www.viltroxstore.com £420/$545
1 Viltrox’s HD Nano multi-layer coating is applied to the lens.
2 There’s no locking switch, but the aperture ring has a firm ‘click’.
3 The USB-C port can be used for applying firmware updates.
The Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro picks up the baton from some seriously good f/1.4 lenses that are available in Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mount options. We were impressed by the Viltrox AF 23mm F1.4 Z, Viltrox AF 33mm F1.4 Z and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 Z, which are all pretty much the same size and weight, plus the slightly larger Viltrox AF 13mm F1.4 Z. Personally, I was so impressed by these four lenses that I bought them outright as my go-to lenses for when I’m shooting with my Nikon Z fc camera.
Combining fast and consistently accurate autofocus with good handling characteristics, Viltrox’s back catalogue of lenses include de-clicked aperture rings and are terrific value at the price, although the 23mm, 33mm and 56mm lack weather seals. The newer 27mm lens, which so far is available in Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts, sets the bar higher with its ‘Pro’ badge and superfast f/1.2 aperture, along with a feast of upmarket features. It’s naturally bigger and heavier than the trio of 23mm, 33mm and 56mm f/1.4 lenses, and getting on for twice the price, but is still standout value for money.
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