TTArtisan 50/1.2
This 50mm f/1.2 for Canon RF APS-C uses a Sonnar optical concept and 10-blade diaphragm for outstanding bokeh at f/1.2. The compact 337g manual-focus lens has a tactile metal build, making it an inexpensive entry into ultra-fast portrait primes. Ideal for portrait photographers who want shallow depth of field and classic rendering without the cost of autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong aperture (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 2025100/100
All three reviews in Q4 2025 praise this lens as excellent value, with strong build quality, smooth controls, and sharpness when stopped down. Ideal for users seeking a budget-friendly manual focus option.
- Exceptional value for money, especially as a first manual focus lens.
- Solid build quality with sturdy metal construction and smooth rings.
- Sharp performance when stopped down to f/4, good for carry-around use.
- Affordable price point makes it a tough-to-beat option for Fuji and Sony users.
- Q2 202585/100
Buyers in Q2 2025 praised the lens for its sharpness, bokeh, build quality, and value at a low price, noting it is a fun, compact manual focus option.
- Excellent value for the low price, exceeding expectations for a manual focus lens.
- Good optical performance with sharpness and nice bokeh at F/2 and smaller.
- Solid build quality and clean glass, well-constructed for the cost.
- Compact and lightweight, almost pancake-sized, ideal for portability.
- Q1 202578/100
Buyers are impressed with the lens's value, build quality, and fun vintage character, though sharpness and chromatic aberration are noted.
- Great value and build quality for the price, with metal construction.
- Sharpness is good at f/1.1 and above; soft at f/0.95 for photos but usable for video.
- Significant chromatic aberration and cool color cast reported.
- Lens may not cover full sensor on some cameras (e.g., Nikon Z7).
Based on 20 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 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 43 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 50/1.2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR | FotoZ KZ-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-50mm | - | 40mm | 35mm | 16-24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.5 | f/2 | - |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1125 | 135 | 320 | 397 | 170 | 119 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | STM | STM | stepping motor | - |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | wide-angle | - | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 50/1.2 | 12.8 | 94.4 | 17.4 | 56.7 | 38.4 | 90.8 | 44.6 | 33.3 | 62 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 44.2 | 73.8 | 77.6 | 0 | 82.9 | 77.1 | 95.3 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 73.8 | 96.2 | 45.1 | 77.6 | 0 | 33.3 | 72 | 83.4 |
| Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Compare | 87.4 | 85.7 | 52.9 | 96.8 | 41.2 | 88.9 | 80.5 | 33.3 | 80.7 | 83.4 |
| Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR Compare | 87.4 | 93.1 | 96 | 34.3 | 67.3 | 90.8 | 90.7 | 33.3 | 3.4 | 37.8 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 53.8 | 65.4 | 95.3 | 99.8 | 45.1 | 66.9 | 44.6 | 66.7 | 64.6 | 83.4 |
Price
Usage Scores
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