TTArtisan TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 Lens (Nikon Z) Review

The TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 is a compact, fast prime for Nikon Z APS-C cameras. It gives you a classic 35mm full-frame equivalent field of view, which is perfect for street shooting and everyday snaps.

It's tiny, light, and has autofocus, which is a big deal for a third-party lens at this price. You're getting a lot of lens for not a lot of cash, but it's not trying to be everything to everyone.

The f/1.8 aperture is great for low light and shallow depth of field, and the optical quality lands in the 72nd percentile, so it's sharp for the money. The autofocus is where you feel the budget, sitting in the 47th percentile. It's fine for casual use, but it hunts a bit in low light and isn't the fastest. There's no stabilization either, so you'll need steady hands or good light.

At around $127, it's hard to complain. You're getting a fast, autofocus prime that's built surprisingly well (92nd percentile for build). It's a steal if you want a lightweight walk-around lens and don't need pro-level AF speed or weather sealing.

Stack it up against the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Z, and you get a similar deal but a slightly longer 50mm equivalent. The Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro is more expensive but offers full-frame coverage. For Nikon Z APS-C shooters, this TTArtisan is the most compact option. If blazing-fast AF is a must, you'll need to spend more on a Nikon lens.

Buy this if you're a Nikon Z50, Z30, or Z fc shooter who wants a tiny, capable prime for street and casual portraits. Skip it if you shoot a lot of landscapes, need weather sealing, or rely on super quick autofocus for moving subjects.