TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
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
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Hyper STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm★ | 85 mm |
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 F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm F2.8 E 27mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
