Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 50 cm).
  • Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/3.5).
  • Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF has a better price (msrp) ($199 vs $249).
  • Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF has a better weight (160g (5.6 oz) vs 195g (6.9 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16-50mm56mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements129
Optical Groups97
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/1.7
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-75mm85-85mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDCStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance15 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$249$199
Filter Size58mm52mm
Diameter62mm60mm
Length61mm60mm
Weight195g (6.9 oz)160g (5.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo