7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 vs AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF
7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 is 3 mm shorter. AstrHori 27mm f/2.8 has a smaller filter thread.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 is a 27mm f/2.8 prime, and the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF is a 27mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 better than the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF?
- 3 mm shorter (64 mm vs 67 mm long)
Why is the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF better than the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8?
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 52 mm)
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 | AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 27mm | 27mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 167 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 48 x 64 mm | 43 x 67 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.3 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 6 | 6 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $69 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · AstrHori
- 64 × 48 mm
- 67 × 43 mm
The AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF is 3 mm longer and 5 g lighter than the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 or the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF?
- The AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF weighs 167 g, 5 g less than the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 (172 g).
- Do the 7Artisans AF 27 mm f/2.8 and the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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