TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
TTArtisan
44 Overall Score
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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This manual 50mm lens is praised for its compact all-metal build, smooth focus ring, and excellent value for money. Many users find it sharp enough when stopped down and enjoy the satisfying bokeh and aperture clicks. However, some report softness at wide apertures, flare issues, and occasional quality control problems like a tight mount or focus past infinity. Overall, it's a solid budget choice for those comfortable with manual focus.
Pros
- Compact all-metal construction
- Smooth focus ring
- Excellent value for money
- Satisfying bokeh
- Sharp when stopped down
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Flare issues
- Occasional quality control problems
- No electronic communication with camera
- Distortion needs manual correction
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Sharpness 6
Compactness 5
Flare and distortion 4
Quality control 3
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
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Specifications
| TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 3 |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 45 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.