Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) weighs about 170g for the bare lens and measures 65x54.3mm, with 11 elements in 9 groups and a 29.8 degree angle of view. Offered in black or white, it focuses from 0.55m at 0.11x magnification with an STM and lead-screw motor and uses 52mm filters.
Product released: June 1, 2023
Latest firmware version
Version 1.06, released April 24, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 05:12 UTC
What's new in version 1.06
1. Optimized the AF speed of the lens.2. Optimized the AF stability of the lens.1. Added compatibility with the Sony A7M5 camera.
LatestUpdate has tracked 2 versions of Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) firmware, most recently on April 24, 2026.
Version 1.06 - April 24, 2026: 1. Optimized the AF speed of the lens.2. Optimized the AF stability of the lens.1. Added compatibility with the Sony A7M5 camera.
Version 1.05 - April 24, 2026: 1. Optimized the AF speed of the lens.2. Optimized the AF stability of the lens.1. Added compatibility with the Sony A7M5 camera.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) weighs about 170g for the bare lens and measures 65x54.3mm, with 11 elements in 9 groups and a 29.8 degree angle of view. Offered in black or white, it focuses from 0.55m at 0.11x magnification with an STM and lead-screw motor and uses 52mm filters. It was originally released on June 1, 2023.
What is the latest firmware version of Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E)?
The latest firmware version of Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) is 1.06. It was released on April 24, 2026.
What changed in Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) firmware version 1.06?
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) firmware version 1.06 includes the following changes: 1. Optimized the AF speed of the lens.2. Optimized the AF stability of the lens.1. Added compatibility with the Sony A7M5 camera.
Where can I download the latest Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) firmware (version 1.06) are on Viltrox's official release page: https://viltrox.com/pages/lens-firmware-update-guide
How often does Viltrox release firmware updates for Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E)?
We have tracked 2 firmware versions of Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E).
Is Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (Sony E) received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 1.06.