Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 lens review

Yet another potentially incredible f/1.2 lens hits the market from Viltrox, and our expectations for their new lenses are getting higher and higher - let's see what it can do.

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[TheCruisinCrew]

Viltrox is quickly becoming a fantastic (and affordable) 3rd party lens manufacturer... I'm impatiently hoping for some excellent zoom lenses in the future! :)

[SovietLensReviews]

This is first-party performance from Viltrox. Very impressive seeing an f1/.2 at this price point with perfect sharpness & no coma. Wow.

[Mamo]

Viltox is killing it lately.
Keep it up!

[ninjastronghold]

Second PRO lens and another hit! Bravo Viltrox!

[SyntheticFuture]

That's damn impressive. Looking forward to a Sony version. Would love to see that AF performance. The image quality is most excellent!

[OkwyUgonweze]

This lens has quickly become one of my favorite, just so sharp and beautiful.

[davidgaritta]

I have the older Fuji 23mm and the 27mm WR pancake lenses and initially was going to trade them towards the newer Fuji 23mm WR BUT, this lens maybe the one to go for. I actually like the 27mm (40mm FF) focal length and Viltrox has been killing the game with the 13mm and 75mm. I’m pleasantly happy that IQ is pretty good wide open at 1.2 which makes things enticing and the price point is favorable too. I don’t mind the size as the newer 23mm WR’s size is similar. Decisions, decisions…..

[destinybond]

This is amazing for around half the price of the 23 1.4 wr you get a wider aperture, no visible distortion, better sharpness and contrast around the corners at lower aperture and at close up image. I’m convinced to get this as my next lens!!!

[franklonyai]

There are other good reviews on this lens out there but for me Chris' reviews are the gold standard. All the time I am waiting for them to show up. Since the first review of the 27 showed up on the web a few days ago, I kept checking when Chris' will show up. This review is probably one of the shortest ones compared to the others but It has all the ingredients that matter. For some reason the statements that Chris makes have more weight for me. Thanks for the great review and ready to buy this Viltrox lens after the 13 and 74. Sorry Fuji...

[johnfarr]

I watched Chris’s review of the Fuji 23 1.4 WR again. This Viltrox lens has better corner sharpness, almost no distortion, similar vignetting, similar CA, and no coma. The focus breathing issue may be a deal breaker for some video shooters. I have their 75 1.2, which is fantastic for concert photography for individual or small group shots. This wider focal length will be great for larger group or full stage shot. Really looking forward to getting one.

[bencompson]

I like the book selections you've used for your close up example shots.

[TechnoBabble]

The image quality and field of view of this lens on APS-C reminds me of the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 on full frame. One of my favourite lenses.

[DustinAbbottTWI]

It's definitely a sweet lens. I love the focal length and the performance!

[AndreiDimaReviews]

Looks like a great lens. Nice review as always!

[classicboy]

Another stellar review by Mr. Frost. Any chance you might be able to look at the new voigtlander 27mm f2 ultron for fuji x-mount? :)

[GianFrancoRodriguez]

Quite excited about a lens like this being available in the market! Thanks for your thorough reviews, Chris.

[wolfgartom]

Been using this lens on my xh2 for about 6 months and it’s been just fantastic!

[gdjaybee]

WOW, Viltrox is giving Sigma and Tamron a run for their money. I was torn between Viltrox 23 1.4, Sigma 23 1.4, and now this Viltrox 27 1.2 might be a great option for now leaning towards this. Gonna be waiting for the Sony version. Although, the 35 mm perspective, the thought of 1.2 aperture is very interesting, I know Viltrox has a 75 1.2, but my priority right now is the 35mm perspective.

[JoaquimGonsalves]

Between the 13mm, 27mm, Fuji's 56mm and the 75mm Fuji users really have an amazing set of fast primes at a reasonable cost. Definitely my dream kit.

[DeepteshLovesTECH]

Viltrox making better and more ambitious than Fuji themselves! Keep going Viltrox! High end lenses don't need high end pricing!!