Name: Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE
Brand: Viltrox
SKU: viltrox_af_50mm_f14_pro_fe

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⚡ Autofocus

⚙️ Aperture Ring

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50mm

Focal length

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f/1.4

Max aperture

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670 g

Weight

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▲ 50mm

Max aperture

f/1.4

f/2

Constant Aperture

Zoom Method: rotary-internal

Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 11

Optics

Optical construction: 15 elements in 11 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus: 45 cm
Max magnification: 0.15×
AF motor: STM

Physical

Weight: 670 g
Dimensions: ⌀82.7mm × 115mm
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Portraits, Street, Travel, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2024

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Dual HyperVCM for Video and Photo: The dual motor system not only guarantees speed in bursts of photos, but is specifically designed to be quiet and stable, eliminating "focus breathing" when changing the focus point during a video shot.

Summary

The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro FE is positioned as a high-end optic designed to squeeze high-resolution sensors. Its optical construction is remarkably complex, with 15 elements including extra-low dispersion (ED) and high refractive index lenses to ensure corner-to-corner sharpness even when shooting at its maximum aperture of f/1.4. The use of an 11-blade diaphragm ensures a smooth, circular blur (bokeh), ideal for isolating subjects in portraits or fine art photography.

In the technical section, its focus system Dual HyperVCMstands out, a voice coil motor that offers an immediate and practically silent response, crucial both for eye tracking in social photography and to avoid mechanical noise in video recordings. The lens structure is robust, made entirely of metal and with an environmental seal that allows it to work in adverse weather conditions, offering a professional tactile sensation similar to higher-cost native lenses.

Given its focal length of 50mm —the "normal lens" par excellence— its versatility is total. It is a perfect tool for half-length portraits, low-light street photography, landscapes with a natural perspective and video productions where a cinematic aesthetic with reduced depth of field is sought. Furthermore, its optimization to minimize focus breathing makes it especially attractive for audiovisual filmmakers who require fluid focus transitions.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Excellent sharpness from f/1.4 thanks to its advanced optical design.
Extremely fast and quiet Dual HyperVCM focusing motor.
Professional metal construction with sealing against dust and moisture.
Aperture ring with "De-click" switch ideal for videographers.
Integrated USB-C port for easy firmware updates.
Very smooth bokeh thanks to the 11 diaphragm blades.

Cons

Considerable weight (800g), which can unbalance small camera bodies.
77mm filter size, relatively large for a 50mm.
Vignetting may be noticeable at maximum aperture before applying software corrections.