
Sony E Autofocus
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4
- Focal length
- 56 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 290 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 60 cm
- Length
- 72 mm
At a Glance
Weighing just 290 g, this APS-C lens for Sony E-Mount counts as compact. Its 56 mm focal length equals 84 mm in full-frame terms, and the f/1.4 aperture allows short shutter times. Eye autofocus, a stepping motor autofocus and internal focusing are among its features. The minimum focus distance is 60 cm (1:10). It suits portraits, events and travel.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
- Travel
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 56 mm
- Max. focal length
- 56 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 290 g (0.64 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 60 cm (23.62 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:10 (0.1×)
- Length
- 72 mm (2.83 in)
- Diameter
- 65 mm (2.56 in)
Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com, viltrox.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 fit?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount 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.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary | Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 | Yongnuo YN 56mm F1.4 DA DSM WL Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 290 g | 280 g | 315 g | 368 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 60 cm | 50 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm |
| Length | 72 mm | 59.5 mm | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4: FAQ
Does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 have autofocus?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 has autofocus.
Does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 have image stabilization?
No, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 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 F1.4 weigh?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 weighs 290 g. It is 72 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.
What filter size does the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 use?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 is 60 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?
No, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms.
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