Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 56mm f/1.4 if
- You want a compact lens: 73 mm vs 94.1 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| 56mm f/1.4 | AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
595 g
|
| Length |
73 mm
shorter
|
94.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
69 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
- 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
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro
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