TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm
The ultra-bright f/1.2 aperture on a Micro Four Thirds mount delivers exceptional subject isolation and low-light capability for a 50mm prime. Its fully manual, all-metal construction offers a tactile shooting experience at a budget-friendly price point. This lens is best for portrait photographers on the MFT system who prioritize shallow depth of field and hands-on control over autofocus convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/9 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 135 | 107 | 515 | 130 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 50mm | 53.9 | 95.6 | 32.3 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 2.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.7 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81 | 93.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 77.6 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 46.4 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 49.3 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $109
We started tracking prices for this product on Aug 13, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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