Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 II EVO Lens – Fast Standard Prime Lens for Photo and Video
The Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 II EVO is a fast prime lens designed for everyday use with mirrorless cameras. Its 55mm standard field of view delivers a natural and balanced perspective, making it suitable for portraits, street photography, travel, lifestyle images and video content creation.
The f/1.8 maximum aperture is useful in low-light situations and helps create pleasing background blur. Combined with quiet and responsive STM autofocus, a de-clickable aperture ring and an advanced optical design, this lens is a versatile option for both photographers and video creators.
Key Benefits
- 55mm standard focal length with a natural perspective
- Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for low light and background blur
- STM stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus
- 43 cm minimum focusing distance for close subjects and details
- De-clickable aperture ring for photo and video workflows
- 2 extra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberration
- 2 high-refractive elements for cleaner image rendering
- 1 aspherical element to help reduce distortion
- HD nano multi-layer coating for contrast-rich, detailed image quality
Standard Perspective for Everyday Shooting
The 55mm focal length provides a natural visual style that is well suited to everyday photography. It gives a balanced field of view without an overly wide or compressed look, making it useful for clean compositions and realistic proportions.
It works well for portraits, lifestyle scenes, city photography and documentary-style images.
Fast f/1.8 Aperture for Creative Background Blur
The f/1.8 aperture helps separate the subject from the background and supports cleaner results in lower light. This is useful for portraits, detail shots and video recordings where a focused, controlled look is important.
The fast aperture is especially useful for:
- Portrait photography
- Indoor scenes
- Evening city photography
- Atmospheric video footage
- Lower ISO shooting
- Compositions with soft background blur
Fast and Quiet STM Autofocus
The built-in STM stepping motor provides fast, quiet and smooth autofocus performance. This is useful for both stills and video, especially when tracking subjects or working in quiet environments.
The 43 cm minimum focusing distance allows you to capture closer subjects, small details and everyday objects more comfortably.
De-Clickable Aperture Ring for Video Work
The de-clickable aperture ring offers flexible control. For photography, stepped aperture adjustment provides precise handling. For video, smooth stepless aperture control helps create more natural exposure transitions during recording.
This is particularly useful for:
- Video exposure control
- Gradual lighting changes
- Quiet shooting environments
- Manual aperture control
- More precise creative settings
Optical Design for Clean and Detailed Image Quality
The optical construction of the Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 II EVO is designed to support clean image rendering, more neutral color reproduction and detailed contrast. Special lens elements and HD nano coating work together to deliver reliable image quality.
- 2 extra-low dispersion elements
- 2 high-refractive elements
- 1 aspherical element
- HD nano multi-layer coating
- Reduced color fringing
- Improved contrast
- More natural color reproduction
- Detailed results for photo and video
Recommended Uses
- Portrait photography
- Street photography
- Travel photography
- Family and everyday moments
- Lifestyle and documentary photography
- Video content creation
- YouTube and social media videos
- Indoor and low-light scenes
- Detail shots and creative compositions
Who Is the Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 II EVO For?
- Users looking for a fast standard prime lens
- Photographers who want a natural perspective
- Users who value smooth background blur
- Creators who shoot both photo and video
- Users who need quiet and responsive autofocus
- Video creators who value a de-clickable aperture ring
- Mirrorless camera users looking for a versatile everyday lens
Viltrox Lenses and Photo-Video Gear at Fotoplus
At Fotoplus, you can find a wide selection of Viltrox lenses, mirrorless cameras, video tools and accessories. If you are unsure whether the Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 II EVO fits your camera system or shooting style, expert support is available online and in-store.
Why Choose Fotoplus?
- Expert support for choosing the right lens
- Photo and video equipment available in one place
- Accessories for mirrorless camera systems
- Online ordering and in-store pickup
- Specialist retail background and practical product advice
- Photo and video content, product overviews and professional guides
Explore the Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 II EVO lens at Fotoplus and choose the right filter, camera or video accessory for your workflow.
An everyday prime designed for mirrorless cameras, the 55mm f/1.8 II EVO Lens from Viltrox provides a standard perspective and a bright maximum aperture for ultimate flexibility. Driving the lens is an STM stepper motor, which allows quick and quiet performance with a minimum focusing distance of 43 cm. A de-clickable aperture ring allows you to quickly switch between smooth stepless and precise stepped aperture adjustment. For improved clarity and color neutrality, the lens employs two extra-low dispersion elements, two high-refraction elements, and one aspherical element, as well as an HD nano multicoating.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 55mm
- Aperture: Maximum: f/1.8, Minimum: f/16
- Lens Mount: Nikon Z
- Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
- Minimum Focus Distance: 43 cm
- Optical Design: 13 Elements in 9 Groups
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Filter Size: 58 mm (Front)
