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TTArtisan 23mm F1.8

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Table of Contents / Table des matières hide
1 Presentation
1.1 Specifications
1.2 AF performance
2 Optical performances / Performances optiques
2.1 Sharpness / Piqué
2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distorsion / flare
2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare
2.3 Bokeh / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs
3 Video
4 Comparison
4.1 Specifications
4.2 Sharpness / Piqué
4.3 Bokeh & Color rendition / Distorsion / CA / Resistance to flare
4.4 Samples images
4.5 Conclusion
5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos
6 Conclusion (English)
6 Conclusion (Français)
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All photos , taken with Sony A6600 and without post processing are available in full size (24Mpix) in the following Flickr album : TTArtisan 23mm F1.8

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1 Presentation

1.1 Specifications

  • Weight : 210 g
  • Price : 125$/169 euros
  • Aperture : F1.8- F16
  • Length : 60mm
  • Filter : 52mm
  • 9 blades aperture
  • Minimal focusing distance : 30 cm
  • Lens hood
  • USB C dock for firmware upgrade

The Lens is light and of moderate size 

Build quality is good. Ergonomics are reduced to the minimum with no button at all.

The lens firmware can be upgraded via a USB C port in the rear cap/dock

Close-up view of a black camera lens labeled 'AF 1.8/23' with a ribbed focus barrel.
Image of the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens, showcasing a black cylindrical design with ribbed texture and engraved branding on the lens cap.
Close-up of a 23mm camera lens, showcasing its cylindrical design and attached lens hood.
A close-up of a TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens showcasing its exterior design, including a textured barrel and a USB-C port for firmware updates.
Close-up view of the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens, showcasing its smooth surface and focus ring design.
Close-up view of a TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens, showcasing its black metallic body and textured focusing ring.

  • Poids : 210g
  • Prix : 125$/169 euros
  • Ouverture : F1.8 – F16
  • Longueur : 60 mm
  • Filtre : 52mm
  • Diaphragme à 9 lamelles
  • Distance minimale de mise au point : 30 cm
  • Pare soleil 
  • Dock avec port USB C pour les mise à jour

L’objectif est de léger et de taille moyenne

La qualité de construction est bonne, mais l’ergonomie est des plus simples : aucun bouton!

Le firmware de l’objectif peut entree mis à jour via un port usb C sur le dock fourni

SONY A6600 camera with a TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens attached, showcased with a black body and lens, including a SmallRig base.
A Sony camera with a TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens attached, featuring a lens hood and mounted on a SmallRig base.

1.2 AF performance

  • AF is moderately fast , it accuracy is Ok in 90% of the case. but sometimes there hare some obvious focusing issues as shown below. Let’s count on TTArtisan to upgrade the firmware to solve those AF issues

Performances AF

  • L’AF est moyennement rapide. La précision est à 90% . On a de temps à autres spécialement quand on utilise pas le collimateur central des ratés évidents (voir les exemples ci dessous). Esperons que TTArtisan améliore cela via des mises à jour firmware
A lush green area with trees and a pond in the foreground, featuring a modern glass building in the background.
A blurry image of a modern building with glass windows, surrounded by greenery.
A blurred photograph of a busy indoor shopping gallery with people walking; a young woman in the foreground smiling and slightly out of focus, wearing an orange top.
A lively street scene featuring pedestrians walking on a paved walkway, with a historic building in the background and construction activity visible on the right side.
A busy urban street scene featuring a cyclist riding past pedestrians, restaurants, and construction scaffolding in a European city.
A cyclist riding on a street in a bustling urban area with outdoor restaurant seating and a white delivery van in the foreground. The scene features buildings with a mix of architecture and scaffolding.
A person riding a bicycle on a city street with a lottery shop in the background.
A busy urban street scene featuring a cyclist riding past pedestrians and storefronts. The cyclist is in the foreground, and people are walking in different directions along the pavement. Modern buildings and construction work are visible in the background.
A cyclist in an orange delivery uniform rides on a modern plaza, surrounded by people and buildings, with bicycles parked in the background.
A cyclist wearing an orange jacket and a black helmet is riding a bicycle in a construction area with modern buildings and a green wall advertisement in the background.
A cyclist wearing an orange jacket and carrying a delivery backpack rides through a city square, with buildings and people visible in the background.
A person in an orange jacket riding a bicycle, with a delivery backpack, in an urban setting with pedestrians and a delivery truck in the background.
A woman riding a bicycle on a city square with construction and pedestrians in the background.
A woman riding a bicycle in an urban setting, with construction and a large green advertising board in the background.
A woman riding a bicycle on a paved square, surrounded by trees and construction sites, with posters displayed in the background.
A cyclist riding in a bustling square with festival posters displayed on the left and a delivery truck parked nearby.

