Ulanzi AF 27mm F/2.8

Wide-angle prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· June 2024
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· Ulanzi 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:	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:	1:9.09
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	Unknown type
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:	182g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀64×48.1mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	Not available
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

Ulanzi AF 27 / 2.8 APS-C is an auto focus lens designed for Sony E-mount camera models. With 6 elements in 5 groups, it features outstanding optical performance. Designed to keep up with your creativity, CL02 brings fast autofocus, eye control, and close-up shots. The minimum focus distance of about 0.3m produces nice close-up shots. Great choice for portrait, landscape, close-ups and vlog shooting!

From the editor

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

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