AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF § 03 Head to head
AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF vs Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO
AstrHori 27mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
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 Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO is a 26mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF 
Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO 01
Key differences
Why is the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF better than the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO?
- Longer reach (27mm vs 26mm)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 43 mm)
- $230 cheaper ($69 list price vs $299 list price)
Why is the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO better than the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF?
- Wider field of view (26mm vs 27mm)
- 37 g lighter (130 g vs 167 g)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (7 vs 6)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2024)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO has the edge: it is 37 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO has the edge: it is 37 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF | Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 27mm | 26mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 167 g | 130 g (4.59 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 43 x 67 mm | 23.8 x 66 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 6 | 7 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm ◆ | 43 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Price | $69 list price ◆ | $299 list price |
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Size
- A · AstrHori
- B · Viltrox
- 67 × 43 mm
- 66 × 23.8 mm
The AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF is 1 mm longer and 37 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF or the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO weighs 130 g, 37 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 Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.3 m for the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF.
- Do the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF and the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO 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 Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO has the edge: it is 37 g lighter to carry.
- Is the AstrHori 27 mm f/2.8 AF or the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO better for travel?
- For travel, the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO has the edge: it is 37 g lighter to carry.
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