The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF with a length of 101mm, is 99mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF's 87mm 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. Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF weighs 670g, which means it is 375g (35%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 1045g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is also available in the Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
112.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
