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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF AF 56/1.7 E 56mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 23mm F1.4 | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 28-75mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 23mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 171 | 550 | 255 | 515 | 298 | 107 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | zoom | prime | zoom |
| 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 | 86.5 | 43.6 | 86.2 | 49 | 69.1 | 48.3 | 63.1 | 34 | 89.4 | 35.7 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.1 | 85.9 | 63.8 | 84.5 | 91.1 | 83.2 | 80.3 | 78.4 | 89.4 | 35.7 |
| Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Compare | 54.1 | 68.9 | 77.2 | 81.2 | 66.6 | 70.7 | 91.4 | 85.3 | 68 | 92.7 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.5 | 74.1 | 47.4 | 33.5 | 80 | 76.4 | 0 | 96.1 | 89.4 | 92.7 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 71.7 | 98.1 | 75.9 | 96.2 | 0 | 34 | 89.4 | 80.9 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 54.1 | 74.1 | 98 | 35.5 | 64.7 | 76.4 | 0 | 83.5 | 89.4 | 80.9 |
Usage Scores
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