Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 vs Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO
Mitakon 85mm f/2 has a physical aperture ring. Viltrox 85mm f/2 is 30 g lighter.
The Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 is an 85mm f/2 prime, and the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO is an 85mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 
Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 better than the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 58 mm)
Why is the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO better than the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- 30 g lighter (340 g vs 370 g)
- 26 mm shorter (69 mm vs 95 mm long)
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.74 m vs 0.85 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 | Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 370 g (13.05 oz) | 340 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 68 x 95 mm | 76 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) | 0.74 m (0.13x magnification) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 6 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Price | — | $275 list price |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Viltrox
- 95 × 68 mm
- 69 × 76 mm
The Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 is 26 mm longer and 30 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 or the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO weighs 340 g, 30 g less than the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 (370 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 or the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO focuses down to 0.74 m, against 0.85 m for the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2.
- Do the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 and the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 or the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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