The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 with a length of 42mm, is 49mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8's 61mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 weighs 144g, which means it is 146g (50%) lighter than the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 which has a weight of 290g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
