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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

vs

Viltrox

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z — 28–75mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$699

Launch price

Released Apr 2023

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 6 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

Sports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE wins 4 categories·AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z wins 1 categories
  • BAF 28-75mm F2.8 Z has higher Max magnification (0.26 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Length (88 mm vs 117 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FEAF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Focal Length27 mm28-75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/2.8
MountSony ENikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight595 g550 g
Min Focus28 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

76 × 88 mm

595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 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 28-75mm F2.8 Z

75 × 117 mm

550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 29mm shorter and 1mm wider than AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z.

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 45 g heavier than AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z.

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 27mm F1.2 Pro FEAF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Portrait
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
1.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
2.5Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
0.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 HR

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE supports it

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    88 mm vs 117 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 1 HR

  • Max magnification

    0.26 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    550 g vs 595 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    75 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
28 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
12
15
Groups
11
12
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
3 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 HR
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Min focus distance
28 cm−10 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.1 ×
0.26 ×2.6× more
Autofocus motor
STM stepping motor
STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Weight
595 g
550 g−45 g less
Length
88 mm−29 mm less
117 mm
Diameter
76 mm
75 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
11
9
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 28-75mm F2.8 Z
Lens mount
Sony E
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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