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TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 AF (APS-C) Review

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The TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 AF (APS-C) lens is a decent option for a budget-friendly price. It provides sharp images with good contrast and is capable of producing beautiful bokeh, but it does struggle with some chromatic aberration and flaring issues.

The TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 AF (APS-C) lens is a good option for those on a budget. The lens provides sharp images with good contrast, especially at f2.8, and is capable of producing beautiful bokeh. Its metallic build quality is surprisingly good, although it lacks weather sealing.

Pros
  • Sharp images with good contrast
  • Beautiful bokeh
  • Surprisingly good build quality
Cons
  • Struggles with chromatic aberration
  • Moderate flaring issues
  • Autofocus may struggle at narrow apertures

The autofocus motor works well at bright apertures, but it may struggle at narrow apertures like f11 or f16.

The TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 AF (APS-C) lens is a good option for those on a budget. The lens provides sharp images with good contrast, especially at f2.8, and is capable of producing beautiful bokeh. Its metallic build quality is surprisingly good, although it lacks weather sealing. The autofocus motor works well at bright apertures, but it may struggle at narrow apertures like f11 or f16. The lens also shows some chromatic aberration and moderate flaring, especially at wider apertures. The minimum focus distance is around 60 cm, and close-up quality remains sharp, but there is still some chromatic aberration present. The lens exhibits very low vignetting and minimal barrel distortion, contributing to better image quality. Overall, the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 AF (APS-C) lens is a capable and affordable option, despite its limitations.

Overall, the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 AF (APS-C) lens is a capable and affordable option, despite its limitations.

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Christopher Frost

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