The resurgence of compact cameras has driven a craving for smaller mirrorless lenses – and third-party manufacturer TTArtisans has a new option that may just fit that trend. The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air is a lightweight prime APS-C lens for X-Mount and E-Mount.
As part of the brand’s Air series, the design of the new 17mm lens prioritizes a compact design. The lens measures 47mm / 1.85 inches tall. Depending on the mount, the lens weighs either 161g / 5.7oz or 178g / 6.3 oz.
The 17mm creates a 25mm equivalent on an APS-C sensor, creating a wide-angle lens that still has a “natural perspective,” the company says. That translates into an 81-degree field of view, which TTArtisans says is still wide enough for selfies and vlogging as well as travel and documentary photography.
The lens is built with 14 elements in ten groups. The lens uses six aperture blades, which will help create six-point stars when narrowing down the aperture.
Despite a focus on a lightweight design, the lens still uses a metal lens barrel, using aluminum.
As the AF in the name suggests, the lens includes an autofocus motor, which uses a stepping motor to deliver a mix of speed and quiet performance. The lens can focus as close as .18m / 7 inches from the front of the lens.
The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air, which went on sale on April 10, retails for $148. International pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but that translates to about £110 / AU$209 / CA$205.
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