Jintu AF 27mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X Mount
A company called Jintu has launched the Jintu AF 27mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X.
Look, I get it that this is an incredibly affordable option and hence lenses like this are welcome additions for many. I mean, the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR costs just way more that these cheap Chinese lenses, so it’s nice to have more affordable options.
But all these Chinese lenses come without aperture ring, except for the TTArtisan 27mmF2.8.
And even on the TTArtisan 27mmF2.8 the implementation of the aperture ring is far from ideal. The aperture ring is thinner than the focus ring and it is mostly just as smooth as the surrounding case. I find Fujifilm’s solutions better, where the aperture ring is much larger and sticks out from the case almost everywhere, giving a much better feel and find experience.
This is why, no matter how cheap all Chinese offerings listed below are, I personally find the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR still the best 27mm option, at least for the way I like to shoot. I am aware that this is very personal, and there might be many for whom an aperture ring is not an important feature, or even they prefer not to have one.
It wouldn’t surprise me if this lens is also one of DJ Optical’s creations, rebranded according to the company that purchases it. That might be the reason why most of these lenses look almost identical.
Other 27mm options
- AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8
Amazon / BHphoto - 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8
Amazon / BHphoto - TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 – White Color
Amazon – BHphoto - TTAritsan AF 27mm f/2.8 – Black Color
- TArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 – Silver Color
- TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 – Twilight Flame Color
- AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8
- 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8
I have expressed my negative opinion on certain releases coming from China here.