AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z
- 56mm
- f/56.0
- Prime
- Weather sealed
- Min focus 0.5 m
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Quick answer
The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z is a standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/56.0 for the Sony E mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 56mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 56mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/56.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- HyperVCM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
Specification source: viltrox.com
What can you shoot with the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z?
At 56mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 84mm | 24.2° | 28.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z?
It is a fixed 56mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/56.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 56mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/56.0.
What is the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 84mm on full frame, with a 24.2° horizontal and 28.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
