Quick answer
The TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 85mm f/1.8 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- TTArtisan
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 170mm | 12.1° | 14.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 170mm on full frame, with a 12.1° horizontal and 14.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
