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Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Z Mount Review

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF

Main Features

  • 75mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 670g / 1.47 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 87mm x 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.88m
  • Max Magnification: 0.1x
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Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Overview


Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Focus Range Limiter
Hood supplied
Very Fast Aperture
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF



Lens Mount

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50.

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is also available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 101mm. It weighs 670g / 23.6 oz.

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has a fixed focal length of 75mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 112.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.



Weather Sealings

The Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50.

Optical Image Stabilization

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.88m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S: 0.14x - (Compare)
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II: 0.13x - (Compare)

Aperture

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has a max aperture of F1.2 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 11 groups . Special elements used in this design is Three ED (low dispersion) lens elements.

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Optical Construction of the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF

Lens Hood

Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

What's in the Box of Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF:

  • Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF Lens
  • Front and Rear lens Caps
  • Lens Hood
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Official Video



    Body Colour

    Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is available in Black color.

    https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Viltrox-75mm-f1.2-AF-Z-Mount-withcamera.jpg
    Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Attached to a camera

    Popular Comparisons of Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
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    Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Detailed Specifications


    General
    Brand Viltrox
    Lens Type Prime
    Lens Type Telephoto Prime
    Lens Mount Nikon Z
    Max Format APS-C / DX
    Focal Range 75mm
    Image Stabilization No
    Colour Black
    Zoom Method No Zoom
    Power Zoom No Zoom
    Zoom Lock No Zoom
    Zoom Ratio 1.0X
    APERTURE
    Max Aperture F1.2
    Min Aperture F16
    Aperture Ring Yes
    Diaphragm Blades 11
    Optics
    Optical Elements 16
    Optical Groups 11
    Special Elements Three ED (low dispersion) lens elements

    FOCUSING
    Min Focus Distance 0.88m
    Max Magnification 0.1X
    Autofocus Yes
    AF Motor Type Stepper motor
    Focus Method Internal
    Focus Distance Limiter No
    Distance Scale No
    DoF Scale No
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Weight 670g
    Diameter 87mm
    Length 101mm
    Weather Sealing Yes
    Filter Thread 77mm
    Filter Notes -
    Hood Supplied Yes
    Tripod Collar No
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