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TTArtisan has announced the AF 17mm f/1.8 Air, a compact and lightweight wide-angle prime designed for APS-C cameras.

Available for Sony E and Fujifilm X mount, the new lens is aimed at photographers who want a small, everyday option for street, travel, and general use—without adding much weight to their kit.

A Small, Affordable Wide-Angle Prime

Priced at just $148, the 17mm f/1.8 Air sits firmly in the budget category, making it an accessible option for users of cameras like the Fujifilm X-M5, Sony a6700, or FX30.

On APS-C, the lens offers an effective focal length of around 25mm, delivering a natural wide-angle perspective with an 81-degree field of view. Combined with its f/1.8 aperture, it should be capable in low-light situations and useful for casual video or vlogging setups.

The lens features a 14-element, 10-group optical design that includes three high-refractive index elements and two extra-low dispersion elements.

TTArtisan says this setup is designed to maintain sharpness while controlling aberrations and preserving natural color. The six-blade aperture is also expected to produce soft background blur and six-point sunstars when stopped down.

Autofocus and Handling

Autofocus is handled by a stepping motor, which the company says provides fast and quiet performance for both stills and video.

The lens can focus as close as 0.18 meters, allowing for more creative close-up shots with a wide-angle perspective. It also supports subject detection and tracking when paired with compatible camera bodies.

One of the standout aspects of the lens is its size. It weighs just 161 grams and measures 47mm in length, making it well-suited for compact camera setups.

Despite its small footprint, the lens features an all-metal body, along with both a manual focus ring and an aperture ring. It uses standard 52mm filters.

Pricing and Availability

The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air is available now for $148 through major retailers and TTArtisan’s official store. It is currently offered for Sony E and Fujifilm X-mount cameras.

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Sample Images with the TTArtisan AF 17mm F/1.8 Air

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