2 Optical performances / Performances optiques

2.1 Sharpness / Piqué

Tableau comparatif des performances de piqué de l'objectif à différentes ouvertures.

The tests were made on a Sony A6000 with its 24 Mpix

In the centre results are good but only become excellent as of F5.6. The corners are bad wide open and need F4 to reach very good

Les tests on été effectués sur un A6000, avec ses 24Mpix

Au centre, les résultats sont bons à pleine ouverture et deviennent excellents seulement à F5.6 . Pour les coins c’est mauvais à pleine ouverture , il faut attendre F4 pour atteindre le grade très bon

Centre / Centre

A wooden bookshelf filled with various books and decorative items, including a small gnome figure, with a floral-patterned wall in the background.
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11
  • F16

Corners / Coins

A cozy interior scene featuring a white wooden cabinet filled with books, a small gnome figurine, and a few decorative items. On the left, there's a colorful framed artwork hanging on the wall.
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11
  • F16

Close subjects / Sujets proches

At short distance same results

Même résultats à courte distance

A collection of various cookbooks and culinary literature, with a 20 euro banknote placed prominently in front.
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8

Portraits

Good results wide open, and excellent as of F4, very good skin tone and skin rendering , enough contrast but not too much for skins

Bons résultats dès la pleine ouverture, excellent à F4 : très bon rendu des peaux avec le bon niveau de contraste qui ne durcit pas les traits

Portrait of a smiling young woman in a brightly lit gallery with blurred background.
F1.8
Close-up of a person's eye, showcasing detailed eyelashes and a reflection of the surrounding environment in the eye.
A smiling woman wearing an orange top, standing in a stylish indoor shopping arcade with marble walls and shops in the background.
F2.8
Close-up of a person's eye with detailed eyelashes and eyebrow, showcasing the texture of the skin.
Smiling woman in an orange top standing in a busy shopping arcade, with blurred shoppers and shop windows in the background.
F4
Close-up of a human eye showcasing detailed eyelashes and the reflection of light in the iris.
A smiling young woman with long hair and a white shirt is standing in an indoor shopping arcade, with various shops and people in the blurred background.
F1.8
Close-up of a person's eyes, showcasing their blue irises and light skin tone.
A smiling young woman in a bright alleyway, with shops in the background. The photo captures a lively urban atmosphere.
F2.8
Close-up of a person's eyes, showcasing details of the eyelashes and eyebrows.
A smiling person in a white shirt and necklace, standing in a covered shopping gallery with blurred figures in the background.
F4
Close-up of a person's eyes with clear blue irises and detailed eyelashes.
Portrait of a smiling man with short, curly hair, wearing a white shirt and a backpack, standing in a busy square with blurred people in the background.
F1.8
Close-up of a person's eye showing details of the eyelid and iris.
A smiling man with a beard wearing a white shirt and carrying a backpack, stands in a busy square with blurred people and historical buildings in the background.
F2.8
Close-up of a person's eye, showcasing detailed textures of the skin and eyelashes.
A smiling man with short, curly hair wearing a white shirt and a backpack, standing in a busy plaza with historic buildings in the background.
F4
Close-up view of an eye, showcasing details of the skin and eyelashes.

Distants subjects / Sujets lointains

Results are good to very good wide open and excellent at F5.6 , corners are average wide open. You need to close to F5.6 to get them to good/very good level

Les résultas sont bons à très bon max à pleine ouverture au centre et excellent à F5.6 , pour les coins c’est moyen et il faut attendre F5.6 pour atteindre le grade bon à très bon

