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Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus

Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7

Focal length
56 mm
Aperture
f/1.7
Weight
187 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
55 cm
Length
55.9 mm
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At a Glance

The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 is an APS-C lens for Nikon Z with an 84 mm full-frame equivalent. At 187 g it is compact, and the f/1.7 aperture counts as fast. It has an electronic aperture, a water and dirt repellent front element coating, internal focusing and a metal mount. The minimum focus distance is 55 cm. Portraits, events and travel are typical uses.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
56 mm
Max. focal length
56 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.7
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.7
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
187 g (0.41 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
55 cm (21.65 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.1 (0.11×)
Length
55.9 mm (2.2 in)
Diameter
68 mm (2.68 in)

Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 fit?

The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensViltrox AF 56mm F1.7Meike AF 56mm F1.7 Air STMTTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Focal length56 mm56 mm56 mm56 mm
Max. aperturef/1.7f/1.7f/1.8f/1.4
Weight187 g190 g–295 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm52 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance55 cm55 cm50 cm50 cm
Length55.9 mm59.2 mm70 mm61.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7: FAQ

Does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 have autofocus?

Yes, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 has autofocus.

Does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 have image stabilization?

No, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 weigh?

The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 weighs 187 g. It is 55.9 mm long with a diameter of 68 mm.

What filter size does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 use?

The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 is 55 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 a full-frame lens?

No, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms.

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