Lens Comparison
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 Length | 16-50mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-75mm | 85-85mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DC | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 15 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $199 |
| Filter Size | 58mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 60mm |
| Length | 61mm | 60mm |
| Weight | 195g (6.9 oz) | 160g (5.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






