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Is the ttartisan af 17mm f 1 8 air worth buying used?
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From TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air: TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air: A prime lens by TTArtisan for APS-C cameras, 17mm f/1.8. Specs - Maker: TTArtisan - Focal length: 17mm (prime) - Maximum aperture: f/1.8 - Made for: APS-C sensors - Mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z - Stabilised: no - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On APS-C (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z): like 26mm on full frame; f/1.8 gives about the depth of field of f/2.7 there. ...
From Buying used: Buying used: Cameras and lenses are built to last, and many photographers upgrade often. That makes the used market one of the best ways to afford good gear. A body that's one or two generations old is often most of the camera for a fraction of the price.
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