Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 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 Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox PRO 27mm F1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm F1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.