Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) vs TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for budget and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)	TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8
Focal length	28mm	27mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (27mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) (28mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (Special Edition) | Retro-Styled Compact Standard Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras |

Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)See price on Amazon

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TTARTISAN 27mm F/2.8 F2.8 Compatible with Nikon Z Mount AF APS-C Lens Large Aperture Auto Focus Lenses Mirrorless Camera

TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8See price on Amazon

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) and the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8?
The Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is 28mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is 27mm f/2.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) and TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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