TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS that are compatible with the Canon RF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Canon RF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the TTArtisan 17mm F4 ASPH Tilt-Shift Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the TTArtisan 17mm F4 ASPH Tilt-Shift lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has a maximum diameter of 88mm and a total length of 113mm . It weighs 1051g / 37.1 oz .
Focal Range
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has a fixed focal length of 17mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5mm .
Optical Image Stabilization
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS
Maximum Magnification Ratio
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m . 0.12x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The TTArtisan 17mm F4 ASPH Tilt-Shift features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. Given the wider 17mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Optical Construction of the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS Lens Hood
Recommended Accessories for the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS .
Body Colour
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the TTArtisan 17mm F4 ASPH Tilt-Shift.
Top Alternatives of TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS in Other Lens Mounts
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