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TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8

TTArtisan · 23 mm · f/1.8

TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8

Score Breakdown

Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.

Physical 57
Optics 85
Construction 38
58
SCORE /100
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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

About This Lens
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.
BrandTTArtisan
Release Year2025
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.
Fujifilm X
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Fujifilm X
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Physical

57/100
Lens Weight210 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
67 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
67 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Optics

85/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
23 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Focal Length Angle of View62°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
17.7 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Automatic
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
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.
30 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.14x
Autofocus ModeYes
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
No
Built In Lens HoodNo
Lens Hood TypePetal
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
No
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

38/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
11
Groups9
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
2
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
0
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0