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TTArtisan 10028 100mm

58 Professional Score
100mmf/2.8L-MountIS
Why we recommend this

The f/2.8 aperture combined with a specialized optical design produces a distinctive soap bubble bokeh with bright-edged circles for an ethereal look. Its lightweight 307g aviation aluminum build and M42 mount offer broad compatibility with modern mirrorless cameras via adapters. This lens is best for portrait photographers seeking a unique, vintage rendering style without the cost of rare legacy glass.

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm

53.2 Professional Score
50mmf/22L-MountWeather Sealed
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Its compact 300g build and weather-sealed construction stand out, delivering a standard 50mm f/1.8 perspective with a linear AF motor that suppresses focus breathing for smooth video pulls. The optical design incorporates three aspherical elements and one ED element to maintain sharpness and control chromatic aberration across the full-frame image. This lens is best for L-mount hybrid shooters needing a lightweight, all-purpose prime that transitions seamlessly between stills and video in harsh conditions.

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TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm

34.6 Professional Score
50mmf/16L-Mount
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The f/1.2 maximum aperture on this 50mm prime for APS-C sensors blurs busy backgrounds and isolates subjects clearly, while the 10 circular aperture blades enhance bokeh quality. Its aluminum body weighs only 330 grams, making it light for a lens with such a wide aperture, and the 7-element, 5-group optical design promotes sharpness and low distortion. This manual-focus lens suits portrait photographers who want a bright, compact prime for controlled shooting, though it is not ideal for macro work.

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