Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z vs Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.7)
Pick the Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z | Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Meike
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
1 stop faster
|
f/1.7
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
91.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
78.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
HyperVCM
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z
A 56mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
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