Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
The VILTROX 56mm F1.2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, excellent low-light performance, and great value for money. A few users note a floating element or internal rattling when off, which is explained as normal VCM motor behavior. One verified buyer received a used lens instead of new, and another found it too large for a compact body.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Floating element design
- Internal rattling when off
- Received used instead of new
- Too large for compact bodies
- Autofocus hunting in extreme low light
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nanocoating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM Focusing Motor | DSM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.