TTArtisan’s New AF 56mm f/1.8 Lens for APS-C Cameras Costs Just $158


A woman with dark hair holding a digital camera up to her face, focusing it. the setting is outdoors with soft-focus greenery in the background.

After some teasers on Chinese social media late last year, TTArtisan has released the AF 56mm f/1.8 prime lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

TTArtisan, known for its affordable lenses that deliver strong optical performance and image quality, says its new prime lens is “ideal for a variety of photography subjects,” including portraiture. On an APS-C image sensor, the 56mm focal length works out to just under 85mm — a go-to focal length for portraiture.

The AF 56mm f/1.8 prime is available now for Fujifilm X and Sony E-mount cameras. TTArtisan’s official shop also has a Nikon Z version listed, although it is currently sold out and unavailable to order from authorized retailer Pergear.

A person holding a black dslr camera, adjusting settings with their right hand, against a blurred green foliage background.

A close-up view of a vintage-style silver mirrorless camera with a black strap, hanging from a person's belt against a blurred natural background.

A close-up of a person's hand holding a modern camera by its strap, with a blurred green background. the camera is oriented with the lens facing forward.

Nonetheless, based on TTArtisan’s prior offerings, there will be little to differentiate the different mounts. The lens is quite lightweight, weighing between 233 and 245 grams (8.2 to 8.6 ounces), depending on the selected mount. The 56mm f/1.8 takes 52mm filters and looks to be relatively short — TTArtisan didn’t publish precise physical dimensions on its website.

The lens includes 10 elements arranged across nine groups and a nine-bladed circular aperture diaphragm. One ultra-low dispersion element and two pieces of high-index glass are among the 10 elements. The company promises strong imaging performance, including good control over chromatic aberrations. Based on TTArtisan’s prior lenses, there is good reason to expect solid all-around performance.

The lens’ autofocus is powered by a stepping motor, which can focus as close as 0.5 meters (1.6 feet). When used on cameras with eye-detect and face-detect autofocus, the lens will be fully compatible, per TTArtisan.

Sample Images

TTArtisan has provided quite a few sample images. In addition to the selected ones below, there are even more on the company’s website.

A woman with long brown hair, smiling and holding a coffee cup, leans on a cafe counter under warm lighting, with a decorative emblem in the background.

A woman in a black sweater holds a coffee cup and a jacket inside a warmly lit cafe with blurred background showcasing indoor plants and hanging lights.

A woman lying on the floor with white flowers in her dark hair, sunlight casting shadows around her, dressed in a teal dress. tranquil and artistic atmosphere.

A young woman in a teal blouse, viewed through a glass pane adorned with illustrations of butterflies and flowers, illuminated by a shaft of sunlight.

A young woman in a school uniform salutes the camera with her hand above her eyes, against a backdrop of clear blue skies and blurred greenery.

A shirtless fire performer breathes a large flame into the night sky, illuminated by a street lamp and surrounded by an amazed crowd.

Pricing and Availability

Where TTArtisan’s compact new APS-C prime lens excels most is its price. The lens, despite having autofocus capabilities, is only $158.

Surprisingly, despite this aggressive price that is easy on the wallet, TTArtisan’s new lens is not the cheapest 56mm prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras. That honor goes to Viltrox’s new $139 AF 56mm f/1.7 prime for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z. There are a lot of great options out there for photographers looking to get into portraiture on a tight budget. Fortunately, it doesn’t appear that people must compromise image quality to save money.


Image credits: TTArtisan

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