Viltrox · Fujifilm X mount · Updated 31 Aug 2026
AF 56mm F1.4
A proven budget portrait lens with good central sharpness and bokeh; color fringing and corner performance trail the Pro version.
Manufacturer data only; no firm optical rank is claimed.
01 / EDITORIAL TAKE
What the evidence supports
A proven budget portrait lens with good central sharpness and bokeh; color fringing and corner performance trail the Pro version.
- Best for
- Portrait, Budget.
- Main tradeoff
- Its 290g weight, F1.4 maximum aperture, and manufacturer only evidence profile should be considered against the alternatives below.
02 / VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
The decision-grade facts
- 35mm equivalent
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- F1.4
- Focus
- AF
- Weight
- 290g
- Dimensions
- Ø65 × 72mm
- Weather resistance
- Not specified
- Optical stabilization
- No
- US list price
- $299
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
Specifications and maker claims only; this lens is held in Data pending.
04 / ALTERNATIVES
Compare before deciding
A compact, affordable portrait prime with pleasing blur and good center detail; premium rivals are cleaner wide open.
Resolution 82.0 ±5TTArtisanAF 56mm F1.8Affordable eye-AF portrait reach with usable wide-open detail; LoCA, flare, and edge performance distinguish it from Sigma and Viltrox.
Resolution 73.0 ±12MeikeAF 55mm F1.4A low-cost bright portrait prime with eye AF and pleasant blur; sample consistency and technical coverage merit caution.
Resolution 71.0 ±12