TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm
TTArtisan
61 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 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
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Portrait
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
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)
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm0.231score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm0.274score per dollar
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm
Scores 61 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 20 specs.
