Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm
Viltrox
62 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM + lead screw★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm0.344score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.162score per dollar
Viltrox AF Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) 56mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
