7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8
7Artisans · 27 mm · f/2.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
51
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $129 USD with solid build quality and metal construction
+Compact and lightweight (172g) design ideal for travel and everyday carry
+Fast and quiet STM autofocus with reliable eye-detection support
+Excellent sharpness from f/4 onward; center sharpness good even at wide-open f/2.8
+Versatile focal length (40.5mm full-frame equivalent) suitable for street, portrait, and general photography
+USB-C firmware upgrade capability for future compatibility
Worth Knowing
−No aperture ring—requires camera body controls for aperture selection
−Noticeable barrel distortion requiring software correction
−Vignetting visible at wide-open aperture (negligible from f/5.6 onward)
−No weather sealing or included lens hood
General | |
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About This LensThe 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 is a surprisingly complete and competent little prime lens for a bargain price of just $129 USD. It's surprisingly sharp even at F2.8, has solid autofocus, and has a build quality that is really pretty fantastic. For an affordable autofocus prime, the 7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 AF offers a good balance of size, image quality, and usability. The primary drawback is the fact that it lacks of an aperture ring, but overall it represents exceptional value for street and portrait photography. | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 172 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 64 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 48 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 52 mm |
Optics74/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 27 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 55.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 6020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 30 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.11x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction23/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |