Viltrox AF 27/1.2 XF 27mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 27/1.2 XF 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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Versatile for travel and video
Cons
- Not as premium as S-line lenses
- Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
- Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 27/1.2 XF 27mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM+Lead screw★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15X | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 27/1.2 XF 27mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 27/1.2 XF 27mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
