Featuring a svelte design, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF Lens for FUJIFILM X Blackis a compact portrait-length prime lens designed for FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras. The short telephoto focal length pairs with a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to help achieve notable control over depth of field and also benefits working in difficult lighting situations. The optical design incorporates extra-low dispersion and high refractive index elements, too, to reduce various aberrations and distortion for high clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness.

Complementing the optics, the lens's design also incorporates an STM stepping motor that affords fast, near-silent, and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design also contributes to quick performance. Additionally, the lens features an integrated micro-USB port for making future firmware updates to the lens. The lens's black finish matches similarly styled cameras.

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    85mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    One ED Element, One HR Element    STM Stepping AF Motor    Integrated USB Port for Firmware Updates    9-Blade Diaphragm

Prime portrait-length lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 85mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field.

One extra-low dispersion element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity and color accuracy.

One high refractive index element helps to control spherical aberrations and reduce distortion in order to realize high sharpness and accurate rendering.

STM stepping motor enables quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, an internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length during use for improved handling and quicker response.

Integrated manual aperture ring for tactile exposure control; this ring also features an 'A' position for automated, camera-based aperture selection.

Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Integrated micro-USB port can be used to update the lens's firmware.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I've read the other Viltrox lenses can damage X-Pro3 camera bodies, does this lens have the same issue?

A: No, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF Lens for FUJIFILM X does not damage the FUJIFILM X-Pro3 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 2. Is lens shaper then sigma 20 mm f/1.4 ($799) ? I want to know. True result .

A: Sigma does not make a 20mm Fuji mount lens. But in sharpness this lens is generally sharper, Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E.

Q: 3. Black version photo shows the large badging and not the small font inking like on the silver version. I would like the newer version to match my other recent lens purchases from Viltrox. Which one will I receive if purchased?

A: As per my buyers the black version would match the silver version.

Q: 4. Does it have manual focus?

A: Yes, this lens can be used with Manual Focus as well as Auto Focus.

Q: 5. Does Viltrox lens Nikon Z come in White color?

A: Vilitrox does not make any white lenses for Nikon Z-mount.

Q: 6. Does this lens damage X-Pro3 bodies like the other offerings from Viltrox?

A: No, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF Lens for FUJIFILM X does not damage the FUJIFILM X-Pro3 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 7. does the autofocus make this a capable video lens?

A: This lens is a capable lens for video, but the camera would determine how well it performs while recording video.

Q: 8. UV filter for this lens ?

A: You can use anything with a 52mm filter diameter, like this Chiaro 52mm 99UVBTS filter: https://bhpho.to/2Mmyuyy or this B+W 52mm 010 MRC: https://bhpho.to/36anMSY

Q: 9. I've had TWO Fujifilm 56mm lenses and I got rid of each one because of the aperture ring's tendency to slip out of place. Does this lens have stronger detents for the aperture settings?

A: Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF Lens for FUJIFILM X aperture ring is more embedded in the lens design, therefore is less likely to get dust under the ring. Please keep in mind this is a cine lens and there is no D-click on the aperture ring.

Q: 10. On Viltrox' homepage it says it is also suitable for ff Nikon Z cameras but does not elaborate. Will I have to shoot in crop mode when using this lens on a Z5?

A: The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 Z Lens for Nikon Z can be used in full frame mode or crop mode on the Z5. However, in full frame mode, you will most likely have image vignetting so it would no be recommended. This Nikon 50mm would be a better choice for the Z5: https://bhpho.to/3ewZ0Qv