Sony E Autofocus

TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8

Focal length: 35 mm
Aperture: f/1.8
Weight: –
Filter diameter: 52 mm
Min. focus distance: 60 cm
Length: –

Overview

The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 is an autofocus prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras and the first version of a lens that TTArtisan later redesigned as the AF 35mm f/1.8 II. On APS-C it corresponds to about 50 mm on full frame, a classic standard field of view. The database entry covers the Sony E version.

Optical design

The design has 10 elements in 8 groups and includes ED glass. The diaphragm has 9 blades and covers f/1.8 to f/16. The angle of view is 45 degrees. The minimum focus distance is 0.6 m, which is a fairly long distance for a standard prime and the main spec that TTArtisan improved in the successor.

Autofocus and handling

Autofocus is driven by a stepper motor with eye recognition. A lens hood is included, and the filter thread measures 52 mm.

Build and size

The body is made of metal. TTArtisan states a weight of about 199 to 210 g depending on version, and the successor page confirms 199 g for this model.

Where it fits

The direct successor is the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II, which TTArtisan describes as lighter at 176 g, with a 7-group design and a minimum focus distance of 0.4 m. Other APS-C standard primes in the database are the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 and, on Fujifilm X, the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR.

Pros and cons

Pros

f/1.8 maximum aperture with 9 aperture blades
ED glass in the optical design
Metal body with eye recognition autofocus
Standard 52 mm filter thread

Cons

0.6 m minimum focus distance is long for close subjects
Heavier and larger than the II version
No optical stabilisation
The manufacturer's page for this version is only an archived shop listing

Verdict

The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 is a straightforward budget standard prime for Sony E APS-C. It offers a bright aperture and ED glass, but the long minimum focus distance and higher weight are the points that the later II version addresses. Anyone choosing today should compare it with the II model, which is the lighter and closer focusing option from the same maker.

Technical Specifications

min focal length: 35 mm
max focal length: 35 mm
max f (min zoom): f/1.8
max f (max zoom): f/1.8
min. aperture: f/16
Elements: 10
Groups: 8
Weight: –
Filter diameter: 52 mm
min focus distance: 60 cm (23.62 in)
Length: –
Diameter: –

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Which cameras does the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 fit?

The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):: Sony A7R VI, Sony A7 V, Sony FX2, Sony A1 II, Sony A9 III, Sony A7C II, Sony A7CR, Sony ZV-E1, Sony A7R V, Sony A7 IV, Sony A1, Sony FX3, Sony A7S III, Sony A7C, Sony FX6, Sony A7R IV, Sony A9 II, Sony FX9, Sony A7 III, Sony A7R III, Sony A9, Sony A7R II, Sony A7S II, Sony A7 II, Sony A7S, Sony A7, Sony A7R
APS-C:: Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700, Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10, Sony A6600, Sony A6100, Sony A6400, Sony A6500, Sony A6300, Sony A6000, Sony A5100, Sony A5000, Sony A3000, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-6, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-F3