Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
Viltrox
68 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Panasonic
83 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 S S-R2060 20-60mm
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Scores
Portrait
Budget
Street
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | multi-layer coatings | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09★ | 0.43x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm0.469score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm0.275score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
