The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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 E is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R with a length of 55mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E and Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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. Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, 66% (373g) lighter than the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E's weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro E 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 Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
