TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm f2.8 Frame 27mm
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
Aperture f/27
Mount Fujifilm X
stabilization Yes
Weight 200 g
af type STM
57 Overall Score
Price £169
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)
- Below average aperture (9th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm f2.8 Frame 27mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 92 | 59 | 297 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan APS-C AF 27mm f2.8 Frame 27mm | 85.4 | 6.5 | 79 | 98 | 15.1 | 8.7 | 34.1 | 70.9 | 80.5 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.8 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.6 | 74.8 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 76.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.4 | 74.8 | 45.9 | 32.6 | 79 | 76.8 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.6 | 15.6 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24 | 93.3 | 88 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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