Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Meike
86 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus
TTArtisan
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
No customer feedback yet
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus
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
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm | TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | multi coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/27 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 39 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm | 27 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
