Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
Viltrox
57 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 7
Value for money 6
Build quality 5
Low light performance 4
Floating element rattle 4
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nanocoating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM Focusing Motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.2 XF 56mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.007score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
