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TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3
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TTArtisan · f/6.3 · Sony E mount

TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3

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KEY FACTS
BrandTTArtisan
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional value at ~$329-$369, making it the most affordable 500mm telephoto option available
+Compact and lightweight (1617g) compared to traditional super-telephoto lenses, more portable for field use
+Solid all-metal construction with smooth, well-damped focus and aperture rings for professional feel
+ED glass elements effectively reduce chromatic aberration and contribute to acceptable image quality
+Internal focusing design and cinema-compatible gear rings on focus/aperture for follow focus system compatibility
+Excellent for astrophotography, moon photography, and fixed distant subjects like wildlife perches
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus makes fast-moving subjects extremely challenging or impractical
−Noticeable chromatic aberration and vignetting (especially on Sony E-mount), optical performance disappointing relative to ED glass claims
−Requires stopping down to f/8-f/11 for acceptable sharpness, limiting low-light utility; nearly mandatory tripod use
−Non-Arca-Swiss tripod mount (though newer versions may include Arca compatibility) and stiff focus ring requires significant practice

General

Brand
TTArtisan
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The TTArtisan 500mm F6.3 is a budget-friendly manual focus telephoto lens priced at $329-$419. It's known for being compact and lightweight for a lens of its focal length, making it more portable than many traditional 500mm lenses. The lens adopts an optical structure of 8 elements in 5 groups, including 2 extra-low dispersion glass and 2 high index glass. However, reviews reveal mixed optical performance: despite ED elements, the lens shows strong chromatic aberration with outlining that's difficult to correct in post-processing. The lens performed best around f/8.0 to f/11, requiring careful technique and proper support. Best suited for astrophotography, moon photography, and stationary wildlife subjects rather than fast action.

Physical

Lens Weight
1617 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
500 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
6.3
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
330 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
No

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No