Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro APS-C Lens for Sony E-Mount

  • 56mm APS-C Prime (85mm Full-Frame Equivalent).
  • Ultra-Bright F1.2 Aperture for Portraits & Low-Light.
  • Pro-Grade Optics: 13/8 Elements (1 UA, 1 ED, 3 HR).
  • Dual HyperVCM Motor for Fast, Silent Autofocus.
  • 0.5 m Minimum Focusing Distance.
  • Durable Full-Metal, Weather-Sealed Body.
  • 67mm Standard Filter Thread.
  • USB-C Firmware Upgrade Port.
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Pro-Grade Flagship Image Quality

Edge-to-edge sharpness at wide open, even on high-megapixel sensors.

F1.2 Ultra-Large Aperture

Dreamy bokeh and impressive low-light brilliance in every frame.

The Golden Portrait Prime for APS-C

56mm on APS-C (85mm full-frame equivalent) — the ideal portrait length.

0.5 m Minimum Focusing Distance

Close-up portraits and creative still-life shots with striking subject isolation.

Advanced Optical Design

13 elements in 8 groups delivers edge-to-edge sharpness even at F1.2 maximum aperture.

Durable Weather-Sealed Metal Body

Full-metal construction with dust, splash, and smudge resistance for all conditions.

Uncompromising High Resolution

The AF 56mm F1.2 Pro (equivalent to 85mm on full-frame) delivers razor-sharp subjects that stand out with striking clarity. Its flagship optical design ensures exceptional detail from center to edge, while advanced aberration control preserves clean, true-to-life color even in challenging backlight or high-contrast scenes — making every portrait vivid and expressive.

F1.2 Bright Aperture

The ultra-fast F1.2 aperture creates exquisite, layered bokeh with smooth transitions from focus to defocus, allowing subjects to stand out against dreamy, blurred backgrounds. Its superior light intake enables faster shutter speeds and lower ISO, ensuring refined, detail-rich images whether in dim light or bright conditions — making every shot vivid and impactful

Fast & Precise Autofocus

Viltrox's patented Dual HyperVCM motor endows this F1.2 large-aperture lens with faster response and enhanced focusing precision, while effectively reducing vibration for smooth and silent focusing performance when driving large lens groups — making it possible to capture vital moments when shooting fast-moving subjects.

Stable Video Capture

Minimal focus breathing enables natural, professional-looking focus transitions, ensuring consistent framing when shifting focus — an ideal choice for dialogue scenes and close-ups in video production.

The Golden Portrait Prime for APS-C

Engineered for Pure Portrait Expression

The AF 56mm F1.2 portrait prime lens (equivalent to 85mm on full-frame) delivers razor-sharp subjects that stand out effortlessly against exquisite dreamy bokeh. Ideal for expressive portraits, its F1.2 ultra-large aperture creates stunning depth and layered dimensionality for mesmerizing artistic impact. 

Precision-Crafted Optics

Natural Bokeh, True Color

The precisely engineered optical design of 13 elements in 8 groups delivers edge-to-edge sharpness even at F1.2 maximum aperture, revealing phenomenal detail and clarity. 
Onion-ring bokeh is subdued for smooth and natural bokeh rendering due to the use of 1 UA (Ultra Precision Aspherical) element. 
1 ED element effectively corrects axial chromatic aberration, delivering crisp, color-fringe-free images. 
Meanwhile, the 3 HR elements strike the perfect balance of portability and optical excellence, making this lens a natural fit for compact APS-C camera systems.

The Golden Customizable Control at Your Fingertips

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro E-mount features a dedicated Fn button, AF/MF switch, and CLICK switch, giving photographers intuitive control over focus modes and aperture adjustments — perfect for both stills and video.

Fn button

CLICK switch

AF/MF switch

0.5m MOD

Excellent 0.5 m minimum focusing distance, with pro-grade, high-resolution images portrayed in exquisite detail and texture. Coupled with the superior F1.2 large aperture, subjects stand out effectively for stunning close-up portraits and still-life shots.

Built for Any Condition

Crafted from high-strength forged aluminum alloy, the full-metal barrel delivers exceptional rigidity and a premium feel. A matte black finish resists scratches, while weather seals protect against dust, splashes, and moisture. The front element features a water and smudge-resistant coating for reliable performance anywhere.

