Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF § 03 Head to head
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF vs Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 is 85 g lighter. Yongnuo 56mm f/1.4 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF is a 56mm f/1.4 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp is a 56mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF 
Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp 01
Key differences
Why is the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF better than the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp?
- 85 g lighter (290 g vs 375 g)
- 4 mm shorter (65 mm vs 69 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp better than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF?
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it is 85 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF | Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 290 g ◆ | 375 g |
| Dimensions | 72 x 65 mm | 89 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.6 m | 0.6 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 9 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Price | $279 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Viltrox
- B · Yongnuo
- 65 × 72 mm
- 69 × 89 mm
The Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp is 4 mm longer and 85 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF or the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp?
- The Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF weighs 290 g, 85 g less than the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp (375 g).
- Do the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF and the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF or the Yongnuo YN 56 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Prp better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it is 85 g lighter to carry.
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