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Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
Delivering an 85mm full-frame equivalent field of view, the bright f/1.7 aperture and 4 ED elements provide strong subject separation and control over optical aberrations. Its featherlight 171g build makes it an unobtrusive choice for all-day carry without sacrificing the STM autofocus performance. This lens is best for APS-C Sony shooters seeking an affordable, travel-friendly portrait prime.
Focal length 56mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weight 171 g
af type STM
lens type prime
68 Overall Score
Price $144
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong optical (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 69 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | HD nano-coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 550 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 171 | 59 | 297 | 540 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | STM | AF-S | STM | VXD | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm | 85.5 | 44.9 | 85.8 | 48.2 | 67.9 | 49.6 | 34 | 77.9 | 35.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75.1 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 87.9 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.4 | 80.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.2 | 64.4 | 85.5 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75.1 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 77 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.8 | 15.8 | 90 | 81.9 | 72.2 | 24.3 | 93.4 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
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