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Viltrox · Fujifilm X mount · Updated 31 Aug 2026

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro

Very good to excellent resolution, refined bokeh, and faster focusing than the native 56/1.2—at the price of weight.

85mm equivalentF1.2Prime · AFWeather resistant
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro
Resolution Index95.0±5
Catalog position#12reference
Evidence basislab MTF0 corroborating sources

Source-normalized independent lab result; cross-system precision is limited.

01 / EDITORIAL TAKE

Why this lens earns its place

A technically serious alternative to Fujifilm’s flagship portrait prime, with strong resolution, refined blur, and responsive focusing for an F1.2 design.

Best for
Portrait and low-light photographers who prioritize performance per dollar over minimum size.
Main tradeoff
The 570g body erases much of the system’s portability advantage and does not carry the native lens’s first-party integration.

02 / VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS

The decision-grade facts

35mm equivalent
85mm
Maximum aperture
F1.2
Focus
AF
Weight
570g
Dimensions
Ø78.4 × 92mm
Weather resistance
Yes
Optical stabilization
No
US list price
$580

MSRP is a static US list-price reference, not a live offer. Verified 2026-08-30. Price source ↗

03 / EVIDENCE

What the rank rests on

Placement is led by 1 controlled resolution source; results are normalized only within compatible systems.

04 / ALTERNATIVES

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