'Lightweight, razor-sharp, and budget-friendly' — why I’m not taking the Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO off my camera

Over the past few weeks, I've been testing out the new Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO, and I have to say, it's a fantastic lens that once again proves the Chinese brand can make stellar optics for a fraction of the price of some first-party options.

We've been fans of Viltrox for a while now at TechRadar, but it's safe to say this EVO is already a firm favorite of mine. It's a short-telephoto prime that's lightweight, razor-sharp, and budget-friendly. Honestly, what's not to like?

Well, it's a lens that's awkwardly debuting at a time when there's seemingly a Nikon vs Viltrox lawsuit looming. That's a potentially serious situation that could take the wind out of this lens' sails - or, at the very least, make it a pricier buy than the $275 / £265 it ...