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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 75mm F1.2 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$539

Launch price

Released Mar 2023

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 7 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

1categories

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

PortraitSports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE wins 3 categories·AF 75mm F1.2 FE wins 1 categories
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 80 cm)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Length (88 mm vs 101 mm)
  • AAF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE has lower Diameter (76 mm vs 82 mm)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Weight (585 g vs 595 g)

Key specs at a glance

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FEAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal Length27 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.2
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight595 g585 g
Min Focus28 cm80 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 75mm F1.2 FE

82 × 101 mm

585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 13mm shorter and 6mm narrower than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.

AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE is 10 g heavier than AF 75mm F1.2 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 27mm F1.2 Pro FEAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Portrait
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    88 mm vs 101 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE

  • Weight

    585 g vs 595 g — lower is better

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 75mm F1.2 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 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Elements
12
12
Groups
11
10
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Min focus distance
28 cm−52 cm less
80 cm
Max magnification
0.1 ×
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
STM stepping motor
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Weight
595 g
585 g−10 g less
Length
88 mm−13 mm less
101 mm
Diameter
76 mm−6 mm less
82 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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