TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 11mm
The 180-degree field of view and bright f/2.8 aperture give full-frame shooters a distinct fishbowl distortion and low-light capability in a compact, all-metal body. Its manual focus design and close 17cm minimum focus distance enable dramatic wide-angle perspectives at an affordable price point compared to first-party options. This lens is best for full-frame Canon photographers experimenting with stylized landscapes and creative close-ups who do not require autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 11 |
| Focal Length Max | 11 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 11mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 11mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 24-240mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 436 | 544 | 450 | 780 | 450 | 320 |
| AF Type | Manual Focus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 11mm | 12.8 | 81.9 | 61.9 | 87.8 | 48 | 84.3 | 45.1 | 33.3 | 70.3 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.1 | 69.9 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 64 | 89.3 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 90.7 | 67.3 | 70 | 37.7 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.4 | 54.7 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 77.4 | 0 | 97.2 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 76.1 | 67.9 | 64.1 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.7 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 45.1 | 93.1 | 69 | 83.3 |
Usage Scores
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