Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 5 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE is a member of Viltrox's LAB series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Viltrox LAB Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB N FE Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB N FE lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
LCD info screen on Lens
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
De-click Switch
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB N FE
Lens Mount
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has a maximum diameter of 89mm and a total length of 122mm . It weighs 920g / 32.5 oz .
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE Size
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has a filter thread of 77mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has a fixed focal length of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE Lens Controls
Weather Sealings
The Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE 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 35mm f1.2 N FE with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m . 0.17x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB N FE features a maximum aperture of F1.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
2 UA Lenses 5 Low Dispersion Lenses 3 High Refractive Index Lenses
Lens Hood
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE Lens Hood
What is in the box of Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE
Recommended Accessories for the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE .
Body Colour
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE is available in Black color.
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB N FE.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE in Other Lens Mounts
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