The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 and the Ulanzi AF 27mm 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. Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 48mm. The TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 with a length of 41mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 64mm.
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. TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 weighs 94g, which means it is 88g (48%) lighter than the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 which has a weight of 182g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Ulanzi AF 27mm 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 TTArtisan 27mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 and the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 is also available in the Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
27mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
