TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 17mm
The f/1.4 constant aperture and 17mm focal length (25mm equivalent) deliver an 81-degree angle of view and strong low-light gathering. Its 248g all-metal barrel, smooth damped manual focus, and 10-blade diaphragm provide precise tactile control and smooth bokeh without bulk. This lens suits portrait and street photographers on Nikon Z APS-C cameras who prioritize shallow depth of field and compact portability over autofocus.
Focal length 17mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 248 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
51 Overall Score
Price £139
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 17 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multicoated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 17mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17mm | 55-200mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 248 | 255 | 550 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 17mm | 14.5 | 49.4 | 77.5 | 81.2 | 50.1 | 50 | 30.2 | 34.1 | 52.1 | 36 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.8 | 70.2 | 77 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.4 | 63.6 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84 | 80.8 | 78.4 | 91.7 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.2 | 63.2 | 95.7 | 38.7 | 93 | 86.2 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £139
Amazon.co.uk 1 offers From £139
May 3, 2026 £139
Usage Scores
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