Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
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
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 56mm F1.7 Air 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 | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coatings | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | autofocus | DSM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11X | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 20 specs.
