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Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air
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  • APS-C lens
  • Telephoto

No new body-only price in United Kingdom today. The cheapest used:

Best used priceUsed · in stock

£120

at Harrison Cameras

Used, typically
£130
Compare with E 50mm F1.8 OSS
  • 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.

No store we track in the United Kingdom has it new in stock today; used and refurbished copies start at £120.

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 United Kingdom

More used Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Made in 3 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

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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.
  • Used, it typically sells for about £130 in United Kingdom (asking prices over 21 days); today from £120.

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 used in the US: about 26% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the AF 56mm F1.7 Air in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest—$119≈ £89
United Kingdom(you)—£120
Europe——
AustraliaA$299≈ £153—
SingaporeS$208≈ £121—

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

Should be worth, used

£130

Usually £130 to £130 · 21 days, 42 listings

Cheapest used today

£120

8% under what it usually goes for

AF 56mm F1.7 Air: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between £130 and £130. Latest typical used £130.17 Oct6 Nov£130£130
Typical used
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026£120£130£1306
Oct 2026£120£130£13015

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

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025

  • 6.2K video
  • 30 fps
New from £818Used from £728.52at 3 stores
Fujifilm X-E5

Fujifilm

X-E5

APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 6.2K video
New from £1,295Used from £1,035at 3 stores
Nikon Z50II

Nikon

Z50II

APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024

  • 4K 60p
  • 15 fps
New from £788at 1 store
Fujifilm X-M5

Fujifilm

X-M5

APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024

  • 6.2K video
  • 30 fps
New from £759Used from £670at 2 stores
Sony ZV-E10 II

Sony

ZV-E10 II

APS-C · 26 MP · 2024

  • 4K 60p
  • 11 fps
New from £824Used from £660at 2 stores
Fujifilm X-T50

Fujifilm

X-T50

APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024

  • IBIS
  • 6.2K video
New from £1,199.99Used from £850at 3 stores

An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.