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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 : Specifications and Opinions

The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 is a tele lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2024. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 199 €;

7 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Nikon Z.

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Sony.

Fujifilm X-mount: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Fuji.

Specifications
Focal lenght	56 mm
Angle of view	28.4° (equivalent to a 84mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.7
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	11 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	0.55 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.11x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	170 g
Dimensions	65 x 55 mm
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Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Beato Angelico

sent on June 26, 2025

Pros: Small, light, great optical quality, bright, cheap, nice bokeh, lens hood included

Cons: Just to put a con: it is not tropicalized, but for a portrait fixture I doubt it will ever be a problem

Opinion: Taken as a portrait fixum for my Nikon APSC, I can only praise this lens: compact and light, it is absolutely not a problem to always carry it with you, excellent optical quality, always sharp even at full aperture, very bright, it allows you to have a beautiful blur. In addition to all these qualities, Viltrox sells the lens for 200 euros, with lens hood included, a price that I would say is more than fair. The only defect I could mention is the absence of tropicalization, but for this type of lens and at this price I would not consider it a real defect. In the Nikon Z APSC system it has practically no rivals in the same price range (if you want to spend more there is the Sigma). Too bad Nikon doesn't have a stabilized body, otherwise it would be even more fun to shoot with this little gem. Rating 9.5

Giulianophoto

sent on November 21, 2024

Pros: Is it worth much more than what it costs, or are the other lenses worth less than what they cost. Brava viltrox

Cons: Aperture ring missing, but you can't have it all.

Opinion: For what it costs it's a best buy. Very sharp even at full aperture, excellent boken (but not excellent), very light, MAF ring that is better than some nikkor I have from 2k, it is not tropicalized but having a spartan construction without many rings the possibilities of infiltration are minimal, lens hood perhaps a little small, I will reserve the right to test it in backlight. With the XPRO2 the tiny size does not hide the OVF, the blur from the first tests done is not exceptional but very good, pasty just right. A perspective for me that is worth much more than the 169 euros I paid for it new. Perfect for portraiture but also reportage being very discreet. Highly recommended

Sigmarco

sent on October 30, 2024

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: I'll be brief: it's small, light, sharp and has a powerful autofocus. If we really want to bring out some defects we can mention the minimum focusing distance which is, as usual for Viltrox, "far" and the lack of tropicalization, but for 180-200€ it seems really dishonest to list them as defects. In fact, I used it during an entire cycling event, to put it to the whip and it didn't disappoint me at all, on the contrary! (see photos in my gallery to change your mind or go to my @girosnap page and watch the Salvo race)

Luchis

sent on October 04, 2024

Pros: Economic. Small. Light. Bright. Very well made. He takes beautiful photos.

Cons: The lens hood reaches the end of its stroke but does not lock with a click, at least in this one it is like this I don't know if I had bad luck or they are all like that. Some uncertainty to focus in critical light conditions.

Opinion: It is part of Viltrox's "Air" series along with the 2.8/20mm and 2.5/40mm. Similar lenses in aesthetics, weight and size, but the 56mm is the only one for APS-C and is the brightest. 84mm equivalent, attached to the Z30 does not look out of place looks like the kit lens. Matte plastic and rough to the touch looks good quality. Metal bayonet (nowadays it must be specified because plastic is rampant) and usb-c connector. It does not have a rear seal, it is not protected from rain and bad weather. 56mm filters. The version for Nikon Z is different from the one for Fujifilm or Sony (the one in the photo to be clear) it is nicer. Manual focusing is facilitated by an excellent voluminous and well-frictioned ring nut. Minimum distance of maf 55cm is not bad for an 84mm although equivalent. Indeed in critical light conditions it can go into crisis but nothing dramatic, neither more nor less than the other two lenses in the kit the 16-50 and the 50-250. It certainly offers much more than what it costs, recommended.

MassiCricco

sent on October 04, 2024

Pros: Small footprint, light weight, optical design (4 ED lenses and 3 HR), bokeh (9-blade rounded diaphragm), quality of materials, USB-C socket for firmware update, price, lens hood included

Cons: Autofocus a bit slow in low light conditions

Opinion: A small jewel of Chinese technology, offered at a ridiculous price compared to the most titled competition. On my Nikon Z50 it fits perfectly with minimal footprint and weight. Excellent sharpness even at T.A. (f/1.7) in the center, nice bokeh, thanks to the 9-blade diaphragm. Despite being proposed as an entry-level lens, the optical scheme is respectable with 4 ED "Low dispersion lenses" and 3 "High refractive index" lenses. Good quality metal bayonet with USB-C socket for any firmware updates and lens hood that, even folded, allows easy manual MF. The only flaw, autofocus is a bit slow in poor lighting conditions, but perfectly manageable. Rating 9.5-10

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Photos taken with Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7

Swiss Carnival, Yverdon-les-Bains

by MassiCricco
51 comments, 1126 views

HI RES 4.1 MP

Untitled Photo

by P.a.t 62
31 comments, 570 views

HI RES 18.2 MP

Untitled Photo

by P.a.t 62
18 comments, 323 views

HI RES 19.7 MP

Cri

by Sandrofoto
4 comments, 356 views

HI RES 6.3 MP

Michelle

by Salvopc
4 comments, 1196 views

HI RES 39.8 MP

The Lady

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1 comments, 378 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

Bride

by Bagghj
4 comments, 370 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

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CX Salvirola 2024

by Sigmarco
0 comments, 1153 views

HI RES 25.4 MP

All eyes on me

by Zonca Michael
2 comments, 366 views

HI RES 5.8 MP

Michelle 2

by Salvopc
0 comments, 766 views

HI RES 39.8 MP

Walking in the light

by Zonca Michael
5 comments, 374 views

HI RES 4.3 MP

Cri

by Sandrofoto
0 comments, 122 views

HI RES 6.2 MP

After the rain

by Giulio Donati
6 comments, 360 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

Cyclocross

by Sigmarco
0 comments, 705 views

HI RES 19.5 MP

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by Salvopc
3 comments, 621 views

HI RES 39.8 MP

Cri

by Sandrofoto
0 comments, 115 views

HI RES 5.7 MP

A cigarette before getting married

by Beato Angelico
5 comments, 317 views

HI RES 18.9 MP

Bride

by Bagghj
0 comments, 265 views

HI RES 30.7 MP

Look

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0 comments, 314 views

HI RES 39.8 MP

Retro

by Robert73
1 comments, 411 views

HI RES 21.9 MP

Where no man has ever gone before

by Mimmo Aquino
5 comments, 443 views

HI RES 9.8 MP

Untitled Photo

by Niluk83
1 comments, 102 views

Fuji Blue

by Scythia
0 comments, 300 views

HI RES 39.8 MP

Perfume portrait

by Shepp
3 comments, 262 views

Sunshine

by Scythia
0 comments, 234 views

HI RES 26.4 MP

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by Roberto P
1 comments, 198 views

HI RES 22.7 MP

Sibillini Mountains

by Niluk83
2 comments, 115 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

Tram tracks

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0 comments, 637 views

HI RES 22.4 MP

Claudia

by Salvopc
0 comments, 787 views

HI RES 39.8 MP

Untitled Photo

by Parzone
7 comments, 238 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

Power of sport

by Anrea1
0 comments, 433 views

Portrait Lowlight

by Shepp
4 comments, 266 views

Tree in the mist

by JazzyGeoff
1 comments, 515 views

HI RES 8.7 MP

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Lady

by Bagghj
0 comments, 140 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

On the tracks

by Niluk83
0 comments, 189 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

Castelluccio

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0 comments, 79 views

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4 comments, 162 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

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