Viltrox AF 56/1.2 Z 56mm
The f/1.2 maximum aperture and 11-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth, layered bokeh with an 85mm full-frame equivalent field of view ideal for isolating subjects. Its full-metal, weather-sealed construction and HD nanocoating ensure reliable, high-contrast performance in challenging conditions. This lens is best for APS-C portrait photographers who demand edge-to-edge sharpness wide open and robust build quality without the flagship price tag.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong optical (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 31 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nanocoating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VCM Focusing Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF 56/1.2 Z 56mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 575 | 615 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 59 |
| AF Type | VCM Focusing Motor | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 56/1.2 Z 56mm | 54.7 | 52.8 | 61 | 50.8 | 65.3 | 49.5 | 34 | 77.9 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
Price
Usage Scores
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