The Compact Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Portrait Prime Costs Only $139

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Chinese lens company Viltrox, known for its impressive and affordable lenses, has unveiled the 56mm f/1.7 compact prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The autofocus lens for Fujifilm X Series and APS-C Nikon Z mirrorless cameras features 11 elements across nine groups, including four ED lenses and three pieces of high-refractive-index glass. Viltrox promises fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance through an STM focus motor. The lens can focus as close as 0.55 meters (1.8 feet), resulting in a maximum magnification of 0.11x. The lens is internally focusing, meaning its length doesn’t change with the focus distance. Speaking of size, the...