SUMMARY
The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II is an affordable, all-metal APS-C lens that provides a 52mm full-frame equivalent focal length, ideal for everyday carry and travel. It features a close minimum focusing distance, smooth manual focus ring, and delivers sharp center images with swirly bokeh at f/1.8, improving to edge-to-edge sharpness when stopped down. Despite some vignetting wide open, its image quality and build for $125 outperform pricier competitors like the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7.
TAKEAWAYS
The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II costs $125 and is constructed from metal.
It offers a 52mm full-frame equivalent focal length with sharp center focus and swirly bokeh at f/1.8.
The lens provides excellent edge-to-edge sharpness when stopped down to f/8.
It is a lightweight and compact option, outperforming its plastic competitor, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7.