TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II Lens was officially announced for Fujifilm X mount. The lens has become much lighter, more compact, and cheaper. Available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H for $125. (Sony E and Nikon Z are coming soon)
With 179g weight and smaller size, the new lens features 7 groups of 10 elements, including 2 high-refractive elements and 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements. The optimized structure reduces size while maintaining image quality.
The body is metal, with a laconic design. At the same time, the manufacturer managed to make it significantly lighter – 176 g (199 g) and smaller – 49 mm long (65 mm). As with the first version, firmware updates are provided via the USB Type-C connector on the rear cover of the lens.
TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II Lens Specifications
| Focal length | 35mm | Maximum aperture | F1.8 |
| Closest focus distance | 0.4m | Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Frame | APS-C | Diaphragm Blades | 9pcs |
| Filter size | 52mm | Optical Design | 10 Elements in 7 Groups |
| Angle of view | 45° | Focus method | AF |
| Weight | Around 176g | Mount | X / E / Z |
Key Features
Firmware Update Interface: The type-c interface for firmware update of AF 35mm F1.8 II is designed on the rear lens cap, which improves the aesthetics of the lens.
LightWeight Design: With the weight reduced from 199g to 176g, it ensures you can shoot comfortably without feeling weighed down.
Optimized Optical Design: The optical design of this lens had been adjusted from 8 groups of 10 elements to 7 groups of 10 elements, includeding 2 high-refractive elements and 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements. The optimized structure reduces size while maintaining image quality.
Standard Focal Length: With an equivalent full-frame focal length of 53mm, the 35mm focal length is popular for its close approximation to the human eyes’s field of view. It’s versatile for various shooting scenarios, from street photography to landscapes, close-ups to daily moments, effortlessly meeting different photographic needs.
F1.8 Large Aperture: The F1.8 large aperture allows more light to enter, performing excellently in low-light environments while creating soft background bokeh. Especially in portrait photography, it makes the subjet stand.
0.4M Minimum Focusing Distance: The minimum focusing distance has been reduced from 0.6m to 0.4m, allowing this lens to effortlessly capture fine details and close-up shots, making it especially ideal for close-range photography of everyday subjects like food, crafts, and other life scenes.
Fast and Accurate Autofocus: Featuring an STM and lead screw-type stepping motor, this lens supports autofous recognition for eyes, animals, and cars. The smooth and quiet focusing allows you to effortlessly capture the remarkable moments.
The body is metal, with a laconic design. At the same time, the manufacturer managed to make it significantly lighter – 176 g (199 g) and smaller – 49 mm long (65 mm). As with the first version, firmware updates are provided via the USB Type-C connector on the rear cover of the lens.
TTArtisan AF 35mm F1.8 II price and release date
For now, the TTArtisan AF 35mm F1.8 II is only available for Fujifilm cameras, and its price is $125 on Amazon. Versions for Sony E and Nikon Z will appear later. Note that the manufacturer sold the first version of this lens at a higher price of $149.
