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TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8
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TTArtisan · 56 mm · f/1.8 · Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z mount

TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
BrandTTArtisan
Announcement dateMar 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Excellent value at $129-158 with quality metal construction and solid optical performance
+Sharp images at wide aperture (f/1.8) with pleasing bokeh and smooth background blur
+Lightweight (245g) and compact design ideal for portable portrait photography
+Fast, quiet STM autofocus with reliable eye detection for both photos and video
+Improved minimum focus distance (0.5m) compared to previous TTArtisan AF lenses
Worth Knowing
−No aperture ring—all aperture control via camera body electronics
−Prone to lens flare in backlit situations with visible ghosting in extreme cases
−Some purple fringing/chromatic aberration at wide aperture, especially in high-contrast scenes
−Video autofocus shows noticeable stepping and jerky transitions; not ideal for videography

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.
Mar 2024
Released
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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 56mm f/1.8 is a budget-friendly portrait lens designed for APS-C cameras that packs quality and performance at its low price point. The lens features 10 elements in 9 groups including 1 ultra-low dispersion element and 2 high-index glasses, which reduce chromatic aberration and improve image quality. Images from this lens are really sharp and detailed even at wide-open aperture, with very good bokeh rendering that produces smooth, creamy backgrounds, though it lacks an aperture ring, which some users view as a drawback.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
10 elements in 9 groups
Special Glass
1 ultra-low dispersion element, 2 high-refractive index elements
Filter Thread Size
52mm
Min focal length
56 mm
Max focal length
56 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
56 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.
50 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

Type
STM stepping motor with lead screw
Focus Detection
Eye autofocus with face detection
Maximum Magnification
0.14x

Build

Material
Metal barrel and mount (aviation aluminum)

Features

Firmware Updates
USB Type-C port on rear cap
Accessories
Square metal lens hood included
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No

Imaging

Crop Factor on APS C
Equivalent to 84mm full-frame
Image Stabilization
None (relies on camera IBIS)

Physical

Lens weight
245 g
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.
Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z