Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm, the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 for short-telephoto / portrait, the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 if…
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.14x magnification vs 0.1x.
Choose the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 if…
- ✓You're on a budget — $149 vs $249 leaves more for other gear.
Where they differ
- ›Focal range: Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm, TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is 56mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is $149, $100 under the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 or the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm, the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 for short-telephoto / portrait, the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8?
Choose the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 if you like close-focus work — 0.14x magnification vs 0.1x.
Who should choose the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8?
Choose the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 if you're on a budget — $149 vs $249 leaves more for other gear.
What is the main difference between the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 and the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8?
Focal range: Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm, TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is 56mm — different framing and reach.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 47° – 47° | 28° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 85-85mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | 55 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $149 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 68.6mm | 62.3mm |
| Length | 59.5mm | 51.3mm |
| Weight | 186g (6.6 oz) | 155g (5.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