Close-up view of a modern architectural ceiling with a geometric design and transparent glass sections, showcasing the interplay of light and shadows.
F1.8 centre
A geometric architectural detail featuring a pattern of intersecting lines and a transparent roof with visible sky.
F5.6 centre
Close-up of an abstract reflection on a building's glass facade, showcasing geometric shapes and contrasting colors.
F1.8 corner
Abstract geometric pattern on a building facade, featuring colorful window reflections and overlapping shapes.
F5.6 corner
Urban scene featuring a modern architectural structure with a large, geometric canopy. Bicycles are parked nearby, and tall buildings stand in the background under a cloudy sky.
full size
Close-up view of a modern building's curved glass facade, showcasing the reflections and geometric patterns.
F1.8 centre
Close-up view of a modern building's curved glass facade, showcasing a pattern of windows and reflections.
F5.6 centre
Close-up view of the top of a modern building featuring a rounded roof and glass windows reflecting the sky.
F1.8 corner
Close-up view of a modern architectural structure with rounded roof and glass panels.
F5.6 corner
A modern glass building surrounded by lush greenery and a pond, with a cloudy sky in the background.
full size

2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distorsion / flare

  • Vignetting : very present wide open, negligible at F5.6
  • Chromatic aberrations are low
  • LocA are low
  • Distortion is moderate in barrel
  • Resistance to flare is ok but not great
  • You get some nice sunstars when closed at F16

2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare

  • Le vignettage : très visible à pleine ouverture , négligeable à F5.6
  • Les aberrations chromatiques sont faibles
  • Les AC longitudinales sont faibles
  • Distorsion moyenne en barillet
  • La résistance au flare est correcte mais pourrait être meilleure
  • On obtient de beaux effets d’étoiles en fermant à F16
A white bookshelf with glass doors, displaying various books and a small decorative gnome in the center. The bookshelf is set against a light wall with a detailed floral design.
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A wooden bookshelf with glass doors containing various books, decorative items, and a gnome figure on the middle shelf. The bookshelf is positioned against a light-colored wall with a floral pattern.
corrected
A close-up view of green foliage against a bright blue sky with the sun partially hidden, creating a starburst effect through the leaves.
F1.8 CA /AC
Close-up image of green leaves in bright light, creating a soft focus effect with a lens flare.
crop 100%
Bright sunlight peeking through green leaves, creating a starburst effect.
F16 flare sunstars
Open book pages with text visible in a blurred background, showcasing printed content.
Loca F1.8
Close-up image of printed text on a page, displaying details of architectural features and decorative elements.
Crop 100% LoCA

2.3 Bokeh  / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs

  • The Bokeh balls are good wide open but as of F2.8 we see the 9 blades.
  • The background blur is soft wide open but a little bit more busier as of F2.8
  • The Color rendition is very good
  • Les ronds de Bokeh sont bons biens ronds sans artefacts notables. A Partir de F2.8 on voit un polygone à 9 cotées.
  • Le flou d’arrière plan est relativement doux à pleine ouverture, mais devient plus nerveux à partir de f2.8
  • Le rendu des couleurs est très bon
A Playmobil figurine standing on a black circular base with colorful blurred lights in the background.
F1.8
Figure en plastique de type Playmobil vêtue d'une chemise blanche et d'un gilet noir, se tenant sur un socle avec un arrière-plan flou de lumières décoratives.
F2.8
A Playmobil figure in formal attire standing on a red surface, with a softly blurred background featuring colorful lights and a glass door.
F4
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
A close-up photograph of soft pink roses with green leaves, softly blurred background emphasizing the flowers.
Close-up of green ivy leaves with water droplets, showcasing detailed texture and vibrant coloration.
Colorful crosswalk with stripes in purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
A display of colorful water bottles in various shades, including blue, green, and pink, placed on a wooden shelf with labels visible.
Colorful display of handmade soaps in various shapes and sizes arranged on wooden tables in a store setting.
Colorful display of pink dessert molds arranged on a countertop, surrounded by various sweets and decorative items.

3 Video

  • Video results are good in term of sharpness , AF , bokeh. Very good color rendering, resistance to flare is ok. Background blur could be smoother
  • Focus breathing is moderate
  • Les résultats sont bons en vidéo avec in bon piqué, bon AF bokeh et un très bon rendu des couleurs. Le flou d’arrière pan pourrait être plus doux. La résistance au flare est correcte
  • Le focus breathing est moyen
A Playmobil figure dressed in a vest and shirt stands prominently in focus on a round base, with a blurred bookshelf in the background.
A blurred view of a bookshelf filled with various books and decorative items, with a figurine in the foreground. The scene has a soft focus effect, emphasizing the depth of field.

