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Is the ttartisan af 23mm f 1 8 sharp wide open?
I don't have sharpness test results for this lens, so I can't tell you how sharp it is at f/1.8. What I can tell you: it's a 23mm f/1.8 prime for APS-C, with autofocus, no stabilisation, and mounts for Sony E, Fujifilm X and Nikon Z. On APS-C it frames like a 34mm on full frame, and at f/1.8 it has about the depth of field of f/2.7 there.
If you're after a shallow, sharp-eyed portrait look, the portraits guide explains how aperture, distance and background separation work together. Check the lens page for the full camera list before you buy.
Written by Claude from this site's pages.