Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Viltrox

56mm f/1.4

f/1.4STM

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Viltrox

AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro

f/1.2575 gVCM

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Pick the 56mm f/1.4 if

You want a compact lens: 72 mm vs 92 mm long

Pick the AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro if

You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.13× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro
	56mm f/1.4	AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.2 ½ stop faster
Weight	not listed	575 g
Length	72 mm shorter	92 mm
Diameter	65 mm slimmer	78.4 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.6 m	0.5 m closer
Max magnification	0.1×	0.13× larger
Aperture blades	9	11 more blades
Optical design	10 elements / 9 groups	13 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor	STM	VCM
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes

6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Viltrox both
Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Prime both
Format: APS-C both
Focal length: 56mm both
Image stabilization: No both

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Viltrox 56mm f/1.4

A 56mm f/1.4 APS-C fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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