TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
TTArtisan
44 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 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
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Specifications
| TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 10 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
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)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.