{"product_id":"tt-artisan-23mm-f1-point-4-aps-c","title":"TT Artisan 23mm f\/1.4 Manual-Focus Lens for APS-C\/Micro 4\/3 Mirrorless Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable in black or silver, the TTArtisan 23mm f\/1.4 combines a compact form factor with a distinctive retro-inspired design. Designed for mirrorless cameras, this manual focus prime lens delivers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 50mm, making it a versatile choice for portraits, street photography, everyday shooting, and creative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright f\/1.4 maximum aperture performs well in low-light conditions and provides excellent control over depth of field, helping you isolate subjects with attractive background separation. Its manual focus operation offers precise control for photographers who prefer a more deliberate shooting experience, while the dedicated aperture ring delivers tactile exposure adjustments directly on the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with eight elements in six groups, including one low-dispersion element and three high-index elements, the lens is designed to minimise aberrations while maintaining sharpness, contrast, and colour accuracy throughout the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet photographers seeking a compact everyday lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait photographers looking for natural subject separation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel photographers wanting a lightweight prime lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnthusiasts who enjoy manual focus photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreators seeking a classic 50mm equivalent field of view\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mirrorless cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23mm focal length with 50mm full-frame equivalent angle of view\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright f\/1.4 maximum aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual focus operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated manual aperture ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum focusing distance of 7.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical design with eight elements in six groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes one low-dispersion element and three high-index elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in black or silver finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e23mm Focal Length\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 23mm focal length delivers a natural perspective equivalent to a 50mm lens on a full-frame camera, making it suitable for a wide range of photographic subjects without feeling too wide or too tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFast f\/1.4 Aperture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large maximum aperture allows more light to reach the sensor, helping when shooting in dim environments while also enabling shallow depth of field effects and selective focus techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eManual Focus Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual focusing provides precise control over composition and focus placement, particularly useful for street photography, portraits, and creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Optical Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens incorporates one low-dispersion element and three high-index elements to help reduce optical aberrations and maintain image quality, colour accuracy, and sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e10-Blade Diaphragm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rounded 10-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, natural-looking out-of-focus areas, producing pleasing background blur when shooting at wider apertures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose This Lens\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TTArtisan 23mm f\/1.4 offers a classic focal length, fast aperture, and fully manual shooting experience in a compact, stylish package. Its combination of low-light capability, subject isolation, and tactile controls makes it an appealing option for photographers who value creative control and a traditional approach to image-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday carry and walkaround shooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-light photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative shallow depth of field imagery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this an autofocus lens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The TTArtisan 23mm f\/1.4 is a fully manual focus lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the full-frame equivalent focal length?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 23mm focal length provides an angle of view equivalent to approximately 50mm on a full-frame camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for low-light photography?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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