TTArtisan announces an affordable 23mm f/1.8 AF lens for APS-C cameras. The company is following up its AF 35mm F1.8 II with another F1.8 prime lens for Fuji X-series users. The Sony E and Nikon Z mount versions are coming soon.
Priced at just $127, the TTArtisan 23mm f/1.8 AF is a budget-friendly option that slots nicely into TTArtisan’s existing lineup of affordable yet fast prime lenses. Available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H for $127.
The new lens features a stepper motor with all-metal construction, 11 elements in 9 groups, and 0.3 minimum focus distance.
TTArtisan 23mm f/1.8 AF Lens Features
- APS-C 23mm (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent)
- 210g Lightweight Design
- Metal Lens Body (5052 Aviation Aluminum)
- F1.8 Large Aperture
- 0.3m Minimum Focusing Distance
- STM for Quiet and Fast AF
- Comes with a Lens Hood
The lens is composed of 11 elements in nine groups. It includes two extra-low dispersion elements and a high index element. Additionally, it features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm. There is no aperture control ring (as is expected on a lens of this price), so all aperture control will be done through the camera. The 23mm F1.8 uses a stepper motor for autofocus, which the company says is fast, accurate and suitable for video applications. Finally, it can focus as close as 0.3 meters (11.9 inches).
TTArtisan 23mm f/1.8 AF lens price and release date
For now, the TTArtisan AF 23mm F1.8 is only available for Fujifilm cameras, and its price is $125 on Amazon. Versions for Sony E and Nikon Z will appear later.
