TT Artisan 35/1.4 APS-C review - the standard prime for everyone!

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Hey there! In this video, I'm reviewing the brand new (as of late 2020) TT Artisan 35mm f/1.4 manual-focus lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. I'm using my Fuji X-E3 here but of course this lens is also sold for the Canon M, Sony E and Micro Four Thirds systems.
0:00 Intro
1:06 Today's shooting location: Moerenburg in Tilburg / NL
1:22 About the 3 new TT Artisan lenses
2:28 In the field & the lens cap
3:31 Handling / design / aperture ring & focusing
6:23 More sample shots
6:51 About the optical design
7:51 Sharpness / brick wall test / centering quality
9:07 Stray light
9:55 Optical quality verdict / more samples / aperture stars
10:44 Distortion
12:00 Bokeh
13:02 Conclusion and verdict
14:20 Outro
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TT Artisan website:
www.ttartisan.com
Get this TT Artisan 35/1.4 lens for Fuji X on Amazon US:
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I've got the Meike MK-XE3G handgrip on my Fuji X-E3.
Get it on Amazon US:
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All the Amazon links are affiliate links!
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Technical details:
All pics are shot with the 24 megapixel Fuji X-E3 edited to taste in Lightroom and exported with standard sharpness settings. However I don't correct for distortion, CA or vignetting unwise it is explicitly stated within the videos. So you can see the original character and also optical errors of the lens in the sample shots.
Hint:
Don't confuse the brand TT Artisan - who make the lens I am reviewing here - with 7artisan who also make lenses and are also located in China.
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I also published a written review with a lot of sample shots about this lens on my blog:
Part 1 - intro, description, product shots:
tomscameras.wordpress.com/202...
Part 2 - images, image quality:
tomscameras.wordpress.com/202...
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I mentioned the Pentax Super Takumar 50/1.4 (1965 version). Here's the link where I found the lens diagram. Sorry, only available in German, and you have to scroll down a bit to see it:
www.klassik-cameras.de/Pentax_...
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Music score:
Lukewarm Hazy - Asher Fulero
Pouring Out - Asher Fulero
(both available via RU-vid Music Studio)

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@jotteria79 Год назад

It hits the four c's for me: crazy small, crazy light, crazy sharp, and crazy cheap! This is my 'default' everyday carry on my EOS M50.

@tomscameras Год назад

Yes, the EOS M50 is a perfect camera as well for this lens. I wish you a lot of fun with it and I agree on the "four c's" !

@nicka.9073 3 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to review this lens. I own the lens (as well as the Takumar lens you mentioned) and I am very pleasantly surprised by it's performance. For its price point, it's outstanding and overall it is very respectable.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for your feedback! Great to hear that the people of Andoria also get great results with this little lens!

@nicka.9073 2 года назад

@@tomscameras ha! A galactic success for TTArtisans

@johnalexander7831 2 года назад

Thanks Tom, a great review and very helpful to me thinking about picking this lens up. All the best from Australia.

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Many thanks for your feedback! I still love this lens and would really recommend it. Regards to down under! :)

@MrKoalalan 3 года назад

I bought mine some weeks ago and it is my current get out lens on my xt1 for black and white shoots . Great quality for budget investment

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. Great to hear you like and enjoy this lens!

@HoodClassical Год назад

Hi Tom! I never comment but I wanted to say thank you for your review. I've been on the hunt for a new camera for a few weeks, since the original Canon G7 X has become a real pain for doing real photography. And yes, I've been using G7 X for portraits, I'm insane. Anyway, with my modest budget, I finally got a used X-E2s paired with 7artisans 35/1.4 and couldn't be happier. Not the same as TT but still quite similar. I'm blown away with the results, performance and the amount of control I'm not seizing. Your review was the last straw that broke the camel's back. I'm really glad I've nailed the perfect ratio of price/performance. Again, thank you, and keep doing great, detailed, and eye-pleasing videos that you do. Greetings from Moscow, Russia!

@tomscameras Год назад

Thanks for your feedback! Yes the X-E2 is still a great camera (as are many older Fuji bodies). I never tried the 7Artisans 35/1.4 myself but from what I have seen, it is also a good lens. That combo is all one needs for awesome photos. And yes manual focus gives you even more a feeling of controlling the result yourself!

@elke1317 2 года назад

Thank you for your pleasantly calm but detailed review. I ordered the 35 mm for my sony a6100.

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Many thanks for your feedback! I wish you a lot of fun with the lens!

@goergeerwoll 3 года назад

My mind got confused starting this video. I was searching for some third party fuji lens reviews when i stumbled upon this one. The first shot of your video is just around the corner of where i live. I walk here everyday. What a coincidence. Thanks for the content!

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Oh yes, that is really a great coincidence!! :)

@shred3005 2 года назад

I love Köln. I’ve been a few times over the last 20 yrs, the last time Christmas 3 yrs ago and we have good friends there but I’m from far away in Australia. Looking forward to returning again in easier travel times!

@kimc5750 2 года назад

Great review, super information. i just sent one to a friend in Germany for his new Fuji X-E4; hope he really enjoys it!

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Thanks Kim! I still love this lens. So I hope your friend will have a lot of fun with it! 😀

@chriscoxdp 3 года назад

Nice photos, Good solid lens by the sounds of it. Good review. I have a fuji x pro and use the "fujinons" so really didn't think about the OVF being blocked but that's something I will look out for more now.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

I know especially from Leica M how the bigger lenses can intrude into the OVF view. But as far as I remember when I tried out an X-Pro the last time, it was the same there. So I guess the smaller and shorter the lens barrel, the better it is if you want to use the OVF.

