The New Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Lens

credits: Viltrox

Viltrox has officially rolled out its new AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mounts. On APS-C bodies, it works out to about an 84mm equivalent, which makes it basically a super-fast 85mm portrait prime. For Fujifilm shooters, it goes head-to-head with the XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR, while Sony and Nikon users finally get a native fast portrait option that hasn’t been in their APS-C lineups until now.

Optically, the lens is built with 13 elements in eight groups, including one ultra-large aspherical, one ED element, and three high-refractive pieces of glass. That setup is aimed at keeping chromatic and comatic aberrations under control while minimizing distortion. An 11-blade aperture should deliver smooth, round bokeh, and Viltrox says sharpness holds up well across the frame even wide open at f/1.2. Autofocus is handled by the company’s “HyperVCM” motor, designed to be fast, quiet, and precise. The lens can focus as close as half a meter, giving 0.13x magnification, and focus breathing is said to be minimal.

In terms of handling, the E and Z versions include a function button, AF/MF switch, and a de-click option for the aperture ring, while the X-mount version skips those extras. All versions are weather-sealed, built from metal, and take 67mm filters. They measure just over 90mm long and weigh between 570 and 590 grams depending on mount. The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro is available for $580.

You can see full details and sample shots on Viltrox’s website here