The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro and the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro with a length of 92mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's 76mm diameter.
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. Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM weighs 524g, 8% (46g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro's weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro and the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro 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.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