@timzhou7490 3 года назад

Thanks for the review, looking forward to this 17mm lens in the future.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Yes, me too. I hope it will be released very soon!

@timzhou7490 3 года назад

@@tomscameras Mine arrived today, incredible little Tarkuma! All of your observations are spot on. Now I am going to look for a hood. Thank you.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

@@timzhou7490 Hey, many thanks for your feedback! I am glad you like the lens as much as I do. Hope you'll take many nice pictures with it!

@TheCogitech Год назад

I enjoy your review style. Thank you! I have this and the 17mm TT on the way. Very much looking forward to trying them out. I spent many years using adapted or converted classic manual lenses on my EOS 5D and it is nice to find tiny, fast lenses to go with my small Fuji system.

@tomscameras Год назад

Many thanks! Oh yes, and I also remember those days where I used old manual lenses on my DSLR bodies!

@bodhran1965 Год назад

Thanks for the info. I just bought this lens and your review was very helpful!

@tomscameras Год назад

Many thanks for your feedback! I hope you'll have a lot of fun with it!

@DanFarrar 3 года назад

Great review. I’m considering it. Your review helped so much. Thank you

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Many thanks for your comment! Have fun with your next lens!

@d30gaijin 3 года назад

Thank you for a wonderful, pleasant, and informative review. I have (in hand) the 50/1.2 and just ordered the 35/1.4. I will also buy the 17/1.4 when it becomes available. My lenses will be used on my Sony APS-C cameras (A5100 & A6600).

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Many thanks for your comment! I also ordered the new TT Artisan 50/1.2 but mine has not arrived yet. Have fun with these lenses on your Sony bodies!

@TakahiroOda 3 года назад

Another great review!!!

@DennyHermawanlarung 3 года назад

Awesome review. Love your result photos

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Hi Denny, many thanks! Glad you like it! BTW, I also wanted to make a review of the new TT Artisan 50/1.2 but somehow they just didn't ship my lens so I cancelled the order ... And then I did other videos and got distracted :) Have to order that one again!

@Nedumgottil 3 года назад

Nice review, I'm exited to try out this lens.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

If you like manual focus lenses, I am sure you will like it! Wish you good luck and fun with it!

@SlotCarNewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks for this review. i plan to get this lens at some point so this was helpful.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment. Maybe manual focus is a bit slow for slot cars :) but I hope you‘ll enjoy the lens!

@pauleckett6713 Год назад

Thanks for your great review, I went and bought one, love this lense it's so tactile and very easy to use, I even like the lense cap, no plastic! An all round great lense.

@tomscameras Год назад

Many thanks Paul for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoy the lens, and wish you a lot of fun with it!

@LetsMakeGhosts 2 года назад

Fantastic extensive video. Thank you.

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Many thanks for your feedback!

@SamuelGarcia-hv2qf 3 года назад

this is very helpful! thank you for the video

@tomscameras 3 года назад

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it!

@rooowtwx 2 года назад

thank you for the review! and also for pointing out severe distortion on Fuji's XC and XF f/2.0 lenses.

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Thanks! Just to be clear: The XF 23/2 and 50/2 are brilliant lenses and have (almost no) optical distortion - only the 35/2 shows a lot of distortion and heavy digital correction to cure this!

@henrysiegertsz8204 Год назад

I've been very pleased with my TT Artisans 25mm F1:1.2, I was out last weekend with my son doing photography at a local beauty spot in England.

@tomscameras Год назад

Thanks for your feedback, I guess you're referring to the new TT Artisan 25mm f/2?

@TheFreeDomBee 3 года назад

Great video. Thank you very much for the review

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Hey, glad you enjoyed the review! If you (or anyone else) have any ideas what I can maybe do better, please also tell me! :)

@AlloyDiesel 3 года назад

Love this lens! Been using mine for a week. Can't believe how good it is for the price. I will be buying the 17 and 50.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Nice to hear that there are others who also enjoy this lens!

@florentbellom 3 года назад

The 50mm is fantastic

@AlloyDiesel 3 года назад

@@florentbellom I bought the 50 too. This time from BH as I was hoping for faster shipping. Still has not shipped as far as I can tell. I ordered it in early December.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

@@florentbellom That sounds great! I can’t wait to try it out!

@gohanjs2 Год назад

@@florentbellom How it is? Is it fine for 4/3?

@TomasOneil 3 года назад

Thank you very much for this review. Will be ordering this lens soon for X-E2 :-) I had 7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 and I did not like aperture ring without clicks (for photography). Also it was quite very soft at 1.2 so I usually used it anyways at 1.4+. Surprisingly TTartisan is also cheaper so that is all sure pickup for me :-)

@tomscameras 3 года назад

I didn't try the 7artisans 35/1.2 for myself. Should be also an interesting lens if you're ready for some more "dreamy" look at open aperture. 7artisans now also released a brand-new 35/0.95 which should be much better than their old small f/1.2, but is also way more heavy and more expensive.

@parimas.8882 3 года назад

THANKS !! FOR REVIEW❤

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Well, thank you! Glad you liked it! And hope you have fun with your photography!

@Muchtoobizy 3 года назад

Thanks for a nice review of this new lens that I hadn't heard of till now. I am a fan of classic manual lenses so this will work well in my collection especially at its reasonable price. I wear glasses and find the EVF of the X-E3 awkward to use for manual focus. This lens would sit better on my X-T30.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment! Yes I also love manual lenses a lot. I use the Pen Zuiko 38/1.8 often as well but this new lens is better IMO (except distortion). But maybe also my copy of the Zuiko isn't the greatest, after 50 years ... The EVF of the X-E3 is small and bad for glasses, yes. Good Fuji gives us a choice of many different body styles ... :)

@nmsaldanha 6 месяцев назад

Hello from Portugal. Nice review Tom. I'm in the market to buy a manual fast lens. My doubts about what lens I'll buy, were disapeared when I saw this video of yours. I have a Canon M50 and I think this lens will match perfectly. Keep up those good reviews. Best regards

@tomscameras 6 месяцев назад

Many thanks for your feedback! I hope you'll have a lot of fun with this lens! Greetings to beautiful Portugal!

