TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.25m / 9.8 inch
98g / 3.5 oz
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a maximum diameter of 63mm and a total length of 37mm . It weighs 98g / 3.5 oz .
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 Size
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a filter thread of 39mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 39mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a fixed focal length of 14mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 21mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 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 AF 14mm F3.5 MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5
Maximum Magnification Ratio
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.13x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m . 0.13x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 features a maximum aperture of F3.5 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. While a maximum aperture of F3.5 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 14mm 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 AF 14mm F3.5's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 7 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 high-index 2 ED (extra-low dispersion) 2 aspherical
Optical Construction of the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5
Lens Hood
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
What is in the box of TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5
Body Colour
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is available in Black color.
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5.
Top Alternatives of TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 in Other Lens Mounts
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