Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Zoom
Sigma
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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)
Image quality 10
Build quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Low light performance 5
Value for money 5
Weight and size 5
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Zoom
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Specifications
| Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | — |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.78 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x★ | — |
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Zoom
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.