TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo

Focal length: 50 mm
Aperture: f/1.8
Weight: –
Filter diameter: 52 mm
Min. focus distance: 48 cm
Length: 54 mm

Overview

The TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo is a full-frame autofocus standard prime from TTArtisan's Neo series, offered for Sony E, Nikon Z and L-mount. The Neo concept is a simplified lens: TTArtisan removed the focus ring and the aperture ring for a more direct shooting experience, and it says the body supports personalisation with stickers, 3D printing or custom paint.

Optical design

The lens has 12 elements in 8 groups and a 7-blade diaphragm covering f/1.8 to f/16. The angle of view is 45 degrees, which TTArtisan describes as close to human vision. The minimum focus distance is 0.48 m and the filter thread measures 52 mm. According to TTArtisan, the lens delivers sharp images from center to edge on full-frame and APS-C cameras.

Autofocus and handling

Autofocus is driven by an STM motor and supports eye and face detection. With no focus ring and no aperture ring on the lens, the aperture is set on the camera.

Build and size

TTArtisan states a weight of 156 to 167 g depending on the mount and promotes the 156 g figure. Dimensions per mount (diameter x length) are 61 x 51.5 mm for Sony E, 66 x 54 mm for Nikon Z and 64 x 50 mm for L-mount.

Where it fits

Other full-frame 50 mm f/1.8 lenses in the database are the Sony FE 50mm F1.8, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S, the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM and the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8. These conventional lenses keep a focus ring. The TTArtisan stands out through its low weight and the simplified Neo concept.

Pros and cons

Pros

Very light at about 156 to 167 g
Full-frame coverage with f/1.8 aperture
Eye and face detection autofocus
Available for E, Z and L-mount

Cons

No focus ring and no aperture ring
Minimum focus distance of 0.48 m
Weight and size vary by mount

Verdict

The TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo is for users who want a very small, light full-frame standard prime and accept a reduced control set. The data show a low weight, an f/1.8 aperture and a customisable body. Those who need a manual focus ring or an aperture ring should choose one of the conventional alternatives named above.

Technical Specifications

min focal length: 50 mm
max focal length: 50 mm
max f (min zoom): f/1.8
max f (max zoom): f/1.8
min. aperture: f/16
Elements: 12
Groups: 8
Weight: –
Filter diameter: 52 mm
min focus distance: 48 cm (18.9 in)
Length: 54 mm (2.13 in)
Diameter: 66 mm (2.6 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Which cameras does the TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo fit?

The TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:: Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z6III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf, Nikon Z9, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z7II, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7
APS-C:: Nikon Z50II, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z50