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TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8
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TTArtisan · 23 mm · f/1.8 · Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z mount

TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
BrandTTArtisan
Announcement dateJan 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional value at ~$125-160; delivers stellar image quality and solid build for the price
+Lightweight and portable at 210g, ideal for everyday carry and street photography
+Fast, accurate autofocus with STM motor; works well in low light with eye/face detection
+Well-controlled chromatic aberrations and excellent flare resistance
+Pleasant, creamy bokeh with character and natural rendering
+Good center and mid-frame sharpness at wider apertures
Worth Knowing
−Weak corner sharpness and edge performance, especially at minimum focus distance
−Minor vignetting present across apertures, though improves by f/4
−Poor backlight performance with noticeable flare and stray light
−Slower autofocus speed; focus breathing and stepping visible in video mode

General

Brand
TTArtisan
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jan 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 is a compact APS-C lens available for Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Nikon Z mounts, with a 35mm equivalent focal length and f/1.8 aperture, priced at just $125. It delivers stellar image quality and proves to be a great walkaround/street lens, though corner sharpness remains weak and heavy vignetting and flare become noticeable in certain conditions. For those seeking an affordable lens with decent build quality and personality, the value-to-price ratio is hard to ignore.

Optics

Aperture Range
f/1.8 to f/16
35mm Equivalent
35mm (APS-C crop factor 1.5x)
Optical Design
11 elements in 9 groups
Special Elements
1 high-index element, 2 extra low dispersion elements
Min focal length
23 mm
Max focal length
23 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
23 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Focus

Focus Type
Autofocus with STM stepper motor
Focus Features
Eye AF, face detection

Build

Material
5052 aviation-grade aluminum
Finish
Anodized black

Features

Firmware Updates
USB-C interface on rear lens cap
Included
Lens hood (reversible), rear lens cap with USB-C port

Physical

Lens weight
210 g
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
67 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm
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.
Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z