Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 27mm
What Buyers Say
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is praised for its exceptional optical quality, delivering tack-sharp images with smooth bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration. Users love it for wedding and portrait photography, but note it is very large and heavy for a mirrorless lens, making it less ideal for casual walk-around use. The build quality is rock-solid, and the aperture ring with de-click option is a nice bonus, though the price is high and the lens is specialized.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Smooth and pleasing bokeh
- Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
- Rock-solid build quality
- Aperture ring with de-click option
Cons
- Very large and heavy for mirrorless
- Expensive price point
- Not ideal for casual walk-around use
- Focus-by-wire system
- Heavy for long carry
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount | TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 39 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 27mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 27mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
