Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
The Viltrox 27mm F/1.2 Pro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality with weather sealing. Users praise its low-light performance and color rendition, though some note the autofocus can lag slightly with moving subjects and the lens is quite heavy. Overall, it is considered a fantastic value that rivals more expensive options.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness even at f/1.2
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Great low-light performance
- Superb color rendition and contrast
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Autofocus lag with moving subjects
- Large size may feel unbalanced on small bodies
- Crop sensor lens only (not for full frame)
Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens receives high praise for its superb image quality, fast autofocus, and beautiful bokeh, making it ideal for weddings and portraits. Users note its weight is comparable to other 70-200 f/2.8 lenses but manageable, and the stabilization performs well. The only recurring complaint is that Sony E-mount limits burst rate to 15 fps. The lens lacks teleconverter compatibility, which is clarified in Q&A.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh
- Effective image stabilization
- Great for weddings and portraits
Cons
- Relatively heavy
- 15 fps burst limit on Sony E-mount
- No teleconverter compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 19 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Nano Porous & Super Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 1.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 1.70 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:7.6★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports 200mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
