Overview
The TTArtisan 17mm f/4 Tilt-Shift Lens for Sony E is a specialized ultra-wide prime designed for photographers who require advanced perspective and focus control. Optimized for full-frame mirrorless cameras, this manual focus lens is particularly well suited to architecture, interiors, real estate, landscapes, and fine art photography. Its expansive 104° angle of view captures immersive scenes with impressive spatial depth, while the ±8 mm shift function helps correct converging vertical lines for more natural architectural renderings and cleaner interior compositions.
The lens also features a ±8° tilt mechanism, allowing photographers to precisely manipulate the plane of focus for either extensive depth of field or highly selective focus effects. A 360° rotating mechanism enables tilt and shift movements to be aligned in multiple orientations for maximum compositional flexibility. The advanced optical design incorporates 17 elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical elements that help reduce distortion and chromatic aberrations while maintaining strong edge-to-edge sharpness. Built with a durable all-metal construction, the lens offers precise tactile handling for demanding professional workflows.
Core Features
- The 17mm focal length and 104° angle of view are ideal for architectural, interior, and landscape photography.
- The ±8 mm shift function helps correct perspective distortion and maintain straight vertical lines in buildings and interiors.
- The ±8° tilt function enables advanced control over the plane of focus and depth of field.
- A 360° rotating mechanism allows tilt and shift movements to be positioned in multiple orientations for precise composition adjustments.
- Two aspherical elements help minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations for improved image quality.
- The manual aperture ring provides tactile exposure control from f/4 to f/16.
- The all-metal construction delivers durability and precise handling for professional photography applications.
Professional Perspective Correction
The shift functionality allows photographers to correct converging lines directly in-camera, making the lens especially valuable for architecture and interior photography where preserving accurate proportions is essential.
Creative Focus Control
Using the tilt mechanism, photographers can achieve extensive front-to-back sharpness or create selective focus effects that produce a distinctive miniature-style appearance for creative visual storytelling.
Optical
| Focal Length | 17mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 104° |
| Tilt-Shift | ±8° Tilt, ±8 mm Shift |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 30 cm |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 10 |
General
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Physical
| Dimensions | Diameter: 88 mm, Length: 107 mm |
| Weight | 1051 g |
What's Included
- TTArtisan 17mm f/4 Tilt-Shift Lens (Sony E)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Barcode: 86814
- UPC Barcode: 6973251732607
- Supplier Code: TTF-TS174-E-B