The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z with a length of 43mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z weighs 167g, which means it is 103g (38%) lighter than the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E which has a weight of 270g.
Filter Threads
The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E:
Lens Mounts
The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
