AstrHori AF 27mm F/2.8

Wide-angle prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· November 2024
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· AstrHori AF 27/2.8
Class:
· Fast APS-C-format wide-angle prime lens

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	APS-C
Focal length:	27mm
Speed:	F/2.8
Lens construction:	6 elements in 5 groups
Mount:	Nikon Z
Diagonal angle of view:	55.3° (Nikon Z APS-C)
35mm equivalent focal length and speed:
35mm equivalent focal length:	41.3mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/4.3 (in terms of depth of field)
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None
Number of blades:	6 (six)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.30m
Magnification ratio:	<No data>
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	Stepping motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	Determined by the camera
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS):
Built-in OIS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	165g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀67×43mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 39mm
Lens hood:	Not available
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

Most likely a cosmetically reworked 7Artisans AF 27/2.8.

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■Nikon Z mount (6)
Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F/1.8 S • ⌀72		2019 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2019) · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Much heavier (450g vs 165g) · Much larger (96.5mm vs 43mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (72mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F/2.8 SE • ⌀52		2021 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2021) · Full frame · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.19m vs 0.30m) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (52mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F/2.8 • ⌀52		2021 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2021) · Full frame · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.19m vs 0.30m) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (52mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F/2.8 • Pancake lens		2023 ●	compare	5	1
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 1 · Full frame · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Lighter (125g vs 165g) · Much smaller (23.5mm vs 43mm) · Pancake lens · Weather-sealed · No filter thread · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 24mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀55		2020 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2020) · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (370g vs 165g) · Much larger (86.7mm vs 43mm) · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (55mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 28mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀55		2023 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.37m vs 0.30m) · Much heavier (397g vs 165g) · Much larger (89.9mm vs 43mm) · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (55mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE

■Nikon Z mount (10) · APS-C
7Artisans AF 27mm F/2.8		2024 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · No filter thread HIDE
Nikon DX Nikkor Z 24mm F/1.7 • ⌀46		2023 ●	compare	4	0
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider angle of view · Faster · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Slightly lighter (135g vs 165g) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (46mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC DN \| C • ⌀52	Pro	2016 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2016) · Slightly narrower angle of view · Much faster · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (285g vs 165g) · Much larger (75.3mm vs 43mm) · Larger filter size (52mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sirui Sniper AF 23mm F/1.2 • ⌀58	Pro	2023 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 6) · Much heavier (386g vs 165g) · Much larger (94.2mm vs 43mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
TTArtisan AF 27mm F/2.8 • ⌀39		2022 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.30m) · Lighter (100g vs 165g) · Smaller (33mm vs 43mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
TTArtisan AF 23mm F/1.8 ED • ⌀52		2025 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Faster · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Heavier (210g vs 165g) · Larger filter size (52mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 ED IF STM • ⌀52	Pro	2020 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (2020) · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (300g vs 165g) · Much larger (73mm vs 43mm) · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (52mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 27mm F/1.2 ASPH ED IF STM Pro • ⌀67	Pro	2023 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (605g vs 165g) · Much larger (94mm vs 43mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox Air AF 25mm F/1.7 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀52		2025 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Slightly wider angle of view · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Larger (56.4mm vs 43mm) · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (52mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Yongnuo 23mm F/1.4 DA DSM WL • ⌀58	Pro	2024 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (360g vs 165g) · Much larger (85mm vs 43mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (58mm vs 39mm) · Detachable lens hood NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE