TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Announced

• 4 hours ago

The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 was announced today, and it is currently available on Amazon

Specs

• APS-C autofocus prime lens. 
• Focal length: 17mm. 
• Full-frame equivalent: 25mm. 
• Maximum aperture: f/1.8. 
• Minimum aperture: f/16. 
• Optical design: 14 elements in 10 groups. 
• Angle of view: 81°. 
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m. 
• Diaphragm blades: 6. 
• Filter thread: 52mm. 
• Weight: around 161g to 178g depending on mount/version; multiple sources specifically highlight 161g. 
• Mounts at launch: Sony E and Fujifilm X. 

Key features

• Autofocus design with a stepping motor / STM for smooth, quiet focusing. 
• All-metal body. 
• Designed as a compact, lightweight “Air” series lens for everyday carry. 
• Wide but natural perspective aimed at street, travel, documentary, environmental portrait, and landscape shooting. 
• Bright f/1.8 aperture for low-light shooting and subject separation. 
• TTArtisan also says the lens can produce 6-point starbursts from point light sources. 
• Close-focus ability is positioned as useful for dynamic wide-angle close-up compositions.