Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
Nikon
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
No customer feedback yet
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
45 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Nikon 24-120mm VR lens receives mixed feedback. Some users find it surprisingly sharp and versatile for landscapes and portraits, while others report severe softness on one side, distortion, and vignetting. Verified reviews highlight issues like missing hoods and caps, slow autofocus, and inconsistent quality, making it a risky purchase even at a lower price.
Pros
- Surprisingly sharp for the price
- Versatile focal range for landscapes and portraits
- Good condition of used lens body
- Decent image quality for casual use
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Severe softness on one side
- Distortion at borders
- Vignetting at long end
- Slow autofocus
- Missing hood and caps in used purchases
Image sharpness 5
Distortion and vignetting 3
Autofocus speed 2
Build quality and accessories 3
Value for money 4
Focal range versatility 2
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Travel
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Compatible for Nikon Z30 Z50 Z50 Ⅱ ZFC Z5 Z5Ⅱ Z6 Z6Ⅱ Z6III Z7 Z7 | F-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm★ | 279 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.39x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
Scores 67 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
