distance is 0.43m.
Does the lens include weather protection?
The lens includes a rubber-sealed mount and a water-resistant front coating for additional protection during outdoor use.
What filter size does it use?
58mm filters.
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Specifications
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Lens Mount |
Sony- E |
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Lens Elements |
13/9 |
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Focal Length |
f=55mm |
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Viewing Angle |
43° |
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Aperture |
F1.8 - F16 |
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Number of Aperture Blades |
9 |
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Shooting Distance |
0.43m-∞ |
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Focus Mechanism |
internal focusing |
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Focus Motor |
STM+Lead screw |
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Focus Mode |
MF, AF |
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Max.magnification |
0.16x |
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Lens Size |
Φ69x78mm |
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Weight |
≈390g (bare lens) |
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Filter Size |
Φ58mm |
What’s in the Box
- Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount
- Lens hood
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