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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
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
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
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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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