Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm
Pentax
35 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 15 |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | smc | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.008score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Pentax smc P-D FA smc DFA 50mm f/2.8 Macro 50mm
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
