Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Sony E 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| 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 |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
65 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
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4
The Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/1.4 for Sony E 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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