Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
Viltrox
76 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 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
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video Cinema
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Portrait
Professional
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coatings | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | autofocus | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11X★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
