TTArtisan
The TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 stands out for its ultra-compact pancake design at just 260g, making it an unobtrusive everyday carry lens. Its STM stepping motor delivers smooth, quiet autofocus with accurate eye recognition, while the independent clicked aperture ring provides direct, tactile exposure control. This lens is best for street photographers who prioritize portability and a fast, manual-style shooting experience.
Focal length 27mm
Weight 260 g
41 Overall Score
Price £169
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong aperture (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average macro (13th percentile)
- Below average optical (19th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 27 |
| Focal Length Max | 27 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Yongnuo YN YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 23mm | 85mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 260 | 590 | 290 | 368 | 914 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | DSM digital stepping motor | Hyper STM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan | 53.6 | 67.8 | 71.8 | 12.9 | 18.5 | 69.1 | 33.5 | 35.2 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.6 | 62.9 | 84.1 | 96.5 | 69.1 | 97.8 | 80.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 84.9 | 84.2 | 84.8 | 90.1 | 81.1 | 86.1 | 78.5 | 35.2 |
| Yongnuo YN YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM Compare | 84.9 | 97 | 79.5 | 79.3 | 67.3 | 97.1 | 33.5 | 80.3 |
| Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II Compare | 84.9 | 98.3 | 44.1 | 92.7 | 72.6 | 97.1 | 33.5 | 80.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 78.1 | 70.8 | 39 | 77.5 | 79.8 | 95.9 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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