Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air vs 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C)
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and budget — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air | 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C) (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air (56mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Check the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air price on Amazon →
Check the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C) price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air and the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C)?
The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air is 56mm f/1.7 prime, APS-C; the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C) is 50mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air or the 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C)?
The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air and 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
More Nikon Z comparisons: Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) vs Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) · Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air vs Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air · Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) vs Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) · Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air vs Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air · all Nikon Z lenses · all comparisons