TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus
TTArtisan
50 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 10 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus0.012score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.027score per dollar
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
