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TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 ASPH
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TTArtisan · 14 mm · f/2.8

TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 ASPH

From $196 — 1 offer
KEY FACTS
BrandTTArtisan
Announcement dateAug 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $196—comparable lenses cost 5-10 times more
+Excellent distortion control with dual ASPH elements for architectural work
+Fast f/2.8 aperture and 114° field of view ideal for astrophotography and low-light landscapes
+Premium all-metal aerospace-grade aluminum construction with solid mechanical feel
+Includes 77mm filter holder adapter in box, solving filter compatibility issues on ultra-wide lenses
+Compact and lightweight despite full-metal build
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only—not suitable for subjects requiring quick autofocus
−No weather sealing limits durability in harsh conditions
−No electronic contacts means no EXIF data transfer and stop-down aperture mode only
−Corner sharpness and coma performance may not match premium ultra-wide lenses from major manufacturers

General

Brand
TTArtisan
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Aug 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 ASPH is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame cameras and available in Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and L mounts. Representing an impressive entry into the budget ultra-wide lens market at $196, this manual focus prime lens delivers a massive 114° field of view, making it an attractive option for landscape, architecture, and astrophotography enthusiasts. Built from 5052 aerospace-grade aluminum, the lens feels solid and well-engineered despite its budget positioning, and the all-metal construction gives it a professional feel rivaling much more expensive alternatives. The lens manages to keep distortion to nearly imperceptible levels, making it excellent for architectural photography where maintaining straight lines is crucial.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Field of View
114°
Optical Formula
13 elements in 10 groups
Aspherical Elements
2 (dual ASPH)
Min focal length
14 mm
Max focal length
14 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
14 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
8020
Autofocus mode
No
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
20 cm01500

Build

Construction
5052 aerospace-grade aluminum
Hood
Metal screw-in hood with front filter thread
Clicked Aperture Ring
Yes, clicks at half-stops f/2.8 to f/16

Focus

Focus Ring
Smooth metallic focusing ring

Features

Electronic Contacts
None
EXIF Data Transfer
No
Automatic Aperture
No
Image Stabilization
None
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No

Mounts

Available
Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount

Physical

Lens weight
445 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm