Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Meike
64 Overall Score
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TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
TTArtisan
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
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TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 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
Scores
Video Cinema
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Street
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm | TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| 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 | Multilayer Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| 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 | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm0.010score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm0.012score per dollar
TTArtisan APS-C 27mm f/2.8 27mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Scores 64 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
