TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm f2.8 Frame
This 200g pancake lens stands out for its ultra-compact form factor and STM autofocus with eye recognition, making it a discreet walkaround option for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Its independent clicked aperture ring and a clever USB-C port integrated into the rear lens cap for firmware updates add practical, tactile control without compromising the clean design. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize minimal weight and a small profile over extreme low-light or portrait performance.
About This Lens
This 200g pancake lens stands out for its ultra-compact form factor and STM autofocus with eye recognition, making it a discreet walkaround option for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Its independent clicked aperture ring and a clever USB-C port integrated into the rear lens cap for firmware updates add practical, tactile control without compromising the clean design. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize minimal weight and a small profile over extreme low-light or portrait performance.
- Focal length 27mm
- Max aperture f/27
- Mount Fujifilm X
- Stabilization
- Weight g 200
- Af type STM
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile) 6th
- Below average aperture (9th percentile) 9th
- Below average optical (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 27 |
| Focal Length Max | 27 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/27 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 27 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm f2.8 Frame | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount | Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 23mm F1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 1.4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 92 | 415 | 255 | 515 | 298 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | STM | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | Wide-Angle | telephoto | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm f2.8 Frame | 86.5 | 6.2 | 79.6 | 97.6 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 34 | 59.6 | 80.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 74.1 | 96.5 | 87.5 | 74.5 | 76.4 | 99.3 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
| Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Compare | 54.1 | 68.9 | 77.2 | 81.2 | 66.6 | 70.7 | 85.3 | 68 | 92.7 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.5 | 74.1 | 47.4 | 33.5 | 80 | 76.4 | 96.1 | 89.4 | 92.7 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 71.7 | 98.1 | 75.9 | 96.2 | 34 | 89.4 | 80.9 |
Usage Scores
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