TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
Its 88g pancake design and STM autofocus motor make this an unobtrusive, responsive 40.5mm-equivalent prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The f/2.8 aperture and 8-blade diaphragm produce distinct bokeh at a minimal cost, offering a tangible creative advantage over standard kit zooms. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using Fujifilm X-mount bodies who prioritize a featherlight, pocketable setup.
Focal length 27mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 88 g
af type STM
lens type prime
59 Overall Score
Price CA$218
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 |
| Focal Length Max | 27 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 39 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 88 | 92 | 59 | 297 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm | 85.5 | 40.4 | 96.5 | 61.8 | 2 | 49.4 | 34 | 70.9 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 74.9 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 74.9 | 45.9 | 32.7 | 79 | 76.9 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.7 | 15.7 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.1 | 93.4 | 88 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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