AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
This compact, 167g prime for FUJIFILM X-mount delivers a 40.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view, bright f/2.8 aperture, and fast STM autofocus for discreet daily shooting. The de-clicked aperture ring and USB-C firmware updates offer tactile control and future-proofing uncommon in this segment, while the optical design suppresses flare. It's ideal for Fujifilm street photographers and portrait enthusiasts who need a lightweight, autofocus-capable normal prime where portability and silent operation outweigh weather sealing.
Focal length 27mm
Aperture 16
Mount FUJIFILM X
Weight 167 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
44 Overall Score
Price CA$174
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average optical (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 |
| Focal Length Max | 27 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | special coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 39 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm | Tamron Di III-A 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 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sigma Contemporary C1850DCDNSE | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm | 18-50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 2.8 | 22 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 167 | 92 | 59 | 515 | 290 | 210 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm | 55.1 | 36.9 | 86.5 | 75.5 | 25.9 | 52.3 | 34 | 35.8 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 94.2 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86 | 78 | 45.8 | 33 | 79.2 | 79.9 | 96 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary C1850DCDNSE Compare | 86 | 84 | 83 | 91.1 | 79.2 | 86 | 78.5 | 35.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 55.1 | 16.3 | 89.7 | 82.1 | 72.2 | 25.4 | 93.3 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$174
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May 30, 2026 CA$174
Usage Scores
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