Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air
Lens for Fujifilm X, Sony E-mount, Nikon Z · Announced April 2024
Official page on viltroxstore.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Telephoto
Typically A$239–A$299 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$299
at Digidirect16% above its 30-day average
- Focal length: 56mm, 84mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/1.7
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: STM
- Weight: 170 g
- Weather sealing: No
- Max magnification: 0.11×, Focuses to 0.55 m
AF 56mm F1.7 Air overview
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air is a 56mm f/1.7 prime for APS-C cameras on Fujifilm X, Sony E-mount and Nikon Z, announced by Viltrox in April 2024. 42 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits, low light and travel. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust as well as close-ups.
New, it sells for A$299 in Australia (Digidirect). Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$239 to A$299 new.
Worth comparing it with the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS, Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary and Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R.
Where to buy the AF 56mm F1.7 Air in Australia
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DigidirectBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$299
Digidirect
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$299
Ted's Cameras
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$149.95
Digidirect
NewOut of stock· ×2 listings
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$299
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Things to know
- 56mm prime, f/1.7; 84mm equivalent.
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Autofocus (STM motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 170 g; 65 × 54.3 mm; 52mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.55 m, up to 0.11× magnification.
- Not weather sealed.
- Made in 3 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Portraits (84–84mm-equivalent reach at f/1.7)
- Low light (f/1.7)
- Travel (170 g)
Not the best for
- Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
- Close-ups (0.11× magnification)
From the AF 56mm F1.7 Air's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Singapore: about 21% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | $119≈ A$173 |
| United Kingdom | — | £120≈ A$234 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$299 | — |
| SingaporeCheapest | S$208≈ A$236 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used AF 56mm F1.7 Air listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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AF 56mm F1.7 Air specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 56mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 84mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.55 m
- Max magnification
- 0.11×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (STM)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- No
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 170 g
- Diameter × length
- 65 × 54.3 mm
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Cameras it fits
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Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Nikon
Z50II
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Fujifilm
X-M5
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Sony
ZV-E10 II
APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 11 fps
Fujifilm
X-T50
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.