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AF 13mm F1.4 Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 13mm F1.4 Z — 13mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$479

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

vs

Viltrox

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

Sony E Mount

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE — 27mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Oct 2023

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 2 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

AF 13mm F1.4 Z

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 13mm F1.4 Z wins 3 categories·AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE wins 2 categories
  • AAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 28 cm)
  • AAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Weight (420 g vs 595 g)
  • BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • BAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AAF 13mm F1.4 Z has higher Max magnification (0.11 × vs 0.1 ×)

Key specs at a glance

AF 13mm F1.4 ZAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Focal Length13 mm27 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.2
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight420 g595 g
Min Focus14 cm28 cm
Filter Size72 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 13mm F1.4 Z

82 × 90 mm

420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

76 × 88 mm

595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)

AF 13mm F1.4 Z is 2mm longer and 6mm wider than AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE.

AF 13mm F1.4 Z is 175 g lighter than AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAF 13mm F1.4 ZAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Portrait
6.5Good
7.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
0.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 13mm F1.4 Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 4 ED, 2 HR

  • Min focus distance

    14 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    420 g vs 595 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.11 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    88 mm vs 90 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 13mm F1.4 Z

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Focal length (Min)
13 mm
27 mm
Focal length (Max)
13 mm
27 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Elements
12
12
Groups
9
11
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 4 ED, 2 HR
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Min focus distance
14 cm−14 cm less
28 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×+10%
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
STM
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Weight
420 g−175 g less
595 g
Length
90 mm
88 mm−2 mm less
Diameter
82 mm
76 mm−6 mm less
Filter thread size
72 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.