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Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox 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 Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 and the Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Brand
Viltrox
Meike
Max aperture
f/1.4 ½ stop faster
f/1.7
Length
73 mm
not listed
Diameter
69 mm
not listed
Filter thread
52 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.6 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.1×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
STM
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
56mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Viltrox 56mm f/1.4

This 56mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Viltrox fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air

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