TTArtisan debuts an impossibly tiny new wide-angle pancake lens that weighs just 57g!
Somehow, the new TTArtisan AF 24mm F3.8 mini is just 16mm wide and weighs about the same as an egg. The post TTArtisan debuts an impossibly tiny new wide-angle pancake lens that weighs just 57g! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
TTArtisan has introduced a groundbreaking new lens, the AF 24mm F3.8 mini, boasting unprecedented compactness. This lens is a record-breaker, being the smallest wide-angle lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, outperforming its predecessor, the Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE, by just 3 grams. Weighing a mere 57 grams, the AF 24mm F3.8 mini measures just 16mm in width and 60mm in diameter.
Currently, it is only compatible with Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a 36mm equivalent focal length on APS-C sensors. The lens delivers a 84° angle of view and has a close focusing distance of 0.3m. With a fixed f/3.8 aperture, the AF 24mm F3.8 mini features nine blades, which are non-adjustable, a trade-off for its diminutive size.
Its internal structure comprises six elements arranged in six groups, incorporating two aspherical and two extra-low dispersion elements, and an autofocus system driven by a Voice Coil motor. While manual focus is not an option, the lens supports Sony’s Eye and Face-detection autofocus modes. However, it lacks compatibility with screw-on front filters and even requires its own lever-operated cover.
The TTArtisan AF 24mm F3.8 mini is available in Sony E-mount only, with a pricing of $99 (£75), and a Nikon Z-mount version is said to be forthcoming. This tiny lens, with its versatile 24mm wide-angle focal length, promises to be a flexible tool for a wide array of photography scenarios, from street photography to landscapes, architecture, and travel.
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