@collincourtois8587 Год назад

Great review and video. I was wondering if you had tried to use the zone focussing scale on that lens and if it was precise enough for street use. Thanks

@tomscameras Год назад

I rarely use zone focusing. But yes, the scale is reasonably accurate on this lens. That's the advantage if you have the infinity mark set up correctly. I'd always recommend to zone focus at apertures around f/8 though, but that's my general recommendation, not just for this specific lens!

@AnilDhumne Год назад

I always enjoy your lens reviews. I have been a typical dad taking family pictures using autofocus for several years. Now I am dedicating some time to learn real photography. Still new. My question is I just bought a Sigma 18-35 F1.8 DC lens. Would this 35 mm be a good addition giving me extra or different abilities?

@tomscameras Год назад

The Sigma is a pretty substantial and also a very good lens. And f/1.8 is not the hugest of differences to f/1.4. So the TT Artisan won't offer you a lot of new abilities. But it will be MUCH smaller and more light weight. So maybe you'll take your camera with you more often! Note the TT Artisan is manual focus. Some photographers love it, others don't. It's definitely slower but also you'll pay more attention to where you place your focus point. So it can be a rewarding process. If you're asking me about a lens that really compliments your Sigma, maybe have a look at the TT Artisan 35/0.95 or the 7Artisans 35/0.95 lenses. They're again about an f/stop faster, and that can sometimes make a real difference compared to f/1.8. I have reviews of both these lenses on my channel.

@nanogonzalezdj3388 3 года назад

Nice review! Thumb up

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@user-pq3oq2nq2h Год назад

good review Tom looks a good lens to try out thanks.......👍

@tomscameras Год назад

Many thanks! :)

@ianharper6015 3 года назад

Very useful. Thank you.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate your feedback! :)

@swagonman Год назад

I have the 50/1.2 lens from the TTArtisan trio. With a small screwdriver, I was easily able to adjust the infinity stop to perfection. Does this lens have the same three screws to loosen the focus ring?

@tomscameras Год назад

Yes, it has!

@Stop-All-War Год назад

• Anyone whos purchasing or purchased ttartisans 35mm f1.4- it has a 39mm filter thread & if wanting to use filters on front of Lens & you already have filters but larger sized ones, just buy some 'filter step-up rings'..for example: 39-52mm, this may save you money, rather than buying same filter/filters in a 39mm size too. Enjoy! 👍

@tomscameras Год назад

Yes, thanks for your hint! It would have been great if TT Artisan would use the same filter threads at least where it is easily possible: For example, the 17/1.4 has 40.5mm and this 35/1.4 has 39mm ... but WHY? They easily could have used 40.5mm for both these lenses ...

@Stop-All-War Год назад

@tomscameras what ifs don't solve problems.. solutions do. Stepping rings!! I agree, a universal system is a nice dream but the engineering of things require different measurements 😎

@tomscameras Год назад

@@Stop-All-War You're right: What if's don't solve problems, but still sometimes someone reads it to improve things for the future ... I mean, the newer TT Artisan 25/2, 50/2 and 23/1.4 all share the same 43mm filter threads finally! Whereas the 17/1.4 and 35/1.4 with their odd filter threads are older designs ... I think that could be related to photographers complaining in the past that all these lenses have different filter threads! Having said that, your tipp about the step-up rings is very good, of course! Especially if you intend to use somewhat more expensive filters like high-quality ND filters or polarizers ...

@Stop-All-War Год назад

@tomscameras I have a Sigma Art 40mm - 82mm filter thread (ft) & Nikon 28mm - 52mm ft. Ttartisans 35mm - 39mm ft. So, I bought 'step-up rings' of: 39-52mm 52-82mm 3x lenses covered. Step-up rings were 2x £8.

@marcp.1752 3 года назад

Hi Tom,. fine Review ! I recommand the Fotasy 39mm Lens Hood, it matches this TT Artisan 35/1.4 APS-C Lens perfectly, it's a HQ vented Lens Hood Design.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Oh thanks, that hood looks great yes!

@marcp.1752 3 года назад

@@tomscameras Yes, it does.

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

@@tomscameras Small update - TTA released into 2020 later it's very own 39mm Lens Hood, with funnel design. Whileas not a special vented Lens Hood, i like it on my TTA 35/1.4 Lens.

@tomscameras 2 года назад

@@marcp.1752 many thanks for updating your info!! The vented design would be useful on the X-Pro series bodies… but otherwise there’s no difference in use. I admit I am using my lens without any hood most of the time 😱😜

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

@@tomscameras exactly! Not onto the X-E Series, since they all use a EVF. ;) I like the Lens hood, both of them, but since the 35/1.4 TTA is only my E1, i do prefer the original hood. On the X-Pro1, it's a different Story, the vented Hood for the hybrid OVF/EVF for sure. :)

@HogbergPhotography 5 месяцев назад

My favorite lens of all the 7 and TT Artisan lenses. Its "good enough" which for the cheap price is quite amazing.

@tomscameras 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I agree! Even though, for me personally it’s even better than just „good enough“!

@dummatube Год назад

Hi Tom, I have the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 but this lens is a better compact solution for my X-E4. Sadly though I have just had to sell mine... as I found a new silver version - very cool!

@tomscameras Год назад

Yes, this lens is a real gem and it matches the compact X-E3 and X-E4 bodies perfectly!

@m.4246 2 года назад

Hi Thomas. Thank you for your review. Thanks to your review I bought the lens. I have a Panasonic Lumix G6 Body. The aperture number is not shown on the display I noticed. How is that possible? I can't adjust aperture on screen either. I had returned the previous 7Artisans to Kamera-Express because of this problem. They didn't know there either. Does it work for you to set the aperture on the display?

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Hi! The behavior of your lenses is absolutely normal. These are fully manual lenses. They have no electrical contacts and so they cannot communicate with the camera. You have to set the camera to A (aperture priority) or M (manual exposure) and you set the aperture on the ring on the lens! That’s how all manual lenses are designed. Also adapted old lenses will work like this.

@m.4246 2 года назад

@@tomscameras Thanks you. It is clear for me. I thought the lens was not good like the people in the shop who did not know.

@jantecson7630 3 года назад

xe3 user here. im convince to buy this lens 👋🏻

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Sounds good! I hope you'll like it as well! :)

@lonchafinista4990 3 года назад

Great Video!!

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@danj2235 2 года назад

I really enjoy your manual lenses reviews! I'm looking for a 23/35mm budget lens, your reviews are really helpful. I use the same camera + grip setup 🙂.

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Many thanks for your feedback! I'm very glad that you found some information that is useful for you! This 35mm lens from TT Artisan: I think there's nothing better in this price range! There is a brand new (late 2021) 7Artisans 35/1.4 as well. I haven't shot that one yet ... maybe it's a good alternative! A really nice budget 23mm lens ... sadly there are not that many options, the Kamlan 21/1.8 and the Zonlai 22/1.8: I have a review about the Zonlai. I like it but still I would actually love if TT Artisan would also start making a 22/23mm lens one day!

@diegomolina3808 7 месяцев назад

Hi tom, first great video ! And second i had a question, in 2023 is the best budged 35mm manual lens? Grettings from chile

@tomscameras 7 месяцев назад

I say: this one is still the best in 2023! 😃

@louismaxell 7 месяцев назад

@@tomscamerasthank you for reviewing this lens. have you tried the 7artisans 35mm f1.4? which one better compared to ttartisan 35mm f1.4? thank you

@tomscameras 6 месяцев назад

@@louismaxell I didn’t do a direct comparison, no. I already prefer the TT Artisan because of the clicked aperture and the somewhat self-adjustable hard stop at infinity, which is a very convenient feature in real life. And the TT Artisan‘s optics are very good. It’s a bit different to the f/0.95 lenses where the 7Artisans is better than the TT Artisan, which has some optical flaws. But the TT Artisan 35/1.4 is so good that I would always base my decision on the handling, as said before.

@AlOne-xg6dv 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this nice review. I am wandering if the TTArtisan 17mm 1.4 would be a nice addition to my Panasonic GX80 + 12-32 3.5-5.6 lens. Manual focusing is a bit of a challenge depending on the situation.

@tomscameras 7 месяцев назад

The 17/1.4 should be also nice on MFT. There's another lens though that I really loved on my MFT cameras and that is the small Panasonic 20/1.7. You can get it used at pretty low prices. There is an old version I and a II, but optically they are identical. It is extremely small and compact, offers almost the same field of view and speed as the 17/1.4 ... and it's auto focus!

@AlOne-xg6dv 7 месяцев назад

@@tomscameras Thank you for your valuable answer.

@tomscameras 7 месяцев назад

@@AlOne-xg6dv You're welcome!

@masamifujihara8638 3 года назад

nice catch of view

@CarmineTavernaPhotography 7 месяцев назад

Great content...cheers

@tomscameras 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks! :)

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

Nog een vraag - When you focus in infinity, from where does infinity start? And - The meters guide on the lens, From whereon do you start counting the meters, from where the lens ends or where it is mounted to the camera? Maybe a stupid question, but would like to know what, thanks in advance Tom.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

That’s actually a good question! Here’s the answer: All these measures are from the sensor plane within the camera! Many cameras have a symbol printed on them so you know exactly! (It really is important to know especially for some close-range and macro shots.) Here‘s a link: petapixel.com/2018/07/16/that-weird-symbol-on-your-camera-is-the-film-plane-indicator/

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

@@tomscameras so if a subject is 4 meters away from my camera I start measuring from that point on? I found the symbol on my xt100 already:) thankyou!

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

And one last question. The first ring on the ttartisan 35 , what does it mean? The second one I understand, you set the distance where your subject is and it should be in focus. But that very first, where the lens is mounted to the body, 4 left, 4 right etc..?

@tomscameras 3 года назад

@@WVMUSIC_NL that’s called a depth of field scale. Below‘s a good info link about how it works. But be aware that these scales are a bit „relaxed“ in the sense that what’s within the depth of field according to the scale, in reality is often already a bit soft in detail! www.fineart-photography.com/dofScale.html

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

@@tomscameras I see I still have a lot to learn! Thanks Tom !

@andersdenkend Год назад

Great lens indeed!

@tomscameras Год назад

Yes! Actually surprising how much fun you can have with a simple lens like this!

@kuramafox1290 10 месяцев назад

Hi Tom's Camera, is this lens good for video? Any focus breathing issues?

@tomscameras 10 месяцев назад

Hey, I am really sorry! But video is not the scope of my reviews. Having said that I would have a look at other brands for video because the clicked aperture of the TT Artisan lenses is not good for video, whereas for example 7Artisans or Kamlan all have stepless aperture rings …

@kuramafox1290 10 месяцев назад

thnx@@tomscameras

@marcp.1752 3 года назад

Hi Tom, would like to see Samples and a Review from the TT Artisan 50/1.2 APS-C, and 17/1.4 APS-C, when it is being released. The 35/1.4 APS-C. i ordered straight after Announcement. ;-) Its for my old X-E1. Famous Fujifilm Ambassador Jonas Rask already reviewed the 50mm F1.2 TT Artisan APS-C Lens, with excellent Results, as Portrait Lens. Merry Xmas!

