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TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo

TTArtisan · 50 mm · f/1.8 · NEO

TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo

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What We Like
+Exceptional value at $89 MSRP - one of the most affordable full-frame autofocus 50mm primes available
+Extremely lightweight at 157g with minimalist design ideal for travel and everyday carry
+STM stepping motor delivers smooth, quiet autofocus for both stills and video
+Eye and face detection support for accurate subject tracking on compatible bodies
+Customizable Neo series design allows DIY personalization with stickers, paint, or 3D-printed accessories
+Bright f/1.8 aperture enables low-light performance and shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Worth Knowing
No manual focus ring makes critical focus fine-tuning and focus testing difficult
Omits AF/MF switch and aperture ring - all controls must be handled by camera body
Reported optical issues include heavy vignetting at f/1.8, strong chromatic aberration wide open, and visible coma at f/1.8-f/2
No weather sealing or environmental protection despite modest price increase possibility

General

BrandTTArtisan
Release Year2026
Pro Branding
Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
NEO
Lens Mount
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.
Nikon Z
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Physical

Lens Weight156 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
66 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
54 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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
Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Optics

Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Focal Length Angle of View45°
Flange Focal Distance
Distance from lens mount to sensor.
16 mm
Diaphragm Type
Structure and design of the aperture
Automatic
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
48 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.15x
Autofocus ModeYes
Manual ModeNo
Manual Focusing RingNo

Features

Weather Sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Fluorine Coating
Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
No
Built In Lens HoodNo
Teleconverter
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

Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
12
Groups8
Aspherical Elements
The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
0
Bi Aspherical Elements
Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
2
Super Low Dispersion
Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
0
CA Reduction
Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0
Internal Focusing
Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes