SUMMARY
Christopher Frost evaluated the TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo lens on a Sony a7C R, finding it lacking despite its $89 price point for full-frame shooting. The lens exhibits softness and purple fringing at f/1.8, and the absence of a manual focus ring hinders critical sharpness testing. While sharpness improves by f/4, corner performance remains weak. Autofocus is slower than average and prone to missing focus, though continuous tracking is reliable. The lens also shows noticeable focus breathing, impacting video use, but offers smooth bokeh. Frost concludes that even for budget-conscious photographers, the lens's compromises are too significant, recommending saving for a better alternative.
TAKEAWAYS
The TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo lens is priced at $89 for full-frame cameras.
The lens suffers from soft centers, purple fringing at f/1.8, and weak corner performance.
It lacks a manual focus ring, complicating sharpness testing and critical focus.
Autofocus is slow and misses focus frequently, though bokeh quality is a positive aspect.