Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.4 Pro review - Summary

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Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.4 Pro

26 June 2025

Maciej Latałło

11. Summary

Pros:

solid, aluminum, weather-sealed barrel,
excellent resolution in the frame centre,
good resolution on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
sensible resolution on the edge of full frame,
imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
slight lateral chromatic aberration,
very low distortion,
slight astigmatism,
low vignetting on the APS-C sensor,
silent and efficient autofocus,
out-of-focus areas pleasing to the eye,
5-year warranty,
good price/performance and price/quality ratio.

Cons:

distinct spherical aberration,
distinct vignetting on full frame,
performance against bright light leaves a lot of room for improvement.

The results of the test of the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.4 Pro cannot be properly analysed without comparing them to the results of the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.4 FF, tested by us a little while ago. Both lenses are products from Chinese producers quite new on the market, both feature similar basic parameters and their price is almost exactly the same (in Poland), reaching less than 2800 PLN. It's almost three times lower than the price of the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM II, a player from a different league. As if it wasn't enough, both models' physical dimensions and weight are very similar. The Viltrox is a tad heavier, the Meike a bit bigger.

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The duel between the Viltrox and the Meike ends in a draw. The Meike performed sensationally well in the frame centre, the Viltrox fared a bit better on the edge of the frame. The Meike corrected better spherical aberration, chromatic aberration, and distortion, the Viltrox fared better when it came to the performance against bright light , astigmatims, vignetting and its focus breathing level was lower. The out-of-focus areas produced by the Meike were nicer, as it has as many as 12 diaphragm blades; the Viltrox, for a change, offers you a shorter minimum focusing distance. I don't doubt that both these lenses are completely recommendable, with a very good price /performance and price/quality ratio. Which one should be chosen? The answer depends on your personal preferences. Our test emphasizes strong points and weaknesses of every instrument so you can take your pick. Good luck!