4 Comparison

The direct competitors are the / Les concurrents directs sont

A close-up image of a Sony A6600 camera featuring a TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 lens mounted on it, showcasing its design and build quality.
Two camera lenses side by side on a neutral background. The left lens is labeled 'AF 23/1.4 E' and the right lens is a '23mm 1:1.4 DC DN' model.
Camera body with a lens attached, featuring a Sony mirrorless camera model alongside a 23mm f/1.4 lens.
Sigma 23mm F1.4
A Sony A6600 camera with a Viltrox 23mm F1.8 lens mounted, showcasing the camera body and lens design.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
Image d'un appareil photo Sony A6000 avec un objectif TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 monté, mettant en avant son design moderne et sa construction.
Sony A6000 camera with a Zeiss 18-24mm lens, showing a top view of the device.
Sony 24mm f1.8

4.1 Specifications

TArtisan 23mm F1.8 Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 DA DSMSigma 23mm F1.4 DC DNViltrox 23mm F1.4Sony E 24mm F1.8 Zeiss Sonnar
Price / Prix125$/
169 euros		268 Euros499 euros300 euros900 euros
Weight / Poids210g360g340g260g225g
Length / Longueur60mm85mm76,9mm72mm65,5mm
AF++++++++++
Buttons / RingNoneClickless Aperture ring
Focus hold
mode switch
Bague d’ouverture clics/sans clics
Bouton programmable
Mode		NoneClickless Aperture ringBagued’ouverture clics/sans clicsNone
Min focusing distance /Distance min de mise au point30cm30cm25cm30cm16cm
Build Quality / Quality de construction++++++++++++
Aperture blades / Lames de diaphragme99997
Filter / Filtre5258525249
Weather Sealing / Protection tout tempsNoYesYesNoNo

The TTArtisan thanks to its F1.8 instead of F1.4 is the lightest and cheapest but also the one with the most simple ergonomics

The Yongno is the heaviest and longest , followed by the Sigma . The Yongnuo is the most complete in term of ergonomics whereas the Sigma is the most simple one. About price : the sigma is in the upper range , the Yongnuo is the cheapest closely followed by the Viltrox. The Sony is quite old but proposed at a crazy price

Le TTArtisan grâce à son ouverture de 1.8 au lieu de F1.4 est le plus léger , compact et le moins cher de tous, mais aussi celui avec l’aéronomie la plus simpliste.

Le Yongnuo est le plus grand et le plus lourd suivi de près par le Sigma. Point de vue ergonomie c’est le Yongnuo le plus complet et le Sigma le plus dénudé. Point de vue prix le Yongnuo est le moins cher suivi de près par le Viltrox , le Sigma est dans la fourchette haute. Le Sony est hors de prix

4.2 Sharpness / Piqué

Performance comparison chart of 23mm and 24mm lenses, detailing sharpness ratings at various apertures.

The TTArtisan F1.8 AF present a similar behavior to the manual TTArtisan 23mm F1.4

The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN is well above the other. The Sony is second. Viltrox and Yongnuo can also be excellent in the centre but their corners are not good wide open

Le TTArtisan F1.8 AF present une performance similaire au TTArtisan 23mm F1.4 (MF)

Le Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN est loin devant les autres. Le Sony est numéro 2. Le Viltrox et le Yongnuo sont excellent au centre , mais les coins sont mauvais à pleine ouverture

4.3 Bokeh & Color rendition / Distorsion / CA / Resistance to flare

The Sigma has better bokeh balls, color rendition , resistance to flare, a bit lower CA. The Sony is also very good but its aperture of F1.8 is not allowing same level of background blur. The TTArtisan is one of the one with the lowest CA

All are similar for distortion and background blur smoothness, with TTArtisan having the less smooth background blur

The Yongnuo & Viltrox are also good for color rendering but a little bit less for bokeh and background blur and they suffer from visible CA

Le Sigma est le meilleur point de vue ronds de bokeh , rendu des couleurs, resistance au flare et a un niveau d’Ac un peu moins élevé. Le Sony est aussi très bon mais son ouverture de F1.8 ne permet pas d’atteindre le même niveau de flou d’arrière plan. Le TTArtisan est parmi les meilleurs pour le niveau d’AC

Les deux sont similaires en terme de distorsion et de douceur / nervosité du flou d’arrière plan avec le TTArtisan ayant le flou d’arrière plan le moins doux

Les Yongnuo et Viltrox sont bons points de vue bokeh à pleine ouverture et rendu des couleurs mais moins quand on ferme à F2.8 et plus et ils souffrent d’AC

