TTArtisan TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 Lens for FUJIFILM X (Black) Review
The TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 offers fantastic build and beautiful bokeh for a bargain price, but you have to be okay with manual focus.
Overview
The TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 is a tiny, fast prime for Fujifilm shooters. For about $139, you get a 25.5mm equivalent field of view that's perfect for street and portrait work. It's a manual focus lens, so you're turning the ring yourself, but the build quality punches way above its price tag.
Performance
This lens is all about character, not clinical sharpness. The f/1.4 aperture gives you that beautiful, shallow depth of field, and the 10-blade diaphragm creates really smooth bokeh. But yeah, it's manual focus only, and the optical performance percentile is just okay. Don't expect corner-to-corner sharpness wide open, and it's not a landscape champ.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Insanely compact and light at 247g. 93th
- Beautiful, smooth bokeh from the f/1.4 aperture. 89th
- Build quality feels fantastic for the money. 89th
- Great for intimate street and portrait shots. 72th
Cons
- It's manual focus only, no autofocus.
- Optical sharpness is just average.
- No weather sealing at all.
- Not versatile, it's a one-trick pony.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 17 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
Value & Pricing
At $139, it's hard to complain. You're getting a metal-bodied, fast-aperture prime for pocket change. The value is in the experience and the look, not in perfect optics. If you want autofocus or weather sealing, you'll have to spend a lot more.
vs Competition
Compared to the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Z, you're trading autofocus for a slightly wider field of view and a faster aperture. The Fujifilm Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 is another option with AF, but it's slower at f/1.7. Against a zoom like the Panasonic 14-140mm, you lose all versatility but gain that compact size and f/1.4 light gathering. It's a niche pick.
| Spec | TTArtisan TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 Lens for FUJIFILM X (Black) | Meike Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame AF STM Lens Standard | Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | Canon Canon - RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens | Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17mm | 50mm | 35mm | 28-70mm | 14-140mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 247 | 301 | 301 | 499 | 27 | 400 |
| AF Type | — | STM | STM | Autofocus | — | STM |
| Lens Type | — | — | — | Standard Zoom | Telephoto | — |
Verdict
Buy this if you're a Fujifilm shooter who loves manual focus, wants a super compact walk-around lens, and is chasing that specific f/1.4 look on a tight budget. Skip it if you need autofocus for moving subjects, shoot a lot of landscapes, or want a do-everything lens.