Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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 Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
This Sigma lens is highly praised for its versatility, image quality, and value for money. Users particularly appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture at the wide end, effective optical stabilization, and close-focus capability. While some note a trade-off in sharpness at the telephoto end, most find it a significant upgrade from kit lenses and recommend it for everyday photography.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8 at wide end
- Excellent image stabilization
- Great close-focus capability
- Good value for the price
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Soft at 70mm wide open
- No full-time manual focus
- Heavier than kit lenses
- Battery drain with OS
- Vignetting and barrel distortion at 17mm
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 221 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2.7★ |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Sigma Contemporary 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