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Hi Marc, thanks for your comment. Yes, I already ordered the new 50/1.2. I hope I can do the review in January. Yes Jonas Rask and the other ambassadors ofc get their lenses even before release. I already saw his review. It seems a very good lens just like the 35/1.4! Maybe one day they'll send me lenses to review before sales release as well :)

@JangoAC 4 месяца назад

I have the 7Artisans 35mm 1.4 and I think it is basically the same lens, really nice.

@tomscameras 4 месяца назад

It’s a different lens from a different manufacturer (even though they have oddly similar names!) but yes, you are right: the optical performance should be similar!

@JangoAC 4 месяца назад

@@tomscameras Yes, that is what I meant.

@richardschrader6011 3 года назад

I like the camera grip,,,what brand is it,,,I have the meike grip on its way for my xe3,,,hope it’s that one ,.!

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Yes it is Meike! :)

@richardschrader6011 3 года назад

@@tomscameras got it,,,love it

@soxrox4093 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the detailed and very useful reviews. I have some of these cheaper prime lenses amd use them on my sony apsc cameras. These cameras have zoom extender softwares bulit into them, so prime lenses can be used as zoom lenses with some quality loss of course. Its great fun and a cheap way to learn and enjoy creative photography . I would love te read reviews about how this new ai zoom extender software works on various cameras.

@tomscameras 8 месяцев назад

Yes Sony uses some clever software to zoom into pictures. Petapixel talks about it here: petapixel.com/2023/09/21/behold-the-power-of-sony-clear-image-zoom-a-feature-nobody-talks-about/ Myself, I don’t use Sony cameras anymore on any regular base so unfortunately I also can’t comment on how good it really works.

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

Ik had de ttartisans50mm al gekocht maar nou deze er ook bij. Wat een beeldkwaliteit zeg! Qua 22-25mm welke lens raad je aan, hoewel 25mm miss iets te dicht bij de 35mm ligt. Bedankt Tom! Trouwens deze video ziet er echt superscherp uit. Top!

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Hey, bedankt voor de feedback! 22-25 mm … sadly there are less good options out there. Most Chinese lenses in that range are older and pretty basic designs. But did you see my video about the Zonlai 22/1.8? Maybe that lens is also interesting for you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RJSSiAdiHIA.html

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

@@tomscameras bedankt Tom! I have seen your review but you said it was less good for landscapes. Another option would be the Kamlan 21mm 1.8 which seems to be much better I read on a review and the pergear 25mm 1.8 is praised a lot as well. I wanted to have a sort of iPhone focal length to play with. Maybe 25 would be a better choice?, a little less wide. Do you have some photo examples online taken with the Zonlai?. btw I saw a couple of reviews on the ttartisan 35 including yours and it just arrived this evening. Testing it tomorrow!

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Oh ja, ik denk dat de Kamlan ook een goede keuze is! In general, Kamlan is one of the higher quality Chinese manual focus lens brands. But they are also a bit more expensive. I personally also used the Fuji 23/2 a lot and totally loved it. But that lens is 300+ Euros used.

@WVMUSIC_NL 3 года назад

@@tomscameras de Kamlan heb ik nu via ultra online besteld voor een mooie prijs. Schijnt op voorraad te zijn. Ben benieuwd 🤨 . De ttartisan is vandaag aangekomen en in de kleine test die ik er mee gedaan heb werkt de focus peaking perfect. Enige wat ik wel merkte is dat ik soms de diafragmaring verdraaide ipv de focusring.

@aw614 3 года назад

just got mine was looking forward to using it, but the aperture control got stiff and seems to have seized up. Contacting seller about it, sucks I was liking the pictures out of it.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Oh yes, that is a big bummer. Sorry to hear you got these problems. I hope they'll replace your lens soon. I'm going to also order the new 50/1.2 when it becomes available and ofc I hope that they don't have any real QC issues with their manufacturing!

@catchthisfire 2 года назад

i love the lens cap because i was already using filter caps as lens caps for all my 7artisans/canon/nikkor lenses 😂

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Hehe, oh yes I remember that trick as well ... use old filters as lens caps :)

@ninjastronghold 3 года назад

i just recieved my copy! fantastic lens. i also had problem with my focus but it is so simple to fix! took me 2 min to correct it from focusing past infinity. for the price its just crazy value! waiting for 50mm and 17mm.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

That sounds great! So you got one that focuses past infinity. Mine stops at around 30 or so metres, just short of infinity. But in practice, it's never a problem. They will ship the 50/1.2 next it seems.

@jasonyoung1999 Год назад

What did you do to adjust the infinity? Do you completely remove the 3 screws from the focus ring? Is there a link or guide on what to do?

@ninjastronghold Год назад

@@jasonyoung1999 if your lens focuses past infinity then loosen 2 of 3 screws, not removing them and, precisely focus your lens on infinty. Then lose last screw and very gently turn now completely lose ring to match the infinty with index. Slowly screw down the screws. Job done. If lens cannot rech infinity turn ring to stop as near as possible then back it down a little like 5mm, losen the screws and gently push now lose ring forward and screw down. Apply corrections same way as in first method. Simple and safe for lens no worry to brake anything

@jasonyoung1999 Год назад

@@ninjastronghold Yeah, I tried that but loosening the 3 screws the focus doesn't disengage when I try to reposition. One screw came out because I thought it was still catching somehow but that wasn't it. Not sure why it's not working so I sent it back and waiting another copy. Hopefully, new one is better aligned.

