Fast manual 35mm f/1.2 prime lens by Pergear for mirrorless APS-C cameras.
The Pergear 35mm f/1.2 is a fast prime lens from Chinese manufacturer Pergear for mirrorless system cameras with an APS-C sensor. It is a purely manual focus lens without autofocus and without electronic contacts: focus and aperture are set exclusively via mechanical rings on the lens. On an APS-C camera, the crop factor (approx. 1.5x or 2x for Micro Four Thirds) results in a narrower field of view compared to full-frame.
The lens is positioned in the segment of affordable, fast third-party optics. The wide maximum aperture of f/1.2 allows for shallow depth of field and shooting in low light; with this class of optics, wide-open aperture usually comes with visible image aberrations (including field curvature, reduced corner sharpness), which are reduced when stopping down.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 (rounded) |
| Optical Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 25 cm |
| Filter Thread | ø43 mm |
| Dimensions | ø48.0 mm x 53 mm |
| Weight | approx. 210 g (without caps/lens hood) |
| Focus | manual |
| Sensor Format | APS-C |
Available mount options: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds (M4/3), and Nikon Z (each in the APS-C variant). The lens features an all-metal construction.
As a purely manual lens without autofocus and without electronic data transmission, the Pergear 35mm f/1.2 is suitable for filmmaking workflows with fixed, repeatable focus and aperture settings. Unlike photo lenses with click-stop aperture rings, many of these optics have de-clicked mechanical rings that facilitate smooth focus pulling; the specific design of the aperture ring should be checked before shooting.
Due to its APS-C image circle, compact size, and low weight, it is particularly well-suited for compact mirrorless setups, gimbal shots, and low-budget or indie productions. Because of the lack of electronic contacts, aperture and lens data are not transmitted to the camera's metadata and must be documented manually. For multi-camera or lens kits, it should be noted that this is not a parfocal cine lens with standardized gear rings; for follow-focus operation, additional gear rings may be necessary.
Das Pergear 35mm f/1.2 ist meine tägliche Gebrauchslinie – 35mm ist die Kreativbrennweite, und f/1.2 gibt mir reichlich Bokeh-Kontrolle für emotionale Momente. Im Vergleich zum 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 ist die extra Lichtstärke spürbar – es macht einen Unterschied in sehr dunklen Szenen.
35mm mit f/1.2 ist die perfekte kreative Brennweite für Balance zwischen Subjekt und Umgebung. Ich kann Tiefenschärfe gezielt einsetzen, um Story-Fokus zu schaffen, ohne dabei zu künstlich zu wirken. Das f/1.2 gibt mir künstlerisches Werkzeug, das sonst 2000+ Euro kostet.
Das Pergear 35mm f/1.2 ist ein starker Kompromiss zwischen dem 7Artisans f/1.4 und Premium-Objektiven. Unter 350 Euro für extra Lichtstärke im Vergleich zu anderen Budget-Marken. Solide Verarbeitungsqualität und zuverlässig über längere Produktionen.
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