Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
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)
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
The Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and excellent image quality. Users highlight its fast and silent autofocus, weather sealing, and versatility for street, portrait, and travel photography. While some note it is not a macro lens and lacks the extreme bokeh of the f/1.4 version, most agree it offers outstanding value as a standard prime.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness
- Weather sealing
- Versatile for street, portrait, and travel
Cons
- Not a macro lens
- Less bokeh than f/1.4 version
- No zoom capability
- Tapered design may look odd
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Nano-GI coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:7★ |
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)
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
