{"product_id":"viltrox-af-56mm-f1-2-pro-aps-c-portrait-lens-for-sony-e-mount-mirrorless-cameras","title":"Viltrox AF 56mm f1.2 Pro APS-C Portrait Lens for Sony E-Mount Mirrorless Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate expressive portraits with ultra-bright F1.2 depth, professional sharpness, and flawless colour rendering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viltrox AF 56mm f\/1.2 Pro is a premium APS-C portrait lens for Sony E-Mount cameras, delivering professional-grade image quality in a compact, durable design. With its 56mm focal length (equivalent to 85mm on full-frame), it offers the ideal perspective for portraits, creative street scenes, and cinematic video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a flagship optical design of 13 elements in 8 groups, including 1 UA (Ultra Precision Aspherical), 1 ED, and 3 HR elements, the lens achieves exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, even wide open at f\/1.2. Aberrations and colour fringing are precisely controlled, ensuring lifelike skin tones, natural contrast, and pure, vibrant colour in every frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultra-bright f\/1.2 aperture delivers dreamy, layered bokeh with remarkable subject separation and low-light brilliance, allowing you to shoot confidently from golden hour to nightscapes. Designed with Viltrox’s Dual HyperVCM Motor, autofocus is fast, accurate, and whisper-quiet, making this lens equally powerful for both still photography and professional video. Video creators will appreciate the minimal focus breathing, ensuring smooth, stable transitions when shifting focus mid-scene. The dedicated Fn button, AF\/MF switch, and CLICK aperture switch provide intuitive control for seamless creative operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to endure every shoot, the full-metal barrel features a weather-sealed design that resists dust, moisture, and smudges. A forged aluminium alloy construction ensures long-term reliability, while the water-resistant front element and brass bayonet mount enhance durability. The USB-C firmware upgrade port keeps performance future-ready, and the 67 mm filter thread offers creative flexibility for portrait and cinematic effects. Whether capturing the subtle beauty of natural light or the glowing tones of city nights, the Viltrox AF 56mm f\/1.2 Pro transforms every portrait into art, sharp, luminous, and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l_Yq-WxQ2eU?si=fZPW0SEQ_hF8AIT9\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56mm APS-C prime (85mm full-frame equivalent) – ideal portrait length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-bright f\/1.2 aperture for stunning bokeh and low-light performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 elements in 8 groups (1 UA, 1 ED, 3 HR) for pro-level clarity and colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Hyper VCM motor for fast, silent, and precise autofocus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge-to-edge sharpness even at wide open f\/1.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal focus breathing for smooth, cinematic video\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated FN button, AF\/MF switch, and CLICK aperture switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable full-metal body with dust and splash resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater and smudge-resistant front element coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C firmware upgrade port for performance updates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPS-C: Most APS-C Cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Frame: A7C, A7 IV, A7R V, A7 III, A7S II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: red;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/7538\/8834\/files\/AF_56_F1.2_E_Lens_Compatibility_List_v1.0.2.pdf?v=1761290241\"\u003e\n  Download Viltrox AF 56mm f1.2 Pro Compatibility List\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length: 56mm (85mm equivalent on full-frame)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Aperture: f\/1.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Aperture: f\/16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Construction: 13 elements in 8 groups (1 UA, 1 ED, 3 HR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance: 0.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter Size: 67 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutofocus Drive: Dual Hyper VCM Motor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus Type: Auto \/ Manual Focus switchable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Body Colour: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approx. 450 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild: Full-metal body with brass bayonet mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Water and smudge-resistant front element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmware Update: USB Type-C port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection: Dust and weather-sealed construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-Year limited local South African warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Viltrox AF 56mm f\/1.2 Pro APS-C Lens for Sony E-Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Lens hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Set of front and rear lens caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Protective pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Operating instructions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viltrox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47902318723225,"sku":"VL-AF5612-E","price":12995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0187\/8169\/files\/1cbf5446c5833843a7c046745dbadcaf.jpg?v=1781256358","url":"https:\/\/www.viltrox.co.za\/products\/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-2-pro-aps-c-portrait-lens-for-sony-e-mount-mirrorless-cameras","provider":"Viltrox South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}