TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm
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
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
