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Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7

Sony E Autofocus

Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7

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

At only 170 g, this APS-C lens for Sony E-Mount is notably compact. The 56 mm focal length corresponds to 84 mm in full-frame terms, and the aperture is f/1.7. It comes with an electronic aperture, a water and dirt repellent front element coating, internal focusing and a metal mount. It focuses down to 55 cm (1:9.09). 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.

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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
170 g (0.37 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
55 cm (21.65 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.1 (0.11×)
Length
54.3 mm (2.14 in)
Diameter
65 mm (2.56 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 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 F1.7 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensViltrox AF 56mm F1.7Meike AF 56mm F1.7 Air STMTTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Focal length56 mm56 mm56 mm56 mm
Max. aperturef/1.7f/1.7f/1.8f/1.4
Weight170 g190 g–280 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm52 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance55 cm55 cm50 cm50 cm
Length54.3 mm59.2 mm66 mm59.5 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 170 g. It is 54.3 mm long with a diameter of 65 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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