Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
66 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 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 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | Full-Frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 185 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 2:1★ |
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)
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.145score per dollar
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.80.112score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
