Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, lightweight design, and outstanding value for money. Users consistently highlight its impressive image quality, with sharp details and pleasing bokeh, often comparing it favorably to much more expensive lenses. While the autofocus is generally reliable for portraits and stills, some users note it can be noisy and not as fast as native Fuji lenses. A few isolated concerns about dust ingress and the plastic build have been mentioned, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Noisy autofocus (some users)
- Autofocus slower than native lenses
- Plastic build
- Dust ingress reported
- No physical aperture ring
Image quality 18
Value for money 15
Build quality 12
Autofocus performance 11
Size and weight 10
Bokeh 7
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | high-definition nano-multilayer coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm0.068score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm0.016score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
