Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 56mm f/1.4 if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
Pick the AF 56mm f/1.7 Air if
- You want a compact lens: 54.7 mm vs 72 mm long
Spec differences
7 differences| 56mm f/1.4 | AF 56mm f/1.7 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
½ stop faster
|
f/1.7
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
171 g
|
| Length |
72 mm
|
54.7 mm
shorter
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
0.55 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.11×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, diameter, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Viltrox both
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Diameter
- 65 mm both
- Filter thread
- 52 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- STM both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
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