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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)
- Below average aperture (9th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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 | 0.3 kg / 0.6 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 2166 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 27mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 13mm | 56mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 260 | 92 | 255 | 415 | 280 | 515 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | prime | 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 | 86.9 | 6.6 | 69.8 | 97.7 | 16.7 | 8.8 | 34.2 | 71.2 | 81.3 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 84.6 | 50.9 | 62 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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