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7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8

7Artisans · 27 mm · f/2.8

7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8

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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

Brand7Artisans
Release Year2024
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.
Nikon Z
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Physical

Lens Weight163 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
67 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
43 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.
39 mm

Optics

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 View55°
Flange Focal Distance
Distance from lens mount to sensor.
16 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 ModeYes
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

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 HoodNo
Teleconverter
A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
No
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
6
Groups5
Bi Aspherical Elements
Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
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