Quick answer
The Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 is a standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/1.4 for the Canon EF mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4: a fast standard prime lens with a 56mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 specifications
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4?
At 56mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 90mm | 22.7° | 27.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4?
It is a fixed 56mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 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/1.4.
What is the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 90mm on full frame, with a 22.7° horizontal and 27.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
