{"product_id":"viltrox-af-55mm-f1-8-evo-full-frame-prime-lens-for-sony-e-mount-mirrorless-cameras","title":"Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO Full-Frame Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount Mirrorless Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned for photographers and content creators who demand outstanding image quality, the Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO combines professional optical performance with a lightweight, everyday design. Its versatile 55mm focal length offers a natural perspective that closely resembles human vision, making it an excellent choice for portraits, street photography, travel, lifestyle photography and video creation. At the heart of the lens is an advanced APO optical design that delivers remarkable sharpness, impressive colour accuracy and excellent control of chromatic aberration. Fine details remain crisp across the frame, while distracting colour fringing is effectively minimised, producing images with a clean and refined look even in high-contrast scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe bright F1.8 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions, allowing you to shoot with confidence indoors, at dusk or after sunset. It also creates beautiful, smooth background blur that naturally separates your subject from its surroundings, giving portraits and everyday moments a professional, cinematic appearance. Fast and accurate STM autofocus ensures responsive performance for both still photography and video. Whether you're capturing spontaneous street scenes, expressive portraits or moving subjects, focusing remains smooth, quiet and reliable. A minimum focusing distance of just 0.43 metres also allows you to explore close-up compositions while maintaining exceptional clarity and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEngineered with 13 elements in 9 groups, including 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 High Refractive (HR) elements and 1 Ultra-Precision Aspherical (UA) element, the AF 55mm F1.8 EVO is built to maximise resolution and contrast while delivering natural colour reproduction from edge to edge. Despite its advanced optical performance, the lens weighs approximately 370g, making it comfortable to carry for extended shooting sessions. Thoughtfully designed controls, including a customisable Fn button, CLICK switch and AF\/MF switch, provide intuitive handling, while the USB Type-C port allows convenient firmware updates to keep your lens performing at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBuilt for everyday reliability, the lens features a durable construction with a rubber-sealed mount for added protection against dust and light moisture, while the front element incorporates a water and smudge-resistant coating for easier maintenance in challenging environments. Whether you're creating professional portraits, documenting your travels or producing high-quality video content, the Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO delivers exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh and reliable autofocus in a compact full-frame lens designed to inspire creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cIvTSkpEq1E?si=xco-ix_7_9NIu-yx\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdvanced APO optical design for exceptional sharpness and true-to-life colour reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBright F1.8 aperture for beautiful background blur and outstanding low-light performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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with a rubber-sealed lens mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWater and smudge-resistant front element coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUSB Type-C firmware upgrade port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e58mm filter thread for compatibility with photographic filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduces smooth, natural bokeh with excellent subject separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Frame Sony E-Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSony A1, Sony A9 Series, Sony A7 Series, Sony A7R Series, Sony A7S Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C Sony E-Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSony A6700, Sony A6600, Sony A6500, Sony 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