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7Artisans AF AF27F28-E 27mm

★★★★☆ 3.9 (45)

Its STM motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus, while the 172g metal barrel and f/2.8 aperture make it a discreet, low-light capable 27mm prime for Fujifilm X-mount. Eye detection support and a durable all-metal construction elevate its handling beyond typical budget lenses. Ideal for street photographers who need a lightweight, pocketable lens with quick autofocus for candid moments in variable light.

Focal length 27mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 172 g
af type STM
lens type prime
7Artisans AF AF27F28-E 27mm lens
51 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (23th percentile)
  • Below average optical (28th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 review111131Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 86.6
Bokeh 22.9
Build 85.8
Macro 66.8
Optical 27.5
Aperture 50
Versatility 34.1
Social Proof 49.7
Stabilization 35.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 27
Focal Length Max 27
Elements 6
Groups 5
Coating nano-coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 16
Min Aperture 2.8
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 6

Build

Mount Nikon Z
Format APS-C
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs
Filter Thread 39

AF & Stabilization

AF Type STM
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 300

vs Competition

Spec 7Artisans AF AF27F28-E 27mm Nikon Nikkor 2166 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Sony E SELP1650 Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime
Focal Length 27mm 55-200mm 28-75mm 18-135mm 16-50mm 50mm
Max Aperture 16 f/4 f/2.8 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/1.8
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F Sony E Canon EF-S Sony E Sony E
Stabilization false true false true true true
Weather Sealed false false true false false false
Weight (g) 172 255 550 515 116 369
AF Type STM Silent Wave Motor VXD STM Stepping motor STM
Lens Type prime telephoto zoom zoom zoom Wide-Angle
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
7Artisans AF AF27F28-E 27mm 86.622.985.866.827.55034.149.735.9
Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare 54.970.376.881.266.471.885.383.192.5
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare 54.986.463.284.891.284.178.591.735.9
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.675.546.633.279.877.5967892.5
Sony E SELP1650 Compare 86.675.593.635.164.477.583.574.192.5
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 86.696.162.895.738.69334.150.281.1

Price

Value & Pricing

From $103 5 offers across 3 retailers
B&H Photo 2 offers From $103
Amazon 1 offers From $103
Adorama 2 offers From $129

Price History

$50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 May 3May 18Jun 1 $256

Usage Scores

Macro (49.2)Overall (51)Budget (47)Street (55.1)Travel (44.2)Portrait (41.1)Landscape (32.3)Professional (42.7)Video Cinema (42.9)Wildlife Sports (47)

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