Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE vs DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm
Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE
Viltrox
97 Overall Score
vs
DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm
DBEIXIWEI
16 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE
88 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Z lens earns near-universal praise for delivering professional-grade sharpness and creamy bokeh at a fraction of the cost of native Nikkor or GM alternatives. Autofocus is described as fast and reliable on both Nikon Z and Sony bodies, though a few owners report noisy or clunky lens elements that raise durability concerns. Videographers should note potential horizontal banding at high ISO and visible focus breathing. Overall, however, budget-conscious photographers and serious hobbyists find it an outstanding value for a true f/1.2 prime.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent value for f/1.2
- Solid all-metal build
Cons
- Internal elements rattle when moved
- Noisy or clunky operation
- Horizontal banding at high ISO (video)
- Noticeable focus breathing
- Very heavy and large
Sharpness 18
Value for money 17
Bokeh rendering 12
Autofocus performance 11
Build quality 10
Noise rattle 7
DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Budget
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE | DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 52 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 52 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating | Multi Coated Optical Glass |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/0.45 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | 52mm |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.88★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average reach (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm
- Strong affordability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Below average optical (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (21st percentile)
- Below average video (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE0.086score per dollar
vs
DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm0.628score per dollar
DBEIXIWEI Digital 52mm offers 7.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 FE
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