A Playmobil figure wearing a vest and blue tie is centered in the foreground, with a colorful bokeh background featuring blurred light circles.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8
Small plastic figurine of a boy in a suit standing on a black cylindrical base, with a blurred background featuring soft bokeh lights.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
A close-up of a Playmobil figure dressed in a black vest and white shirt, standing in focus with blurred colorful lights in the background.
Sigma 23mm F1.4
A close-up of a Playmobil figure in formal attire standing on a black surface, with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
Viltrox 23mm F1.4
Close-up of a colorful abacus with worn beads in various shades.
Sony 24mm F1.8
A wooden bookshelf with glass doors displaying various books and decorative items. There is a stuffed gnome figurine on one of the shelves, along with a circular decorative piece and two stones. The background features a floral design on the wall.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8
A wooden bookshelf with glass doors displaying various books, a small decorative gnome, and some objects on the shelves, with a stylish floral design on the right side.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
A white cabinet with glass doors displaying various books, decorative items, and a small gnome figurine on a shelf.
Sigma 23mm F1.4 not corrected
A wooden cabinet with glass doors displaying a collection of books, decorative items, and personal artifacts.
Viltrox 23mm F1.4
A wooden cabinet with glass doors filled with various books, cosmetics, and personal items. A decorative statue is visible on the left side of the cabinet.
Sony 24mm F1.8
Close-up view of green leaves with a soft background blur and light flare effects.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 crop 100%
A soft-focus image showing the side of a building partially obscured by tree branches with sunlight filtering through, creating a bright and dreamy atmosphere.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 – crop 100% F1.4 CA / AC
A close-up image of bare branches against a bright, overexposed background, capturing the delicate structure of the twigs.
Sigma 23mm F1.4 crop 100%
Close-up of green leaves with sunlight filtering through, creating a vibrant contrast against a bright background.
Viltrox 23mm F1.4
Blurred image of wooden beams in front of bright windows, creating an abstract effect.
Sony 24mm F1.8
Sunlight shining through green leaves with a blue sky backdrop.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 @F16 flare sunstars
A bright sun star shining through lush green leaves and branches in a garden setting, with a brick wall in the background.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 – F16 flare
A bright sun shines over historical buildings in Brussels, with intricate architectural details visible, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Sigma 23mm F1.4 @F16
A view from below green leaves shading the sunlight, creating a starburst effect through the foliage.
Viltrox 23mm F1.4

4.4 Samples images

Portrait of a smiling woman in an orange top standing in a shopping gallery, with blurred background of people and shops.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling softly against a colorful mural background.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
A smiling young woman stands in a busy square with historical buildings in the background, her hair softly blowing in the breeze.
Sigma 23mm F1.4
A portrait of a woman with long brown hair, wearing a white shirt, standing outdoors with a background of green foliage.
Viltrox 23mm F1.4
Portrait of a person with red hair and piercings, smiling while standing on a tree-lined sidewalk.

4.5 Conclusion

You get what your pay for : The sigma is 50% more expensive but it is better in most areas and a flawless lens to use except maybe from some CA that are typical for this focal length and aperture. Its only issue is the lack of aperture ring for video

The TTArtisan is one of the less good , but provide globally good results at an unbeatable price to a very good proposal for low budget shooters

On a ce qu’on paye , le sigma est 50% plus cher que le Viltrox , mais il est supérieur dans la plupart des domaines et une optique quasi parfaite , ses point faible est le niveau d’AC à pleine ouverture mais qui est typique pour cette focale et cette ouverture et son manque de bague d’ouverture pour la vidéo

le TTArtisan est certe un des moins bons mais avec des résultats tout a fait honorables et bon il sera parfait pour les petit budget

5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos

The samples photos confirm the overall good behaviour of the lens for the price with especially very good color rendering for a low budget lens

Les photos d’exemples confirment le bon comportement de l’optique pour son prix avec en particulier un rendu des couleurs très bon pour une optique à petit budget

