VILTROX AF 56MM F1.4 STM for SONY E

Viltrox AF 56mm f / 1.4 E lens for Sony E

With a slim design, the Viltrox AF 56mm f / 1.4 E is a compact vertical-length prime lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The short telephoto focal length is combined with a bright f / 1.4 maximum aperture to help achieve remarkable control over depth of field and also benefits working in difficult lighting situations. The optical design also incorporates high refractive index and extra-low dispersion elements to reduce various aberrations and distortions for high clarity, color accuracy and sharpness.
Complementing the optics, the lens design also incorporates an STM stepping motor that delivers fast, near-silent, and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focus design also contributes to fast performance. Additionally, the lens features a built-in micro-USB port for future lens firmware updates.
The portrait-length Prime lens is designed for APS-C format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 85mm equivalent focal length.
The bright f / 1.4 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also provides greater control over depth of field.
An extra-low dispersion element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for a high degree of clarity and color accuracy.
A high refractive index element helps control spherical aberrations and reduces distortion for high sharpness and accurate reproduction.
The STM stepping motor enables fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, an internal focusing design maintains the full length of the lens during use for better handling and faster response.
Integrated manual aperture ring for tactile exposure control; This ring also features an 'A' position for automated camera-based aperture selection.
The nine-blade diaphragm contributes to pleasant bokeh quality.
The built-in micro-USB port can be used to update the lens firmware.