AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF § 03 Head to head
AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF vs TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8
AstrHori 27mm f/2.8 focuses 5 cm closer. TTartisan 27mm f/2.8 is 74 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF is a 27mm f/2.8 prime, and the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 is a 27mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF 
TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 01
Key differences
Why is the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF better than the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.35 m)
- $91 cheaper ($69 list price vs $160 list price)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2022)
Why is the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 better than the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF?
- 74 g lighter (93 g vs 167 g)
- 6 mm shorter (61 mm vs 67 mm long)
- More aperture blades (7 vs 6)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF | TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 27mm | 27mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 167 g | 93 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 43 x 67 mm | 29 x 61 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m ◆ | 0.35 m |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.09x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 6 | 7 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Price | $69 list price ◆ | $160 list price |
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Size
- A · AstrHori
- B · TTartisan
- 67 × 43 mm
- 61 × 29 mm
The AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF is 6 mm longer and 74 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF or the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8?
- The TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 weighs 93 g, 74 g less than the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF (167 g).
- Which focuses closer, the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF or the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8?
- The AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.35 m for the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8.
- Do the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF and the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF or the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
- Is the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF or the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 better for travel?
- For travel, the TTartisan AF 27 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
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