AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z that are compatible with the Nikon Z mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
167g / 5.9 oz
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a maximum diameter of 67mm and a total length of 43mm . It weighs 167g / 5.9 oz .
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a filter thread of 39mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 39mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a fixed focal length of 27mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.13x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m . 0.13x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 27mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups .
Lens Hood
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z doesn't come with a lens hood.
What is in the box of AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z
Body Colour
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z is available in Black color.
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z.
Top Alternatives of AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Z in Other Lens Mounts
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