Neewer AF 27mm F/2.8

Wide-angle prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· No data
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· 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 (Double Gauss derivative)
Mount:	Sony E
Diagonal angle of view:	55.3° (Sony NEX/a/ZV 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; the aperture is controlled from the camera
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:	158g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀64×45.1mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	Not available
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

Same lens as the 7Artisans AF 27/2.8.

Lenses with similar focal length

■Sony E mount (16)
Samyang AF 24mm F/2.8 FE • ⌀49 akaRokinon AF 24mm F/2.8 FE		2018 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Full frame · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.24m vs 0.30m) · Linear super sonic motor instead of Stepping motor · Much lighter (93g vs 158g) · Slightly smaller (37mm vs 45.1mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Samyang AF 24mm F/1.8 FE • ⌀58 akaRokinon AF 24mm F/1.8 FE		2021 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.19m vs 0.30m) · Much heavier (230g vs 158g) · Much larger (71.5mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Samyang Remaster Slim 28mm F/3.5 • ⌀49 • Pancake lens		2024 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Full frame · Slightly slower · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much lighter (70.6g vs 158g) · Much smaller (19.5mm vs 45.1mm) · Pancake lens · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/3.5 DG [DN] \| C • ⌀55		2020 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Full frame · Slightly slower · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.108m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (230g vs 158g) · Slightly larger (50.8mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/2 DG [DN] \| C • ⌀62		2021 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.245m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (360g vs 158g) · Much larger (74mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG DN \| A • ⌀72	Pro	2022 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (510g vs 158g) · Much larger (97.5mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Hyper Sonic Motor instead of Stepping motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (740g vs 158g) · Much larger (116.2mm vs 45.1mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2019 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Hyper Sonic Motor instead of Stepping motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MO - MF) · Much heavier (925g vs 158g) · Much larger (133.7mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sony FE 28mm F/2 [SEL28F20] • ⌀49		2015 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Full frame · Faster · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.30m) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Heavier (200g vs 158g) · Larger (60mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sony FE 24mm F/1.4 GM [SEL24F14GM] • ⌀67	Pro	2018 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.24m vs 0.30m) · Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor instead of Stepping motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (445g vs 158g) · Much larger (92.4mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sony FE 24mm F/2.8 G [SEL24F28G] • ⌀49		2021 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Full frame · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.24m vs 0.30m) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD F051 • ⌀67		2019 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Full frame · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.12m vs 0.30m) · Optimized Silent Drive · Heavier (215g vs 158g) · Much larger (64mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 24mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀55		2020 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (340g vs 158g) · Much larger (85mm vs 45.1mm) · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 28mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀55		2023 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Full frame · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.37m vs 0.30m) · Much heavier (367g vs 158g) · Much larger (88.2mm vs 45.1mm) · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 28mm F/4.5 ASPH ED VCM • Pancake lens		2024 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Full frame · Slower · Aspherical design · Fixed diaphragm · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.32m vs 0.30m) · Voice Coil Motor instead of Stepping motor · Much lighter (60g vs 158g) · Much smaller (15.3mm vs 45.1mm) · Pancake lens · Fluorine coating · No filter thread HIDE
ZEISS Batis Distagon T* 25mm F/2 • E67		2015 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Full frame · Faster · Aspherical design · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Much heavier (335g vs 158g) · Much larger (78mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE

■Sony E mount (16) · APS-C
7Artisans AF 27mm F/2.8		2024 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · No filter thread HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/2.8 EX DN • ⌀46		2012 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Discontinued · Slightly narrower angle of view · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Slightly lighter (132g vs 158g) · Slightly smaller (40mm vs 45.1mm) · Smaller filter size (46mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/2.8 DN \| A • ⌀46		2013 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Discontinued · Slightly narrower angle of view · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Linear motor instead of Stepping motor · Slightly lighter (140g vs 158g) · Slightly smaller (40.5mm vs 45.1mm) · Smaller filter size (46mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC DN \| C • ⌀52	Pro	2016 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Slightly narrower angle of view · Much faster · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (265g vs 158g) · Much larger (73.3mm vs 45.1mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sigma 23mm F/1.4 DC DN \| C • ⌀52	Pro	2023 ●	compare	3	2
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Sirui Sniper AF 23mm F/1.2 • ⌀58	Pro	2023 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 6) · Much heavier (381g vs 158g) · Much larger (92.5mm vs 45.1mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Sony E Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 24mm F/1.8 ZA [SEL24F18Z] • ⌀49		2011 ●	compare	3	2
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TTArtisan AF 27mm F/2.8 • ⌀39		2022 ●	compare	5	0
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 0 · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.30m) · Much lighter (90g vs 158g) · Smaller (31mm vs 45.1mm) · Smaller filter size (39mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
TTArtisan AF 23mm F/1.8 ED • ⌀52		2025 ●	compare	2	1
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Tokina atx-m 23mm F/1.4 E / X • ⌀52	Pro	2020 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (276g vs 158g) · Much larger (72mm vs 45.1mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 ED IF STM • ⌀52	Pro	2020 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Much heavier (260g vs 158g) · Much larger (72mm vs 45.1mm) · Fluorine coating · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox AF 27mm F/1.2 ASPH ED IF STM Pro • ⌀67	Pro	2023 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (565g vs 158g) · Much larger (92mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Viltrox Air AF 25mm F/1.7 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀52		2025 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Slightly wider angle of view · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Larger (56.4mm vs 45.1mm) · Fluorine coating · Detachable lens hood HIDE
Yongnuo 23mm F/1.4 DA DSM WL • ⌀58	Pro	2024 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Much faster · More complex optical design · Has aperture ring · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (360g vs 158g) · Much larger (85mm vs 45.1mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Detachable lens hood NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Ulanzi AF 27mm F/2.8 • ⌀52		2024 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly heavier (182g vs 158g) HIDE
Jintu AF 27mm F/2.8 • ⌀52		2024 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly heavier (181g vs 158g) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE