Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mount versions
Viltrox keeps climbing the third-party lens manufaturer ladder and is now a solid number three behind Sigma and Tamron with every new release. Today they added the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro, the third lens in their APS-C PRO lineup for Sony E and Fujifilm X, joining the AF 27mm F1.2 Pro and the 75mm f1.2 AF. The 56mm features a Dual Hyper VCM autofocus motor, a clear step up from the STM drives most budget rivals use, promising faster, cleaner focus for both photos and video.
Viltrox Pro Series Lenses
Alternatives
The new lens will compete with the likes of Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 X and Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR in X-mount, and Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E in E-mount. Below you can find a comparison table of these lenses.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro Optical Structure
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro has a maximum diameter of 78mm and a total length of 92mm. It weighs 570g / 20.1 oz. Its optical formula consists of 13 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- One ED (low dispersion) lens
- One aspherical lens
- Three HR (high refractive index) lenses
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro Details
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro Highlights
- One ED (low dispersion) lens, one aspherical lens, and three HR (high refractive index) lenses for greatly reducing color fringing and chromatic aberrations to produce greater clarity
- HD multilayer nanocoating on the lens glass to effectively reduces ghosting and flare, helping to create clearer images
- Waterproof and anti-smudge coating for repelling liquids
- USB-C interface for firmware upgrades
- 67mm filter thread for wide compatibility with lens accessories
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 PRO is a weather sealed lens
Oddly, the E-mount version includes an AF/MF switch, an aperture de-click switch, and a programmable function button, while the X-mount version leaves those out.
Price and Availability
It’s priced at $580 for both Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts, and it’s shipping now.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro Sample Image
