Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro
Viltrox · 50 mm · f/1.4 · Pro
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
73
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Pro |
Lens Mount ⓘ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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 800 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 84.5 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 113 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 77 mm |
Optics89/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 46.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 45 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.14x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |