TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
A fast f/2 aperture and compact 200g all-metal body make this full-frame 50mm prime a nimble manual-focus option for everyday carry. Its 10-blade diaphragm renders smooth, circular bokeh for portraits, and multi-layer coating preserves sharpness across the frame at a budget-friendly price. Ideal for portrait photographers and hobbyists seeking a lightweight, creative lens with tactile control.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 367 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
44 Overall Score
Price CA$92
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average optical (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 43 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 367 | 550 | 135 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm | 15.1 | 50.9 | 62.7 | 50.8 | 26.3 | 51.3 | 30.4 | 34 | 77.9 | 35.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.3 | 62.9 | 85.1 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 81.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 90.2 | 36.7 | 69.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 83.5 | 74 | 94.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 46 | 33 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 0 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.2 | 96.4 | 62.5 | 95.9 | 37.6 | 93.4 | 86.3 | 34 | 50.1 | 80.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$92
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$92
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$101
Price History
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