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56mm f/1.4

  • 56mm
  • f/1.4
  • Prime

Quick answer

The Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 is a standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/1.4 for the Sony E mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.

About this lens

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.

Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 specifications

Brand
Viltrox
Mount
Sony E
Focal length
56mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Lens type
Prime

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 1.5x 84mm 24.2° 28.9°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 use?

It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E 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 (1.5x 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 56mm f/1.4 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 lenses

Same mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.

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Cameras that fit the Sony E mount

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