TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) is 27mm, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) for standard, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 27mm vs 56mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You're on a budget — $99 vs $199 leaves more for other gear.
- ✓You value portability — at 85g (3.0 oz) it's lighter than the 160g (5.6 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Choose the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.7 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 56mm vs 27mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF opens to f/1.7 vs the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X)'s f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) is 27mm, Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF is 56mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) is $99, $100 under the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF.
Frequently asked
Is the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) or the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF better?
These cover different focal lengths — the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) is 27mm, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) for standard, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X)?
Choose the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) if you shoot wide — it starts at 27mm vs 56mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you're on a budget — $99 vs $199 leaves more for other gear. Choose it if you value portability — at 85g (3.0 oz) it's lighter than the 160g (5.6 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Who should choose the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF?
Choose the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF if you want more light and background blur — f/1.7 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 56mm vs 27mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
What is the main difference between the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X) and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF?
Aperture: the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 AIR XF opens to f/1.7 vs the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X)'s f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 27mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 55° | 28° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 41-41mm | 85-85mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 35 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $99 | $199 |
| Filter Size | 43mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 52.8mm | 60mm |
| Length | 22.8mm | 60mm |
| Weight | 85g (3.0 oz) | 160g (5.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
