The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 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. Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 57mm. The Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 with a length of 47mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6's 63mm diameter.
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. Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 182g, which means it is 53g (22%) lighter than the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 which has a weight of 235g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 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 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has the same Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon 1 lenses are Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4.
Focal Range
Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 11-27.5mm and
2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
29.7-75.6mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 32mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 86.4mm when used on a 1" format camera.