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Quick answer
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro is a wide-angle prime lens covering 27mm at f/1.2 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 27mm at f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 27mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro?
At 27mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 54mm | 36.9° | 43.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro?
It is a fixed 27mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 27mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.2.
What is the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 54mm on full frame, with a 36.9° horizontal and 43.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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