Viltrox 56mm f/1.7
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 f/1.7
- Mount Fujifilm X
- Stabilization
- Weight g 171
- Af type STM
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong aperture (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
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 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 56 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 55mm | 28mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | 2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 171 | 280 | 205 | 107 | 550 | 75 |
| AF Type | STM | STM | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | VXD | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | Zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 80.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86 | 74.4 | 89.9 | 82.5 | 69.8 | 77.6 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 94.7 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 97.6 | 35.7 | 65.3 | 69.9 | 0 | 83.7 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 53.3 | 80.1 | 63.5 | 83.4 | 91.4 | 77.6 | 80.3 | 78.8 | 89.6 | 34.2 |
| Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Compare | 86 | 74.4 | 97.1 | 76.8 | 58.6 | 77.6 | 91.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 34.2 |
Usage Scores
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