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TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£150
Avg. price in US: ~$130
Lens mount: Fujifilm X, Sony E
Maximum focal length: 14 mm
Maximum aperture (telephoto end): 3.5
Optical image stabilization: no
Maximum angle of view: 92 °

TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 review. Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among camera lenses and if it is worth buying.

7.3

Very good

7.0

Very good

8.4

Excellent

7.1
Low-light photography
Score components:
70.0%
9.7
Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
30.0%
1.0
Optical image stabilization
5.0
Travel
Score components:
30.0%
?
Lens length
25.0%
8.8
Lens diameter
25.0%
1.0
Weather sealing (splashproof)
20.0%
1.0
Optical image stabilization

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Verdict

The TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 is an ultra-compact APS-C pancake lens featuring a 21mm full-frame equivalent focal length and an 8-element, 7-group optical design that includes two ED and two aspherical elements. Weighing just 98g with an aviation-grade aluminum body, it utilizes an STM stepping motor for quiet, accurate autofocus with eye and animal detection support. Its main characteristics include a clicked aperture ring (f/3.5 to f/16), a 92° field of view, and a unique firmware update port built into the rear lens cap. Key pros are its extreme portability, solid metal build quality, and affordable price point. However, notable cons include significant vignetting, soft corner performance at wider apertures, and a lack of weather sealing.

Technical Specifications of TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5

Overall score

7.3

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.

When it matters: When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.

Mount & Format

1.0

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Lens type

What it is: The optical category that indicates whether the lens is a prime, zoom, macro, fisheye, or another design.

When it matters: When you are choosing between a prime, zoom, macro, or specialty lens for the kind of subjects you shoot.

Importance: LOW

prime

Lens mount

What it is: The mechanical and electronic interface that determines which cameras the lens can be attached to.

When it matters: When camera compatibility and access to the right lens ecosystem are central to your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

Fujifilm X, Sony E

Sensor format coverage

What it is: The largest sensor size the lens is designed to cover without severe vignetting.

When it matters: When you need the lens to fully cover your camera sensor without heavy corner darkening.

Importance: LOW

APS-C

Filter thread size

What it is: The diameter of the front filter thread used for screw-in filters and compatible accessories.

When it matters: When you plan to use screw-in filters such as polarizers, ND filters, or protective glass.

Importance: LOW

39 mm

Teleconverter compatibility

What it is: Whether the lens can be used with compatible teleconverters to extend focal length.

When it matters: When you want to extend reach for wildlife or sports without changing to a different long lens.

Importance: HIGH

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Optics & Aperture

8.0

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Minimum focal length

What it is: The shortest focal length the lens can provide, which determines its widest framing.

When it matters: When wide framing matters for landscapes, interiors, architecture, or travel shots.

Importance: LOW

14 mm

Maximum focal length

What it is: The longest focal length the lens can reach, which determines its telephoto reach.

When it matters: When you need more reach for wildlife, sports, stage events, or distant details.

Importance: LOW

14 mm

Optical zoom

What it is: The ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths available in the lens zoom range.

When it matters: When you want one lens to cover a broader range of compositions without swapping glass.

Importance: LOW

?

Maximum angle of view

What it is: The widest scene the lens can capture at its shortest focal length.

When it matters: When you need to fit more of a room, skyline, or landscape into the frame.

Importance: LOW

92 °

Minimum angle of view

What it is: The narrowest scene the lens captures at its longest focal length.

When it matters: When you want tighter framing on faraway subjects without moving closer.

Importance: LOW

92 °

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Focus & Controls

7.2

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Focus motor

What it is: The autofocus drive system responsible for moving lens elements into focus.

When it matters: When fast, quiet autofocus matters for video, wildlife, street shots, or moving subjects.

Importance: LOW

STM

Minimum focus distance

What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.

When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

Maximum reproduction ratio

What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.

When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.

Importance: MEDIUM

Full-time manual focus

What it is: The ability to adjust focus manually without leaving autofocus mode.

When it matters: When you want to fine-tune focus instantly without switching out of autofocus.

Importance: HIGH

Internal focusing

What it is: A focusing design in which internal elements move while the outer barrel length stays unchanged.

When it matters: When you use polarizers, gimbals, or close-up setups that benefit from a lens that does not extend while focusing.

Importance: HIGH

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Stabilization

4.2

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Optical image stabilization

What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.

When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)

What it is: The rated stabilizer benefit, measured in stops, under CIPA testing standards.

When it matters: When you are comparing stabilized lenses and want to know how much handheld shutter-speed advantage they offer.

Importance: HIGH

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Build & Handling

6.1

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Weight

What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.

When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.

Importance: HIGH

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Lens length

What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.

When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.

Importance: HIGH

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Lens diameter

What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.

When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Weather sealing (splashproof)

What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.

When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.

Importance: HIGH

Metal mount

What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.

When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.

Importance: HIGH

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Lab Scores

9.0

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DxOMark overall score

What it is: The combined DxOMark lens rating based on lab-tested optical performance.

When it matters: When you want a quick lab-based summary of overall optical performance before comparing lenses in detail.

Importance: HIGH

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DxOMark sharpness score

What it is: The DxOMark subscore that reflects how much detail the lens can resolve across the frame.

When it matters: When fine detail matters for landscapes, product work, or high-resolution cameras.

Importance: HIGH

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DxOMark transmission

What it is: The measured light transmission of the lens, expressed as T-stop rather than nominal f-number.