Details

Featuring a durable brass bayonet mount with premium plating, the lens is built for long-lasting reliability. It comes with a Type-C port for convenient firmware upgrades, a 67mm filter thread for creative flexibility, and a smooth, precisely fitted lens hood. The lens also supports EXIF information transmission, ensuring seamless data recording during every shot.

Inspiring Creative Scenarios

#Landscape

With its 85mm-equivalent field of view, the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro captures landscapes with striking clarity and depth. Edge-to-edge resolution preserves fine textures in skies, foliage, and architecture, while subtle compression lends scenes a natural sense of scale and atmosphere.

#Daytime Portrait

Balancing lifelike sharpness with smooth background separation, the lens brings subjects into focus with vivid clarity. Its refined rendering captures natural skin tones and delicate details, making daytime portraits feel both expressive and true to life.

#Night & Low-Light Portrait

The ultra-fast F1.2 aperture ensures luminous portraits in dimly lit environments, minimizing noise and preserving atmosphere without artificial light. Smooth transitions and velvety bokeh keep subjects radiant and expressive against moody urban backdrops.

AF 27mm F1.2

AF 56mm F1.2

AF 75mm F1.2

Focal Length:

27mm

56mm

75mm

Full-Frame Equivalent:

40mm

85mm

115mm

Min. Focus Distance:

0.28m

0.5m

0.88m

Shooting Scenarios:

Travel, Street Scenes, Landscapes, Vlogging, Architecture, Close-Ups

Landscapes, Indoor Portraits, Half-Body Shots, Street Portraits, Everyday Scenes

Headshots, Detail Portraits, Artistic Compression

YOUR QUESTIONS. ANSWERED

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How can I update the firmware of the 56mm F1.2 Pro?

The 56mm F1.2 Pro can be updated via the Viltrox Lens desktop client through a wired connection. Please refer to the PC firmware update guide for detailed instructions. For other lenses, see the Firmware Update Reference Table.

Does the 56mm F1.2 Pro offer faster autofocus performance?

Yes. Powered by a HyperVCM motor, the 56mm F1.2 Pro provides faster, more stable, and quieter autofocus than traditional STM or DC motors, while also reducing vibration and noise.

Why doesn’t the XF-mount version of the 56mm F1.2 Pro include a CLICK switch or AF/MF switch?

Fujifilm camera bodies do not support these functions, so the XF-mount version does not include them.

Is the 56mm F1.2 Pro’s aperture diaphragm driven by a VCM motor like the LAB series?

No. The 56mm F1.2 Pro uses an STM motor to control the aperture diaphragm.

What advantages does the 56mm F1.2 Pro have over the 56mm F1.4 C and 56mm F1.7 Air?

The 56mm F1.2 Pro features a larger aperture, higher image quality, faster autofocus, enhanced usability, and dust- and splash-resistant construction.

Does the 56mm F1.2 Pro support profile correction?

  • Sony: Supported
  • Fujifilm: Not supported
  • Adobe: Pending profile update

(Note: Adobe’s distortion correction is generally more effective than in-camera correction.)

Can the 56mm F1.2 Pro be used with an E-Z mount adapter?

Currently, E-Z adapters are not fully compatible. Using third-party adapters is not recommended, as they may cause detection failures or unexpected issues. A native Z-mount version will be released in the future for full performance and functionality.

Is the rattling sound when shaking the 56mm F1.2 Pro a defect?

No. This is a normal characteristic of the VCM motor. Once powered on, the noise is reduced. The lens also features an internal damping structure to withstand everyday handling without affecting performance.

Which lens produces stronger background blur (bokeh): the 56mm F1.2 Pro on an APS-C camera or the 85mm F1.4 Pro on a full-frame camera?

When the subject size in the frame is the same, the 85mm F1.4 Pro produces stronger background blur.

  • Physical aperture diameter: 56mm F1.2 Pro ≈ 46.7mm; 85mm F1.4 Pro ≈ 60.7mm
  • Equivalent: 56mm F1.2 Pro ≈ full-frame 86mm F1.8, which is smaller than 85mm F1.4

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yohan

simply awesome

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Hans Poelman
Wow!

Pros : Sharp, Quality, Fast, Precision
Cons : Heavy

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Justin
A vary sharp lens!

I do not have any bad things to say about this lens. I only wish it had OIS.

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Mikayla

It's sharp, it's fast, overall happy with this purchase.

Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro APS-C Lens for Sony E-Mount

85mm Eqv.丨For Portraits and Still-Life

$580.00