The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF and the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF 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 27mm F1.2 Pro XF is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF with a length of 90mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF's 73mm 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 13mm F1.4 XF weighs 420g, which means it is 140g (25%) lighter than the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF and the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF and the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF 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.
