TTartisan’s AF 23mm f/1.8 Lens For Sony E-Mount

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TTArtisan has officially launched its new 23mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount cameras, adding another affordable and compact option to its growing lineup. Designed for APS-C sensors, the lens offers a 35mm full-frame equivalent field of view, making it a flexible pick for street, portrait, and travel work. Weighing around 210g, it feels solid thanks to a 5052 aviation-grade aluminum body and comes with a matching lens hood.

The lens features 11 elements in 9 groups and uses a 9-blade aperture for pleasing bokeh and smooth background separation. Autofocus is driven by an STM (stepping motor), which keeps things quick and quiet, a plus for video shooters as well as still photographers. The minimum focusing distance is 0.3 meters, letting you get fairly close to your subject. The wide 62° angle of view and 52mm filter thread round out a feature set that’s fairly robust for a lens at this size and price point. Maximum aperture is f/1.8, closing down to f/16 for when you need more depth of field or shooting in brighter conditions.

One quirky but thoughtful design detail: the USB-C firmware update port is hidden in the rear lens cap instead of on the lens body itself, keeping the sleek, classic design intact. Pricing for the lens is at $127.

You can see full details on TTArtisan’s website here