AstrHori has launched a brand new wide-angle prime lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The AF 27mm F2.8 is an APS-C lens designed for cameras just like the Z30, Z50 II, and Zfc (it is even obtainable in an non-obligatory titanium end to match the Zfc). The brand new lens options 6 components in 5 teams, a 0.3m shut focussing distance, and a 55-degree angle of view.
Weighing simply 167g, with a 67mm diameter and 43mm depth, the AF 27mm F2.8 is an exceptionally transportable lens, but AstrHori has nonetheless integrated a stepping motor autofocus system that is appropriate with eye- and face-recognition AF monitoring.
The metallic lens barrel is offered within the common black end, in addition to a ‘titanium’ model ideally suited to the Nikon Zfc (Picture credit score: AstrHori)
Aperture adjustment might be made utilizing a devoted aperture ring, which can be de-clicked to help with clean aperture adjustments when recording video. There’s even a built-in USB-C port for making use of firmware upgrades, in addition to a full set of digital contacts to facilitate lens-body communication.
Nikon‘s native APS-C Z-mount lens choice is comparatively restricted (when in comparison with its full-frame choices), so the closest equal lens from Nikon is the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7. That is already a well-priced lens at round $227, and one which’s additionally wider and quicker than the AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8. Nonetheless, AstrHori does have an ace up its sleeve: the AF 27mm F2.8 prices simply $126 – unbelievable worth for a fully-featured autofocus lens.
Spot the distinction! The AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 alongside 7Artisan’s AF 27mm F2.8 lens. (Picture credit score: AstrHori)
There is only one small downside for AstrHori: rival Chinese language lens producer, 7Artisans, has additionally launched a 27mm f/2.8 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras, and it appears to be primarily the identical lens because the AstrHori model. Each share the identical barrel form, simply with superficial styling tweaks, and the lens’ inner specs and options are straight comparable too. Each lenses additionally price nearly the identical, so selecting between them will probably come all the way down to which is most cost-effective on the time you are seeking to buy.
