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Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro
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Viltrox · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional build quality with full metal construction and weather sealing at a competitive $549 price point
+Fast, silent, and accurate Dual HyperVCM autofocus with minimal focus breathing ideal for both stills and video
+Outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and resolution across the frame, even wide open at F1.4
+Excellent bokeh quality with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration control
+Comprehensive feature set including weather sealing, USB-C firmware updates, and de-clickable aperture ring
+Strong optical performance in low light with the F1.4 ultra-large aperture
Worth Knowing
−Significantly heavier and larger than traditional 50mm primes at 800g, comparable in size to zoom lenses
−Noticeable vignetting at F1.4 that requires stopping down to F2 or correction in post-processing
−Reduced contrast and softer rendering when focusing at close distances until F4
−Axial chromatic aberration at wide apertures and focus shift at close focus distances require correction in post

General

Brand
Viltrox
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro stands out as a serious full-frame prime that delivers professional-grade image quality at an accessible price, with its metal construction, modern controls, silent autofocus, and minimal focus breathing appealing to both photographers and videographers. In terms of sharpness, it is up there with the best, though strong color fringing at wide apertures may require editing to remove. Combined with the tough construction, it is on the heavy side at 800g, which is a notable consideration for portability.

Physical

Lens Weight
800 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
45 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes