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TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2
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TTArtisan · 75 mm · f/2 · Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Leica L mount

TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2

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KEY FACTS
BrandTTArtisan
Announcement dateSep 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $178-199, delivering premium build quality and optical performance far above its price point
+Excellent sharpness and optical quality with minimal chromatic aberration, suitable for professional work
+Compact and lightweight full-frame 75mm prime with all-metal construction that feels premium
+Fast f/2 aperture ideal for portraits and low-light photography with pleasing bokeh
+Snappy autofocus performance with eye/animal/vehicle detection for precise subject tracking
Worth Knowing
No weather sealing, limiting use in challenging environmental conditions
Loose aperture ring that can shift easily from intended setting when handling or carrying the lens
Noticeable vignetting at f/2 and significant flare when shooting against bright light sources
Lack of aperture de-click option makes the lens less suitable for smooth video applications

General

Brand
TTArtisan
Announcement date
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2024
Released
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 is a remarkably affordable full-frame portrait prime that punches well above its sub-$200 price point with excellent build quality and optical performance. Its compact all-metal construction, sharp optics, fast f/2 aperture, and reliable autofocus make it an exceptional value for portraiture and general-purpose photography. While it lacks weather sealing and has a loose aperture ring that requires care, and exhibits some vignetting and flare wide open, the lens delivers professional-quality results and remains an outstanding bargain in the 75mm category.

Optical

Aperture Range
f/2 to f/16
Angle of View
32 degrees
Optical Design
10 elements in 7 groups
ED Elements
1 Extra Low Dispersion (ED) element
High Index Elements
4 high index glass elements
Filter Thread Size
62mm

Autofocus

Type
Lead screw stepper motor (STM)
AF Detection
Eye, animal, and vehicle detection support

Build

Construction
All-metal anodized aluminum body
Aperture Ring
Clickable (no de-click option)
Lens Hood
Yes, included

Features

Firmware Updates
USB-C port on rear lens cap
AF/MF Switch
No external switch (menu-based)
Weather sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No

Optics

Min focal length
75 mm
Max focal length
75 mm
Focal range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 mm
Zoom lens
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2
Max aperture zoom
2
Closest focusing distance
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
75 cm01500
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens weight
340 g
Lens length
How long the lens is from front to back.
72 mm
Lens diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
65 mm
Lens mount
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Leica L