The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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 56mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z with a length of 56mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z Size and Weight 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 Z weighs 187g, 41% (133g) lighter than the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z's weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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
The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Sony E Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm but while Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.7 .
