Viltrox announces AF 56mm F1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount. The new lens appears to be an E-mount version of the company’s existing AF 56mm F1.7 lens, previously released for X- and Z-mount bodies.
At only $180, the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 is an accessible option for crop-sensor Sony owners looking for a cheaper portrait option. It’s currently more affordable than Sony’s full-frame 50mm f/1.8 ($248) and Sigma’s well-regarded 56mm f/1.4 for APS-C cameras ($429). Check availability at Adorama, Amazon, B&HPhoto.
Viltrox claims the lens is designed to withstand daily use and challenging environments. It includes a metal lens mount, waterproof and anti-fouling coatings on the front lens, and a 52mm filter thread. It weighs 170g (6oz).
Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount
- APS-C | f/1.7 to f/16
- 85mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Excellent Low-Light Performance
- STM Stepping Motor
- Four ED Elements, Three HR Elements
- Eleven Lens Elements in Nine Groups
- Supports Exif Data Transmission
- Firmware Updates via USB-C Port
The lens’s optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups, including four ED and three high-refractive elements. Viltrox says the lens is designed to deliver both sharp images and pleasing bokeh. It also claims the lens is optimized for video, with minimal focus breathing and an internal focus design that should make it gimbal-friendly.
Autofocus is driven by an STM focus motor to deliver fast, quiet focusing.
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