Just under a year after the original lens launched in April 2024, 7Artisans has announced the AF 27mm f/2.8 II. The new lens is smaller and lighter than its predecessor and will be available for Fujifilm X-mount, Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount. It has six elements in five groups and offers the same 0.3m minimum focus distance and six-bladed aperture design as before. Both lenses are designed for APS-Csensor cameras and have an STM stepping autofocus motor, an f/2.8-f/22 aperture range and a USB port for software updates.
However, the Mark II edition is a little smaller, measuring 61x42mm compared with 64x48mm on the older lens. It sheds a few grams too, weighing 144g compared with the 172g of the original. The filter thread is also smaller, taking 39mm filters rather than 52mm. The new lens is priced at ¥499 Chinese Yuan, which currently translates to a reasonable £56. However, expect the eventual price to be higher when import fees, distribution costs and local taxes are added on. The release date is yet to be announced.
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