TTArtisan's budget manual-focus 37.5mm equiv prime — solid metal build and f/2 at pocket-money prices.
The TTArtisan 25mm f/2 is a manual-focus APS-C prime for Fujifilm X-mount (also available in other APS-C mounts), providing a 37.5mm full-frame equivalent perspective. No autofocus. At approximately 167g and 43mm filter thread it is very compact and lightweight. Seven aperture blades. 0.25m MFD. All-metal barrel.
The optical design uses 7 elements in 5 groups. Seven aperture blades. The 43mm filter thread is compact. At approximately 167g the lens is very lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.25m. Manual focus only — no electronic contacts. f/2 maximum aperture. APS-C image circle.
The TTArtisan 25mm f/2 provides manual APS-C standard-normal photography at minimal cost and weight: 37.5mm equivalent at f/2 covers street, documentary, and everyday photography where autofocus is not required. The all-metal barrel provides a tactile focus ring feel characteristic of vintage prime lenses. The 0.25m MFD enables close foreground environmental framing.
On the used market the TTArtisan 25mm f/2 is very affordable as a compact manual APS-C prime. Condition checks: manual focus ring smoothness, aperture ring operation, 43mm front element for marks. Manual focus only — no EXIF. APS-C only. Available in Fujifilm X, Sony E, Canon EF-M, and other APS-C mounts.