TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
TTArtisan
50 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
70 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and good value, making it a popular choice for everyday carry and street photography. However, several users report issues with vignetting, soft edges, and occasional autofocus or exposure inconsistencies, especially in low light. While many find it a solid budget alternative to the Fuji 27mm pancake, some returned it due to the pronounced vignetting or lack of contrast.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good value for the price
- Sharp center image
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Easy-to-use aperture and focus rings
Cons
- Pronounced vignetting
- Soft edges and corners
- Unreliable autofocus in low light
- Inconsistent exposure with aperture changes
- Lack of contrast and saturation
Compactness and portability 6
Value for money 5
Image sharpness 5
Vignetting 4
Autofocus performance 3
Build quality 3
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 10 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
