Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm
Sony
64 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x★ | — |
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)
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (77th percentile)
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.008score per dollar
vs
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm0.004score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Sony DT SAL1870 18-70mm
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