@ninjastronghold Год назад

@@jasonyoung1999 strange, my ring came lose easy, with no force. You should try to remove screws completely and maybe poking it a little? Its just ring over another ring , only those 3 scres hold it in place

@shy-guy5544 3 года назад

Very nice review. How close does it focus? Thanks

@ninjastronghold 3 года назад

something about 20cm

@tomscameras 3 года назад

0.28 metres. (This is camera sensor to object, so about 0.20 metres from the front lens element to object)

@WVMUSIC_NL 2 года назад

Hi Thomas what do you think about the new Ttartisan 23mm 1.4? Planning to review this?

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Yes, I'm trying to get my hand on one currently and hope I have a review ready in January 2022!

@WVMUSIC_NL 2 года назад

@@tomscameras oh yes looking forward to that!

@tomscameras 2 года назад

I did now the scheduling for the upcoming weeks. My review should be out in January 2022!

@harrysharma1 5 месяцев назад

hi, I got this lens for XT30-II but when I put this on my cam, and try to take images it doesn't do anything and the cam doesn't take photos. I think I have to make some setting changes, can anyone help, i. am new to this cam n lense as well

@tomscameras 5 месяцев назад

There is a menu setting called "Shoot without lens" that needs to be activated. For some weird reason, it is deactivated as default when you get a new Fuji camera! Also see this thread in the DP Review forum, maybe it helps you to locate that setting in your menu: www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4054316

@harrysharma1 5 месяцев назад

@@tomscameras many thanks🙏

@user-bm4en1up6z 4 месяца назад

Sir 1 question hi 6400 ke liye 35 mm0.95 or 35 mm 1.4 or 35 mm1.8 with af konsa better rahega

@tomscameras 4 месяца назад

That really depends on what you are looking for. These three lenses differ considerably in speed, size, price and AF/MF. If you want / need AF … then the choice is clear. If you want the smallest lens for travel with very good quality, it’s the f/1.4 … and if you are looking for an ultra-fast lens for low light and the most possible background blur, then get the f/0.95.

@user-bm4en1up6z 4 месяца назад

@@tomscameras thanks sir

@megiMove Год назад

Is this alot better image quality than 7artisans 35mm f1.2 mark II ? I got that used for 100 dollars.. here in Norway it is about 180dollars new. Should I sell that i buy this instead for my xs10 ? The 0.95 filter size was just to big. I like my setup small.. if you feel the quality of this lens is much better than the 7artisans 35mm f1.2 Mark II.. I'll probably change. I just read that Jonas rask review of 1.2 .. and even if it was the worse lens his mounted... it seems like he loved the imperfection of that lens. The look and so on.. I haven't gotten it yet. But, it will be fun to see how worse this image quality will be against fuji f2 35mm and 50mm f2. I feel that my pancake 27mm 2.8 it's just as good as my f2 lenses..

@tomscameras Год назад

I have not tried out the 35/1.2 in detail but from what I have seen, the TT Artisan 35/1.4 has better optics, yes. What I like about the TT Artisan is that it's nicer to handle (if you are a photographer) because it has the clicked aperture and infinity hard stop. I don't think the f/1.2 is so much faster that it makes a big difference ... if you want "super-fast" then you would go all the way to the 7Artisans 35/0.95 instead. But you already own the 35/1.2 ... ? So if you enjoy it, I would maybe just keep it. It should be a nice contrast to your "perfect" Fujinons! The Fujinon pancake 27/2.8 is a very good lens optically. Yes it should be every bit as good as the Fujinon 23/2 or 50/2.

@jasonyoung1999 Год назад

My copy the infinity focus hard stop is wrong. I have to stop 1 number before to get it to focus properly based on test shots. How do you fix it so the hard stop works properly? Is it the real tiny screws located in the focus ring and loosening it then moving the infinity back to center from where it should be? Any help would be appreciated.

@tomscameras Год назад

Yes exactly these screws! There are three screws but usually you can move the ring already when you loosen only two of them!

@jasonyoung1999 Год назад

@@tomscameras Thank you once again.

@jasonyoung1999 Год назад

@@tomscameras Ok, I really loosened the 3 screws but it keeps moving the focus ring when I try to change the infinity position. Seems like those screws don't do anything for me.

@tomscameras Год назад

@@jasonyoung1999 I am traveling today (have only my analog camera with me) but will try to make a RU-vid short video in the next 1-2 days how to adjust infinity on my lens! Hope that will help!

@jasonyoung1999 Год назад

@@tomscameras That would be great since I can't find info regarding this lense and others built the same way. For some reason it won't disengage the focus even after loosening the 3 screws nearly all the way out. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

@dronivco2363 Год назад

Ciao Tom ho acquistato il tt artisan 35/1.4 il 27 af e il macro 40..e ho trovato una x-e3 il tutto a prezzi da saldo per fortuna. Ma non sono abituato ad obiettivi manuali. Credo sarebbe interessante per chi e' alle prime armi come me, sapere come setti la camera, in questi casi, se usi qualche programma predefinito, se lasci qualche funzione in automatico come regoli gli iso....ed altro .Magari fare un breve tutorial sarebbe utile a molti. Grazie per l"attenzione Oliviero

@tomscameras Год назад

Ciao Oliviero! Actually I did a video about how to use manual lenses on the Fuji X-E3, so I hope that maybe it helps you a bit as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-43UlxsU3Eno.html

@dronivco2363 Год назад

@@tomscameras Ciao mi era sfuggito il filmato, interessante, pero' io intendevo piu 'le regolazioni interne alla camera, tipo se di solito usi gli iso in automatico se usi spesso la modalita' scene predefinite o , se i tempi di scatto li regoli ogni volta tu, perche' le tue foto sono sempre perfette mentre le mie...........il contrario... .grazie

@willfaria8882 2 года назад

I enjoy your videos quite a lot! I'm looking for a first 35mm prime manual e-mount lens. But there are many brands out there.. TTArtisan, 7Artisan, Peargear, Meike.. is there a winner on these budget lenses? Thank you so much!

