SUMMARY
A comparison between the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 Neo and the Sony G Master 85mm f/1.4 GM II reveals that the $99 TTArtisan lens holds its own in sharpness and color reproduction, with nearly identical white balance and skin tones. While build quality and the lack of a manual focus ring show the price difference, the TTArtisan's autofocus performance and smooth bokeh are praised. This budget option, alongside similar offerings from Viltrox and 7Artisans, makes full-frame autofocus lenses accessible for portrait work without significant investment.
TAKEAWAYS
TTArtisan's $99 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens rivals Sony's $1,800 G Master in sharpness and color.
Autofocus performance and bokeh quality are strong points for the budget TTArtisan lens.
Build quality and the absence of a physical manual focus ring are compromises of the lower price.
Chinese manufacturers are making autofocus lenses increasingly affordable for portrait photography.