Battle of the 85/1.8s: Viltrox vs. Sony & Zeiss - Whoa!

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The TWO things I forgot to mention: the Zeiss has the best weather sealing (Viltrox makes NO claim for weather resistance); and close-focusing performance on EVERY lens will be different than at infinity - but I REFUSE to do that many tests when there are others far more qualified than I to do them.

NB: Viltrox sent me the lens, but had no input into my review.

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