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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 XF 56mm
Its f/1.7 aperture and silent STM autofocus motor capture sharp portraits with smooth bokeh, even in dim light. Weighing just 171g, this 56mm (85mm full-frame equivalent) prime is remarkably compact for travel and street shooting. This lens is best for Fujifilm X photographers who want a lightweight, bright portrait lens without sacrificing autofocus speed.
Focal length 56mm
Aperture f/1.7
Mount FUJIFILM X
Weight 170 g
af type Autofocus
61 Overall Score
Price CA$197
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 550 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 XF 56mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 56mm | 18-135mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 92 | 255 | 280 | 515 | 369 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | telephoto | prime | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 XF 56mm | 54.5 | 94.8 | 86.7 | 48.4 | 42.6 | 94.1 | 44.3 | 34.2 | 52.4 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 84.6 | 50.9 | 62 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.9 | 96.1 | 63.7 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.8 | 86.2 | 34.2 | 50.2 | 81.3 |
Price
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Usage Scores
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