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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

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

Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.11× maximum magnification

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Brand
Viltrox
Sigma
Max aperture
f/1.7
f/1.4 ½ stop faster
Weight
not listed
295 g
Length
55.9 mm shorter
61.5 mm
Diameter
68 mm
70 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
0.55 m
0.5 m closer
Max magnification
0.11×
0.14× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
11 elements / 9 groups
10 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
Stepping motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2018
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Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
56mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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