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
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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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 7Artisans Lite Series AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 | Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 35mm | 16-85mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 540 | 107 | 426 | 485 | 125 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Autofocus | STM | AF-S | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan A19B 50mm | 53.9 | 96.3 | 55.9 | 13.3 | 18.7 | 98.9 | 33.5 | 2.5 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.9 | 89 | 68 | 86.5 | 88.3 | 86.3 | 78.4 | 85.5 | 36.1 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 78.5 | 98.3 | 42.9 | 66.5 | 80.2 | 83.3 | 80.8 | 92.8 |
| 7Artisans Lite Series AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame Compare | 85.5 | 96.5 | 60.3 | 97.2 | 62 | 94.3 | 33.5 | 45.2 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 Compare | 53.9 | 78.5 | 55.4 | 64.5 | 67.5 | 80.2 | 94.3 | 89.9 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K Compare | 85.5 | 93.1 | 93.4 | 87 | 56.3 | 95.3 | 33.5 | 36.9 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $109
We started tracking prices for this product on Aug 13, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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