Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
Viltrox
68 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 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
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm | Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | multi-layer coatings | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 4.0-5.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | inner focus direct-drive linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 62 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm0.469score per dollar
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds0.147score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