When it matters: When real light loss matters for exposure consistency in studio, cinema, or mixed-lens shoots.

Importance: MEDIUM

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DxOMark distortion

What it is: The DxOMark metric that measures how much the lens bends straight lines away from their true shape.

When it matters: When straight lines matter in architecture, interiors, copy work, or product photography.

Importance: MEDIUM

?

DxOMark vignetting

What it is: The DxOMark measurement of corner darkening relative to the center of the image.

When it matters: When even corner brightness matters for skies, studio backdrops, or clean product shots.

Importance: MEDIUM

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TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 vs the average camera lens

Why is TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 better than the average camera lens?

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Has aperture ring
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
Clicked aperture ring.
What it is: A dedicated ring on the lens used to control the aperture directly.
When it matters: When you want direct tactile control over exposure while shooting photos or video.
Importance: MEDIUM
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
Has de-clickable aperture ring
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.4% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
De-clickable aperture ring.
What it is: An aperture ring that can switch from stepped clicks to smooth rotation for video work.
When it matters: When you shoot video and need smooth aperture changes without audible or visible click steps.
Importance: MEDIUM
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.4% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
Newer release date
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 was released more recently than the average camera lens.
What it is: The date when the lens model was first officially introduced.
When it matters: When you prefer a newer optical design with more modern autofocus, coatings, or stabilization features.
Importance: LOW
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 was released more recently than the average camera lens.2025 vs 2016
15 mm narrower lens barrel
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 is slimmer than the average camera lens (62 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.
When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 is slimmer than the average camera lens (62 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.62 mm vs 77 mm
0.05 m shorter minimum focus distance
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.3 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.
When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.
Importance: MEDIUM
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.3 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.0.25 m vs 0.3 m
3.53x cheaper
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 is cheaper than the average camera lens (£150 vs £530).
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 is cheaper than the average camera lens (£150 vs £530).£150 vs £530
9% better value for money
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (8.01 vs 7.346).
What it is: An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (8.01 vs 7.346).8.01 vs 7.35
Has aperture ring
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
Has de-clickable aperture ring
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.4% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
0.05 m shorter minimum focus distance
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.3 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
Newer release date
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 was released more recently than the average camera lens.
15 mm narrower lens barrel
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 is slimmer than the average camera lens (62 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.

Focus & Controls

Build & Handling

Why is TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 worse than the average camera lens?

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2 fewer aperture blades
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
0.7 higher f-number at telephoto end
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
0.06 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1x vs 0.192x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192x.
Not weather-sealed
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Fixed lens hood
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 79.6% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
Not weather-sealed
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.
When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.
Importance: HIGH
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
2 fewer aperture blades
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
What it is: The number of diaphragm blades that shape the aperture opening and influence blur rendering.
When it matters: When the look of out-of-focus highlights matters in portraits, close-ups, or cinematic video.
Importance: HIGH
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.7 vs 9
0.7 higher f-number at telephoto end
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
What it is: The widest aperture available at the long end of the zoom range, affecting light intake and background blur.
When it matters: When you shoot at the long end in low light or want stronger background blur for portraits and sports.
Importance: HIGH
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.3.5 vs 2.8
Fixed lens hood
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 79.6% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
What it is: A hood design that can be mounted backward on the lens for more compact storage.
When it matters: When compact packing matters and you want the hood stored neatly on the lens.
Importance: LOW
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 79.6% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
0.06 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1x vs 0.192x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192x.
What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.
When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.
Importance: MEDIUM
TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5 has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1x vs 0.192x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192x.0.13 x vs 0.192 x

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(Reviews last updated: July 2026)

What customers like about TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5?

Extremely compact and lightweight 'pancake' design, weighing only 98g
Highly affordable price point, often costing less than $130
Durable all-metal build quality using aviation-grade aluminum
Includes a physical clicked aperture ring
Quiet autofocus operation using a stepping motor (STM)
Impressively low barrel distortion for an ultra-wide lens

What customers dislike about TTArtisan AF 14mm F 3 5?

Heavy and persistent vignetting across most aperture settings
Inconsistent autofocus reliability, especially in low light or when focusing at infinity
Softness in the corners and edges of the frame regardless of aperture
Frequent and strong lens flare in bright lighting conditions
Slow maximum aperture of f/3.5, limiting low-light performance and bokeh potential
Lacks weather sealing for protection against dust and moisture

Expert reviews

nikonland.it

03/12/2025

Summary of the review

TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3,5: il wide per il nikonista vintage

The TTArtisan AF 14mm f/3.5 is an ultra-compact, lightweight APS-C autofocus lens designed for travel and reportage photography, weighing just 98 grams and measuring 31mm in depth. In this field test, the reviewer mounts the Sony E-mount version onto a Nikon Z50II camera using a Viltrox E-Z electronic adapter. The lens features an all-metal build, a 39mm filter thread, a 25cm minimum focusing distance, and dedicated manual focus and aperture rings—the latter including an 'A' position for camera-body control. It also features an innovative rear lens cap equipped with a USB-C port and electronic contacts to facilitate firmware updates. The review highlights several pros and cons, focusing heavily on its strong vintage character. On the positive side, the lens delivers surprisingly low barrel distortion for a 14mm wide-angle lens, yields sharp and crisp images in direct sunlight, and is highly affordable at a list price of $129 USD. On the negative side, it is prone to significant vignetting across all aperture settings (even down to f/16) and experiences heavy ghosting and lens flare when shooting directly into light sources. Additionally,...

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