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Thank you! Well I really can recommend the TT Artisan 35/1.4. The only one (in my opinion) that is really worth to consider here is the new 7Artisans 35/1.4. Most of the other lenses are older designs. And these new Chinese manufactureres learned a lot just in the last few years so the new designs are just much more refined. I did NOT shoot the 7Artisans 35/1.4 so far. Only the "big brother" 35/0.95 which is a different category of lens (superfast, more heavy, more expensive). However I do love that all the TT Artisan lenses have click stops in the aperture. Very good for photography. 7Artisans does NOT have click stops. So basically, if you want to shoot more video than photos, go for the 7Artisans 35/1.4 (no click stops) if you are a photographer and don't care for video, the TT Artisan 35/1.4 would get my vote.

@heshamabdulrahman2133 2 года назад

Which is better for you the 50mm, 35mm or the 17mm??

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Overall, if I only leave the house with the camera and one single lens, then I prefer the 35, because I like this focal length a lot. The 50/1.2 is best for portraits where I also like it a lot. And the 17 offers wide field-of-view, so if I'm in a tight place like an old city center, I might prefer that one. 35mm on APS-C is too tight (you don't get enough on your frame) in some circumstances. So I can't say just one lens is the best for me :) but again, if I go out of the house and take only one lens out of the three with me, then it almost always would be the 35.

@drkujavec 3 года назад

I got it for my old NEX. I'm surprised with build quality and beautiful images it produces.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks! Yes it's just amazing how much quality you get these days for so little money! Glad you like the lens!

@matttheoneonly6617 Год назад

So hard deciding between this or the TTartisan 25mm F2 or 50m F2 for street photography. I am leaning towards this despite it being thicker

@tomscameras Год назад

Dimension and weight wise, the 25/2 and 50/2 are absolutely identical !! For street it depends, I’d say the 25 is more universal and easier to zone focus!

@matttheoneonly6617 Год назад

@@tomscameras do you prefer the 25mm f2 over the 23mm 1.4? I have a XF27mm already so maybe getting the 25mm is too similar and I should get the 23mm?

@tomscameras Год назад

@@matttheoneonly6617 Hey Matt, check out my review of the TT Artisan 25/2. I also compare it directly with the 23/1.4 in that video!

@ykcinasak 3 года назад

There are 3 screw for correct setting of focusing to infinity

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for the info! Yes I read that pretty often by now, thanks for pointing out! Did you (or anyone else of my viewers) ever really try out adjusting the infinity focus with these small screws? It should be fairly simple ...!

@ninjastronghold 3 года назад

i assume the focus problem can be fixed in matter of minutes using small flathead screwdriver. very simple fix. had the same problem with my 7art 25mm 1.8 and i corrected it in no time.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for your info. Yes there are some very small screws in the focus ring. But I didn't try yet to fix it because there's no real need for me.

@ninjastronghold 3 года назад

@@tomscameras also there is easier way. just unscrew the lens mount, use it as template to cut a ring from a thin cardboard. mark and punch the screw holes. inser the ring between lens and the mount. screw everything back. if your lens still go past infinty just add layers of sticky tape to the rig to make it thicker. this will fix the problem for 99% of chinese lens.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

@@ninjastronghold Your method works as well but only if the lens focuses PAST infinity before it hits the hard stop.

@ninjastronghold 3 года назад

@@tomscameras if the lens dont reach infinty at all adjust at the focus ring if possible. if not possible to adjust the focus ring unscrew the mount and usually there are two thin distance distance rings under it. remove one or two of them. that shoud do the trick. if still not reching infinity only way without moving the lens assembly is to sand down the mount to thin it down on some fine sand paper on flat surface. if THIS does not help throw your lens out of the window. problem solved

@ninjastronghold 3 года назад

if You throw really hard lens should reach infinity :D

@ncmotorcyclist 3 года назад

Nice example photos.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@maiahthebird8172 3 года назад

I wish i could have a camera too 🙂. I always watch your video even though i don't have camera hehe.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoy my videos! Maybe one day, you'll get a camera as well :)

@futron 3 года назад

nice explain

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

Hi Tom, now a year later, the TTA 23/1.4 is out, i get my copy next january 2022. :-) Would like to see a review with many samples as usual also from you. Greetings

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Actually, TT Artisan wanted to send me one! Or so they said. But I didn't get a copy. I assume the one hand doesn't know what the other does :) and my channel is still very small, as well! I think I'll be reviewing this lens also in January 2022!

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

@@tomscameras Sounds Fun, Tom! :) First Reviews are out now, the one from Richard Wong is surely better, this time than Christopher Frost. But i want(ed) that Lens anyway. :-)

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Yes! There were no manual 23/1.4 lenses so this gap is finally closed! By the way I got now the confirmation. I will be able to shoot and review the TT Artisan in early January 2022!

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

@@tomscameras Very good! I hope at the mid of jan 2022 i also have my copy. ;)

@user-bm4en1up6z 4 месяца назад

Y sony 6400 ke liye chalega kya batayiye

@tomscameras 4 месяца назад

This lens should be every bit as good on the A6400!

