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

Both are Nikon Z 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: 55.9 mm vs 73 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
Length
73 mm
55.9 mm shorter
Diameter
69 mm
68 mm
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
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Viltrox both
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
56mm both
Filter thread
52 mm both
Autofocus motor
STM 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/1.7 Air

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