TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo: $99 Full-Frame Portrait Lens for Sony and Nikon
TTArtisan has introduced the AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo, a portrait prime lens designed for full-frame cameras, retailing at just $99. This makes it the most budget-friendly autofocus 85mm f/1.8 option available for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount systems. The lens weighs 332 grams (11.7 ounces) and has a length of 90.5 millimeters (3.6 inches), accommodating 62mm filters while omitting a manual focus ring. It boasts an STM motor, can focus as closely as 0.8 meters (2.6 feet), and comprises 12 elements arranged in eight groups to ensure sharp images and vibrant colors. Currently available for preorder, it offers a lower price point than rivals like AstrHori and Meike, which are priced at $199.
Key facts
- TTArtisan announced the AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens for $99.
- The lens is available for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
- It is the most affordable autofocus 85mm f/1.8 lens for either system.
- The lens weighs 332 grams (11.7 ounces) in E-mount and is 90.5mm long.
- It has no manual focus ring, only a large grip.
- Optical construction: 12 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED and 2 high-index elements.
- Minimum focus distance is 0.8 meters (2.6 feet).
- Competitors: AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 II AF and Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II at $199.
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 is $648; Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S is $746.95.
- The lens uses an STM focus motor and has an 11-bladed aperture.
Entities
Institutions
- TTArtisan
- AstrHori
- Meike
- Sony
- Nikon