A collection of colorful water bottles displayed on a wooden shelf, featuring various pastel hues and labels that indicate their function.
Display of different varieties of waffles topped with chocolate, strawberries, and cream, labeled as 'GAUFRE'.
A close-up of vibrant red strawberries in plastic containers, showcasing their shiny skin and fresh appearance.
A vibrant street scene featuring a large colorful mural on a building, with a person in a hat walking towards it and several people engaged in activities nearby.
A modern red sculpture displayed in a historic gallery with shoppers in the background.
A display of postcards featuring images of Brussels, Belgium, with a blurred background of people walking in the street.
A person standing in a busy square, wearing a white shirt and beige shorts, with a camera, surrounded by a crowd and historic buildings in the background.
Three people standing together in a hallway with a glass ceiling, dressed casually, showcasing a variety of styles and colors.
A person standing in a cobblestone square wearing a white button-up shirt, beige shorts, and white sneakers, with their arms crossed and a smile, surrounded by a crowd and historic buildings in the background.
Two young women smiling in a covered arcade, with shops in the background.
Portrait of three smiling individuals standing in a historic arcade with elegant architecture in the background.
Street view of a historic building featuring a large 'DRUG OPERA' sign, with people dining at outdoor tables and passing by.
Image of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, a grand building with a classic facade featuring ornate columns and sculptures. In the foreground, people are seated on benches and walking around the plaza.
A bustling city street scene with people walking past shops featuring large glass windows and a modern architectural design, under a partly cloudy sky.
A busy street scene in a European city featuring outdoor cafes with burgundy umbrellas, people dining, and historic buildings in the background.
A lively indoor passageway with shops and cafes, adorned with floral decorations overhead. People are seated at small tables, while others stroll through the area.
Interior view of a brightly-lit toy store with colorful shelves filled with building blocks and other toys, featuring a 'Pick & Build' area.
Perspective view of a construction site featuring scaffolding with yellow and grey metal frames, guiding towards a walkway with pavement tiles and greenery on the side.
A busy street scene featuring outdoor seating at a café with umbrellas, pedestrians walking by, and a large advertisement on a building in the background.
Facade of a DoubleTree hotel featuring modern architectural details and large windows, with a couple standing near the entrance.
A bustling shopping arcade filled with people walking along a wide corridor, lined with elegant storefronts and arched glass ceilings.

6 Conclusion (English)

The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 (125$ / 168 euros) is a good lens overall : with good to excellent centre sharpness, very good color rendition and good bokeh wide open.

On the improvement points we have corners sharpness, AF , smoothness of the background blur , Bokeh balls shape

Many others do a little better but there are at least 2X the price of this TTArtisan !

Alternatives

If you want the best 23mm in term of sharpness then the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN (499 euros) offers excellent sharpness results on the entire field

Recommended for budget shooters

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Pros

  • Sharpness Consistent on the entire frame at f5.6 : very good to excellent
  • Weight and size
  • Price
  • Good build quality
  • Good bokeh balls wide open
  • Soft background blur wide open
  • Very Good color rendition
  • USB C port for firmware upgrade
  • Low CA

Average

  • Good sharpness wide open and excellent only at F5.6
  • Correct AF but could be better
  • Resistance to flare ok but could be better
  • Background blur a little busy as of F2.8
  • Bokeh balls shape as of F2.8
  • Vignetting qui strong wide open
  • Moderate distortion
  • Moderate focus breathing

Cons

  • Soft in the corners wide open, become very good at F4
A Sony camera with a TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 lens attached, featuring a lens hood, set against a plain white background.

6 Conclusion (Français)

Le TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 (125$ / 168 euros) est globalement une bonne optique : très bon à excellent piqué , très bon rendu des couleurs et bon bokeh à pleine ouverture

Dans les points d’améliorations a le piqué dans les coins , l’AF , la douceur du flou d’arrière plan, la forme des ronds de bokeh

Beaucoup de concurrent font mieux mais ils sont au moins 2 X plus cher que le TTArtisan

Alternatives

Si vous voulez le meilleur 23mm en terme de piqué alors le Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN (499 euros) offre une excellent piqué sur tout le champ

A recommander pour les petits budget

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Pour

  • Piqué consistant sur tout le champ à F5.6 : Très bon à excellent
  • Poids et taille
  • Prix
  • Bonne qualité de construction
  • Beaux ronds de Bokeh à pleine ouverture
  • Flou d’arrière plan doux à pleine ouverture
  • Très Bon rendu des couleurs
  • Faible AC
  • Mise à jour firmware par port USB C

Moyen

  • Bon piqué au centre à pleine ouverture qui ne devient excellent que à F5.6
  • AF correct mais qui pourrait être meilleur
  • Vignettage important à pleine ouverture
  • Resistance au flare correcte mais qui pourrait être meilleure
  • Distorsion modérée
  • Flou d’arrière plan un peu nerveux à partir de F2.8
  • Forme des ronds de bokeh à partir de F2.8
  • Focus breathing modéré

Contre

  • Piqué mous dans les coins, il faut attendre F5.6 pour le grade très bon

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