TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO
TTartisan 56mm f/1.8 has a longer reach. Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 is a 56mm f/1.8 prime, and the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO is a 55mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 
Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO 01
Key differences
Why is the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 better than the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- Longer reach (56mm vs 55mm)
- 140 g lighter (245 g vs 385 g)
- 4 mm shorter (65 mm vs 69 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
- $212 cheaper ($158 list price vs $370 list price)
Why is the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO better than the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8?
- Wider field of view (55mm vs 56mm)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.43 m vs 0.5 m)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2023)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 | Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 55mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 245 g ◆ | 385 g |
| Dimensions | 62 x 65 mm | 78 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m | 0.43 m (16.93 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 9 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Price | $158 list price ◆ | $370 list price |
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Size
- A · TTartisan
- B · Viltrox
- 65 × 62 mm
- 69 × 78 mm
The Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO is 4 mm longer and 140 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 or the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 weighs 245 g, 140 g less than the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO (385 g).
- Which focuses closer, the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 or the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO focuses down to 0.43 m, against 0.5 m for the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8.
- Do the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 and the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 or the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the TTartisan AF 56 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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