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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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z — 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 11 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

0categories

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

PortraitSports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE wins 4 categories·AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z wins 0 categories
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Weight (595 g vs 920 g)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 35 cm)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Length (88 mm vs 109 mm)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Diameter (76 mm vs 82 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FEAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Focal Length27 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.2
MountSony ENikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight595 g920 g
Min Focus28 cm35 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

82 × 109 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 21mm shorter and 6mm narrower than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 325 g lighter than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB 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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Portrait
7.0Good
7.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    595 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 35 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    88 mm vs 109 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

  • Control ring

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.2

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.2

Max magnification

Both 0.1 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE and AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z at major authorized retailers.

Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Elements
12
13
Groups
11
10
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Min focus distance
28 cm−7 cm less
35 cm
Max magnification
0.1 ×
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
STM stepping motor
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Weight
595 g−325 g less
920 g
Length
88 mm−21 mm less
109 mm
Diameter
76 mm−6 mm less
82 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB 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.