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TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II
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TTArtisan · 35 mm · f/1.8

TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II

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KEY FACTS
BrandTTArtisan
Announcement dateDec 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptionally lightweight and compact at 176g with excellent build quality in aviation-grade aluminum
+Outstanding value at $125; punches well above its price point for optical performance
+Silent, reliable autofocus with quiet STM motor suitable for both stills and video
+Versatile 35mm focal length (52.5mm equivalent) natural for street, portrait, and travel photography
+Improved 0.4m minimum focus distance enables close-up and detail work
+Smooth, attractive bokeh at f/1.8 with good subject isolation
Worth Knowing
−Notable flare and ghosting against bright light sources; lens hood essential but doesn't fully eliminate the issue
−Significant vignetting and visible barrel distortion, especially at f/1.8 and wide aperture settings
−Lacks weather-sealing and manual aperture ring; aperture controlled entirely from camera
−Modest magnification (0.11x) limits effectiveness for macro work despite improved close focus distance

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.
Dec 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II is an affordable autofocus prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mounts. At just 176 grams with a robust metal body, it's priced at only $125, making it an exceptional value proposition. The lens offers surprisingly competent autofocus for its price class, with quiet operation and good accuracy in normal lighting. However, flare resistance remains a weak spot, with shooting toward strong light sources causing ghosting and loss of contrast.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
10 elements in 7 groups
Special Elements
2 High Index elements, 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements

Autofocus

Type
STM and lead screw-type stepping motor
Features
Eye-AF, animal detection, car detection
Operation
Silent, smooth focusing

Build

Construction
All-metal body (5052 aviation-grade aluminum)
Focusing
Internal focusing, front element does not rotate
Aperture Control
Controlled from camera (no manual aperture ring)

Features

Compatibility
Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Nikon Z-mount (APS-C)
Firmware
USB-C port on rear lens cap for firmware updates
Accessories
Comes with lens hood

Performance

Center Sharpness
Excellent at f/1.8
Bokeh
Smooth, attractive background separation
Vignetting
Quite high for normal lens
Distortion
Easily visible, improves when stopped down
Flare Resistance
Weak spot, ghosting visible against bright lights

Optics

Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 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
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500

Physical

Lens weight
176 g