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Viltrox PFU RBMH 85 mm f/1.8 STM

14 October 2019
Arkadiusz Olech

6. Distortion

In the chart below you can find distortion results of different fast, full frame 85 mm lenses we have already tested.


Tamron
1.8/85 VC
Sony
FE 1.8/85
Sigma
1.4/85
Nikkor
1.8/85G
Viltrox
1.8/85
Canon
1.8/85
Sony
1.4/85 GM
APS-C/DX
+0.17%
+0.19%
−0.08%
+0.11%
+0.88%
+0.08%
+0.28%
FF
+0.65%
+0.34%
−0.36%
+0.33%
+1.89%
+0.61%
+0.58%


Here the Viltrox didn't exactly distinguish itself, compared to its rivals. Even such old constructions as the Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM, optically simpler, could perform better in this category. Still, in order to get a proper point of reference, you have to mention the fact that the result of the Viltrox on the APS-C sensor, +0.88%, means its distortion is still on the borderline of perception and a level of +1.89% we got on full frame should be considered just moderate.


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Sony A7R II, APS-C
Viltrox PFU RBMH 85 mm f/1.8 STM - Distortion
Sony A7R II, FF
Viltrox PFU RBMH 85 mm f/1.8 STM - Distortion