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AstrHori AF AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
This compact, 167g prime for FUJIFILM X-mount delivers a 40.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view, bright f/2.8 aperture, and fast STM autofocus for discreet daily shooting. The de-clicked aperture ring and USB-C firmware updates offer tactile control and future-proofing uncommon in this segment, while the optical design suppresses flare. It's ideal for Fujifilm street photographers and portrait enthusiasts who need a lightweight, autofocus-capable normal prime where portability and silent operation outweigh weather sealing.
Focal length 27mm
Aperture 16
Mount FUJIFILM X
Weight 167 g
af type STM Stepping Motor Autofocus
lens type prime
49 Overall Score
Price CA$174
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average optical (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 27 |
| Focal Length Max | 27 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | special coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 39 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM Stepping Motor Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AstrHori AF AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 56mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 167 | 92 | 255 | 280 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | STM Stepping Motor Autofocus | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstrHori AF AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm | 86.6 | 35.3 | 86.9 | 74.7 | 27.7 | 50 | 34.1 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.8 | 70.2 | 77 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 92.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.6 | 96.7 | 84.2 | 51 | 61.5 | 96.4 | 34.1 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 92.5 |
Price
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