TTArtisan A19B 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 (13th percentile)
- Below average optical (19th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 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 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan A19B 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E SEL18135 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 450 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan A19B 50mm | 53.8 | 96.4 | 55.9 | 13.2 | 18.7 | 98.9 | 33.5 | 2.5 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 81 | 63.8 | 85.3 | 96.5 | 69.4 | 97.8 | 51.7 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.4 | 84.5 | 85.4 | 91.4 | 81.3 | 86.3 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 36.1 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 84.5 | 84.6 | 49.9 | 85.7 | 86.3 | 80.6 | 85.4 | 96.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85.4 | 89 | 74.5 | 85.3 | 87.6 | 86.3 | 67.8 | 67.4 | 36.1 |
| Sony E SEL18135 Compare | 97.7 | 78.5 | 71.7 | 39.2 | 77.7 | 80.2 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 81.3 |
Usage Scores
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