{"product_id":"tt-artisan-af-35mm-f1-8-ii-aps-c-prime-lens","title":"TT ARTISAN AF 35mm F1.8 II APS-C Prime Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AF 35mm F1.8 II is an APS-C prime lens designed for general-purpose photography, combining a standard focal length with a bright F1.8 aperture. It has been redesigned to reduce weight while maintaining optical performance, making it more practical for travel, street photography, and long handheld shooting sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn updated optical structure helps balance image quality with a more compact build, while modern autofocus and close focusing capability support a wide range of everyday shooting situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens is suited to photographers who want a compact, versatile prime for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet and documentary photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and everyday carry setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits with natural perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-up detail and lifestyle shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo creators needing lightweight autofocus support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPS-C prime lens with 35mm focal length (approx. 53mm full-frame equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright F1.8 aperture for low-light performance and background separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced weight: 176g (down from 199g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal 5052 aviation aluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive and 2 ED elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum focusing distance: 0.4m (improved from 0.6m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM and lead screw stepping motor autofocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye, animal, and vehicle subject detection support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType-C firmware update interface integrated into rear lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works \/ component breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens uses a revised optical design of 7 groups and 10 elements, including ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and high-refractive elements. This helps control optical aberrations while allowing a more compact physical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STM stepping motor with lead screw drive enables smooth autofocus performance, supporting subject recognition such as eyes, animals, and vehicles for more reliable tracking in everyday shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA redesigned lightweight body improves handling, especially during extended handheld use or travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key improvement of this version is balance: reduced weight without sacrificing optical capability. The F1.8 aperture allows for strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field, while the updated autofocus system supports modern subject tracking workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closer 0.4m minimum focus distance adds flexibility for detail-oriented shooting, making the lens more adaptable across different creative scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet photography with natural perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel photography where weight matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits with soft background separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood, craft, and tabletop close-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo shooting requiring quiet autofocus and stability support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this lens support autofocus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it features STM and lead screw-type autofocus with subject detection support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for close-up shooting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the minimum focusing distance is 0.4m for improved close-range detail capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support firmware updates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, firmware updates are handled via a Type-C interface integrated into the rear lens cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TT Artisan","offers":[{"title":"Nikon Z","offer_id":58178565112195,"sku":"ART-TTAF3518IIZB","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sony E","offer_id":58178565144963,"sku":"ART-TTAF3518IIEB","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fuji X","offer_id":58178565079427,"sku":"ART-TTAF3518IIXB","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/ART-TTAF3518IIB-TTARTISAN-35-MM-F1-8-AF-APS-C-LENS-01.jpg?v=1780664249","url":"https:\/\/www.essentialphoto.co.uk\/products\/tt-artisan-af-35mm-f1-8-ii-aps-c-prime-lens","provider":"EssentialPhoto \u0026 Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}