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Viltrox · APS-C · Prime · Third-party
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4
FOCAL 56mmAPERTURE f/1.4WEIGHT 290gFILTER 52mm
Portraits
New ≈£289
Used at MPB*£130–204
Overview
The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 is a aps-c 56mm f/1.4 prime lens made in 3 mounts. It weighs about 290g and takes 52mm filters.
It's a strong choice for portraits. Around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.
In our database it fits 33 camera bodies natively, 27 more in crop mode. Approximate new price is £289; used at MPB it sells for £130–204 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party), Fujifilm X (Third-party), Nikon Z (Third-party, licensed) |
| Coverage | APS-C |
| Focal length | 56mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈290 g |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Approx. new price | £289 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £130–169 |
| Used at MPB (Fujifilm X) | £169 |
| Used at MPB (Nikon Z) | £164–204 |
Compatible camera bodies
33 native · 27 crop mode
Fujifilm X-H22022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,099Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464Fujifilm X-T52022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,059Fujifilm X-S202023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £999Fujifilm X-T502024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,029Fujifilm X-M52024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £714Fujifilm X-E52025 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £934Fujifilm X-T30 III2025 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £739Fujifilm X-H2S2022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,289Fujifilm X-T42020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £639Fujifilm X-T32018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £499Fujifilm X-S102020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £664Fujifilm X-T30 II2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £664Fujifilm X-H12018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £519Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £624Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £499Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £349Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £474Fujifilm X-T302019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £229Fujifilm X-T202017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £409Fujifilm X-T22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £329Fujifilm X-E42021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £644Fujifilm X-E32017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £434Fujifilm X-Pro32019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £954Fujifilm X-Pro22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £499Fujifilm X-T2002020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,789Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,449Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £894Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,179Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £509Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,339Sony FX32021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,479Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £924
Alternatives to compare
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS50mm · f/1.8 · 202g · E≈£249 new · used from £114Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary56mm · f/1.4 · 280g · E, X, RF, Z, L, MFT, EFM≈£399 new · used from £269Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR56mm · f/1.2 · 445g · X≈£999 new · used from £704Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR50-140mm · f/2.8 · 995g · X≈£1,399 new · used from £599
Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z. Native bodies here include Fujifilm X-H2, Sony Alpha A6700, Sony Alpha A6400, Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T50.
Is the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 best for?
Portraits. Around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.