The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF and the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E 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. Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E 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, which means it is 144g (45%) lighter than the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E which has a weight of 315g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF and the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E 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 AF 56mm f1.7 XF has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E 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 ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm but while Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF has the fastest aperture of
F1.7, the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
