Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Professional
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD nano-coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm0.464score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.369score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
