Viltrox AF AF 56/1.7 E 56mm
A bright f/1.7 aperture on an 85mm-equivalent prime, combined with STM autofocus and lens stabilization, delivers sharp portraits and smooth video from a lightweight 371g build. Its four ED elements control aberrations well, and the 85mm close focus supports macro-style shots, though missing weather sealing limits outdoor use. Best for Fujifilm APS-C portrait shooters needing bokeh in low light, and macro users wanting a versatile prime.
About This Lens
A bright f/1.7 aperture on an 85mm-equivalent prime, combined with STM autofocus and lens stabilization, delivers sharp portraits and smooth video from a lightweight 371g build. Its four ED elements control aberrations well, and the 85mm close focus supports macro-style shots, though missing weather sealing limits outdoor use. Best for Fujifilm APS-C portrait shooters needing bokeh in low light, and macro users wanting a versatile prime.
- Focal length 56mm
- Max aperture 16
- Mount Sony E
- Weight g 171
- Af type STM
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong optical (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | HD nano-coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 550 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF AF 56/1.7 E 56mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 35mm | 18-135mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-M |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 171 | 92 | 255 | 363 | 515 | 280 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF AF 56/1.7 E 56mm | 86.9 | 44.8 | 86.4 | 48.5 | 69.1 | 49.4 | 63.3 | 34.1 | 89.3 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.6 | 96.7 | 87.8 | 74.5 | 76.7 | 29.8 | 99.2 | 67.7 | 81.4 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.3 | 77.2 | 81.4 | 66.6 | 71 | 91.6 | 85.4 | 67.7 | 92.7 |
| Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed Compare | 86.9 | 91.6 | 51.8 | 96 | 42.5 | 94.2 | 63.3 | 34.1 | 89.3 | 81.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.6 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80 | 76.7 | 0 | 96.1 | 89.3 | 92.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 84.6 | 51.1 | 61.8 | 96.3 | 80.6 | 34.1 | 89.3 | 36.1 |
Usage Scores
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