Compare in-stock Viltrox lenses for Sony E and Nikon Z, with prices and practical differences between the 35mm, 85mm and 135mm options.
Two Sony E choices for environmental portraits
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens without Screen for Sony and Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE For Sony E are $999 each. Both are full-frame Sony E/FE primes with an f/1.2 maximum aperture. Start here for environmental portraits or documentary work where the surroundings belong in the photograph.
The 35mm focal length gives more room around a subject than the longer lenses in this selection. At f/1.2, it can also produce shallow depth of field, so including the surroundings does not mean everything must be sharp. The wide aperture permits a faster shutter speed or lower ISO than a smaller aperture in the same light. Focus placement becomes more demanding as depth of field narrows.
The LAB option is specifically the version without a screen and weighs approximately 920 g. Viltrox lists the AF 35mm 1.2 FE at 910 g, with an STM autofocus motor and an all-metal, weather-resistant barrel. Both measure 89.2 × 121.8 mm. Neither is a small lens to carry simply because the focal length is moderate.
Both accept 77mm filters, focus to 0.34 m and provide 0.17x maximum magnification. Each has an 11-blade diaphragm. Neither has image stabilization: the bright aperture helps with exposure, but it does not steady a handheld video frame.
A display and HyperVCM autofocus for Nikon Z
The Viltrox AF 35mm F/1.2 For Nikon Z costs $999. It serves the same environmental-portrait and low-light needs as the Sony 35mm options, but brings a Nikon Z mount, HyperVCM autofocus and an integrated LED lens display. Viltrox also specifies a control button and an all-metal, weather-sealed build.
This is the Nikon choice for keeping a person and their setting in the composition rather than framing tightly from farther away. The f/1.2 aperture provides room to work in dim light, although using it wide open requires attention to which part of the subject is in focus.
Viltrox lists 15 elements in 10 groups and an 11-blade diaphragm. Minimum focus is 0.34 m from the camera sensor, with 0.17x maximum magnification. That allows closer detail photographs without making this a high-magnification macro lens.
At 970 g and 123.5 mm long, it is heavier than either Sony 35mm option here. It takes 77mm front filters and stops down to f/16. There is no lens-based image stabilization. Buy it for the aperture and 35mm framing, with the display as an additional handling feature.
The Sony E portrait choice at $598
The Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE For Sony E costs $598. For a Sony E photographer primarily making portraits, this is the sensible starting point. Its 85mm focal length gives tighter framing than 35mm without requiring as much working distance as 135mm for a similarly framed subject.
The f/1.4 maximum aperture provides substantial control over depth of field. It suits portraits where the face should remain the main point of attention and background detail should be reduced. There is no requirement to use f/1.4 for every portrait; stopping down gives more room for a subject that is not all on one focus plane.
Viltrox specifies a Dual HyperVCM autofocus system and weather-sealed construction. The lens weighs 800 g and measures 108.5 mm long, making it lighter and shorter than the Sony 135mm option. Its 77mm filter thread also matches the 35mm lenses here.
Minimum focus is 0.79 m, with 0.13x maximum magnification. Those numbers favor portrait work over small-object close-ups. The optical design uses 15 elements in 11 groups, and there is no image stabilization. The main buying argument remains straightforward: an 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens for $598.
Sony E telephoto framing and closer detail
The Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 FE For Sony E costs $899. This full-frame Sony E/FE prime combines a 135mm focal length with an f/1.8 maximum aperture. It suits tighter portraits and event photographs made from farther back, provided there is enough room to get the intended framing.
Compared with 85mm, the longer focal length makes working distance a more important part of the decision. A small portrait space can limit how much of a person fits in the frame. With room to move, the narrower view helps exclude distracting surroundings.
Viltrox lists STM autofocus with full-time manual override, an all-metal weather-sealed barrel and an 11-blade diaphragm. The lens weighs 1,235 g and measures 145.7 mm long. It uses 82mm filters, rather than the 77mm size shared by the shorter focal lengths here. Neither image stabilization nor a tripod collar is included.
Its close-focus specifications deserve attention: 0.72 m minimum focus and 0.25x maximum magnification. At 0.25x, an object is recorded at one-quarter life size on the sensor. That makes this useful for smaller details as well as portraits, though it is not life-size macro.
A lighter 135mm option for Nikon Z
The Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 Z For Nikon Z is also $899. It provides 135mm framing and an f/1.8 maximum aperture for Nikon Z photographers making portraits or covering events from a distance.
The weight difference between mounts is substantial. Viltrox lists this lens at 845 g, compared with 1,235 g for the Sony 135mm. The Nikon version measures 140 mm long and accepts 82mm filters. Its metal construction is weather-resistant, and Viltrox specifies quiet STM autofocus with autofocus and manual-focus operation.
Close-up capability is different, too. The Nikon lens focuses to 0.87 m and reaches 0.1x maximum magnification, versus 0.72 m and 0.25x for the Sony lens. The matching focal length and maximum aperture do not mean matching close-focus performance. For small details, that distinction matters more than the shared 135mm label.
The Nikon version has an 11-blade diaphragm and stops down to f/22, compared with f/16 on the Sony version. It has neither image stabilization nor a tripod collar. Choose it for tighter framing on a Z-mount camera, while allowing enough working distance for the composition.
How to choose by mount and subject
- Sony E, people in their surroundings: Choose a 35mm f/1.2 at $999. The LAB version omits the screen; the AF 35mm 1.2 FE has specified STM autofocus and weather-resistant metal construction.
- Nikon Z, wider framing in low light: Choose the 35mm f/1.2 at $999. It combines HyperVCM autofocus with an integrated LED display.
- Sony E, portraits at $598: Start with the 85mm f/1.4 at $598, particularly where working space makes 135mm awkward.
- Sony E, tighter portraits and smaller details: Choose the 135mm f/1.8 at $899. Its 0.25x magnification is the highest in this selection; account for the 1,235 g weight.
- Nikon Z, tighter framing from farther back: Choose the 135mm f/1.8 at $899. It weighs 845 g and uses 82mm filters.
All six lenses are in stock at Unique Photo.
Prices at Unique Photo
- Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens without Screen for Sony: $999.00
- Viltrox AF 35mm F/1.2 For Nikon Z: $999.00
- Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE For Sony E: $999.00
- Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 FE For Sony E: $899.00
- Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 Z For Nikon Z: $899.00
- Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE For Sony E: $598.00
Prices as of October 14, 2026. Browse more: Mirrorless Lenses, Viltrox at Unique Photo.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE For Sony E cost?
The Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE For Sony E is $598. It has an f/1.4 maximum aperture and Dual HyperVCM autofocus.
Do these Viltrox lenses have image stabilization?
No. None of the six lenses in this selection has built-in image stabilization.
Which Viltrox lenses in this selection fit Nikon Z?
The Viltrox AF 35mm F/1.2 For Nikon Z costs $999, and the Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 Z For Nikon Z costs $899. Both are in stock.
What filter sizes do these Viltrox lenses use?
All three 35mm lenses and the Sony E 85mm lens use 77mm filters. Both 135mm lenses use 82mm filters.