Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air § 03 Head to head
Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air vs Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air
Meike 56mm f/1.7 is $21 cheaper.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air is a 56mm f/1.7 prime, and the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air is a 56mm f/1.7 prime. On paper the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air 
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air better than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air?
- $21 cheaper ($159 list price vs $180 list price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2024)
Why is the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air better than the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air | Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 59.2 x 66.5 mm | 55.9 x 68 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.55 m | 0.55 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 7 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Price | $159 list price ◆ | $180 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 66.5 × 59.2 mm
- 68 × 55.9 mm
The Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air is 1 mm longer and 3 g lighter than the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air or the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air?
- The Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air weighs 187 g, 3 g less than the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air (190 g).
- Do the Meike 56 mm f/1.7 AF Air and the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.7 Air have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.