Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Z 56mm
The f/1.7 maximum aperture and 56mm focal length (85mm equivalent) deliver bright low-light performance and flattering portrait perspective on Nikon Z APS-C cameras. Weighing just 187g, this compact lens is easy to carry for travel vlogging, while the 11-blade diaphragm and weather-sealed metal body add durability and smooth bokeh. Best for Nikon Z shooters who want a lightweight, affordable portrait prime for both photos and video.
Focal length 56mm
Aperture f/1.7
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 575 g
af type Autofocus
lens type wide-angle
86 Overall Score
Price £477
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong macro (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nanocoating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 56 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Z 56mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 575 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 450 | 326 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Z 56mm | 53.8 | 97.6 | 64.4 | 95.1 | 68.2 | 95.4 | 33.4 | 76.9 | 80.9 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.9 | 63.3 | 84.5 | 96.4 | 69.3 | 97.8 | 51.5 | 80.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.3 | 84.3 | 84.9 | 90.7 | 81.1 | 86.2 | 78.4 | 90 | 35.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 84.3 | 84.2 | 49.6 | 85.6 | 86.2 | 80.5 | 85.7 | 96.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85.3 | 88.9 | 73.9 | 84.5 | 87.4 | 86.2 | 67.6 | 67.4 | 35.7 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 78.4 | 71.2 | 39 | 77.4 | 80 | 95.9 | 90 | 80.9 |
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