The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 X and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox 33mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF with a length of 55mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 65mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF weighs 171g, 36% (99g) lighter than the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 X's weight of 270g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 X and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 X and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Viltrox 33mm F1.4 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