@user-bm4en1up6z 4 месяца назад

Thanks sir

@michaelbruchas6663 3 года назад

I bought one for MFT At first I thought it was by 7artisans...Have heard it is not great for infinity setting.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Yes, no one really understands why these two brands have such a similar name ... It seems they really should make infinity setting user adjustable. Cause the idea is very good!

@adam_mawz_maas 3 года назад

@@tomscameras TTArtisans seems to have been something of a spin-off from 7Artisans. Both companies lens's are manufactured by DJ Optical, but they are two separate companies using the same (independent) factory for production.

@gilbertdaroy6080 3 года назад

You forgot to mention that it has a min focus of 9 inches, which is a plus.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Yes you are right, it has a very good close focus, true!

@Jaibytes 3 года назад

what about creamy bokeh?

@tomscameras 3 года назад

This lens can create nice bokeh but it is not the most creamy. It uses a classic lens formula so keep that in mind. If you want to see more bokeh shots, also have a look at my written review here: tomscameras.wordpress.com/2020/10/25/image-quality-tt-artisan-35-1-4-for-aps-c-review-part-2/

@brucejenner9472 2 года назад

no video taken?

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Sorry, what's exactly your question?

@KKRLiu 16 часов назад

Optic is good. One thing i don't like is the aparture ring.

@tomscameras 12 часов назад

Yes, they're about the best optics of any sub $100 lens ... What do you not like about the aperture ring?

@KKRLiu 11 часов назад

@@tomscameras it is too thin and hard to grep.

@walcottrulez 3 года назад

maybe a blue screen with flowing lava or swarms of bees might help.

@mortimersnerd8044 Год назад

Like every TT Artisans lens, great lens... "for the price". In other words, no so great but it doesn't cost much.

@tomscameras Год назад

Actually, I disagree a bit - especially this 35/1.4 in my opinion is a real gem of a lens, even without having a look at the price! But apart from that, the price of any product is always a very important part of the consideration ... :)

@kevinv.m.94 Месяц назад

I have an old Sony NEX-5 that comes with a good 18-50mm kit lens. When I tried TTartisans 25mm f2 and 35mm 1.4, that's the time that I fully realized what a sharp image is, which is not being delivered by the Sony kit lens that I am used to. I also used the Canon SX series (big zoom bridge cameras, with non-interchangeable lens) which I thought were of very good quality and character already, but I still enhance the look that it matches my taste. Upon using the TTartisans 25mm f2, I realized that its normal vignette is exactly what I am trying to create when enhancing, also the contrast, together with the sharpness that I never captured before (even when using the DSLR with kit lens and/or prime lens of my friends). TTartisan lenses cost less, and perform better than any other lens I tried, for me to achieve the image that I want. I even like the lens flares of it when stopped down. In one image I captured in a retreat, I used the glare to create an effect of halo above the retreatants.

@winkzi 3 года назад

2:37 You have some dirt on your sensor, Or inside lens.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

Yes on the sensor :) but it later came off thanks to automatic sensor cleaning!

@winkzi 3 года назад

@@tomscameras i thought that automatic sensor cleaning (vibration) does not actually remove anything.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

@@winkzi On my Sony A7R2, I think the same :p but with the Fuji and especially with Olympus cameras, it really works well!

@winkzi 3 года назад

@@tomscameras I turned it off on my xt3, but should maybe turn it back on ! 👍

@samsen3965 3 года назад

Love all I see about this lens but the strange thing for me, every review I see, states this lens CAN NOT focus to infinity at wide open!!!!! 5:30 WHY? when design wise, it should be really easy to let a tiny more turn and thus Infinity. In fact, most Samyang/Rokinon (My GoldStandard of Manual lens design) do pass the infinity, that is one fantastic option they provide, to cover minor adapter imperfections, once those lenses are adapted to something else, that I really appreciate. Now Chines being number one copying, why didn't they do that? Or is it some sort of ego thingy: Copy western, Good. Copy So.Korean, Yakkkkk!😱🤔🤣😵😎

@tomscameras 3 года назад

The idea of TT Artisan is that the hard stop is right at infinity. If done well, it is a HUGE advantage over having the lens focus "past" infinity such as a Samyang etc. It makes photographing landscapes, night shots, etc. super quick - just move the focus ring to the hard stop and you know it's right at infinity. I am still unsure if the TT Artisan 35/1.4 can be user adjusted. Some people say that it is possible! I did not try yet because actually I'm fine with the way how my lens is factory adjusted, even though it is not 100% perfect it works well for all practical purposes for me. I do really like this feature and prefer it a lot over lenses that deliberatly go past infinity. But you are totally right, it would be great if they could make that more precise, or they should communicate how users can adjust it (like they do with user-adjustable rangefinder coupling on M mount lenses).

@samsen3965 3 года назад

@@tomscameras Absolutely. But because I'm practical, I must add: However that is one BIG "IF" that can't be achieved easy so goes the more realistic more visionary approach of Samyang.

@tomscameras 3 года назад

@@samsen3965 Have a look at the way how TT Artisan ships their M mount lenses with user-adjustable rangefinder adjustment. Now that's what I call "visionary" :) Maybe we want something like that for these TT Artisan APS-C lenses as well! That the user can easily adjust the stop on the focusing ring!

@rensaudade 3 года назад

I got one for $50

@tomscameras 3 года назад

wow, that's a bargain! Hope you have fun with it!

@rensaudade 3 года назад

@@tomscameras i just received it today. It's perfect for my xe2

@plendil10mg Месяц назад

that is not TT ARTISAN that is T7 Artisan

@tomscameras Месяц назад

What do you mean?

@Lorak669 2 года назад

chinese lenses :) And Fuji camera is made in ?? ;)

@tomscameras 2 года назад

Depends on the camera model, many older ones were made in Japan, most recent ones apart from the X-Pro3 are made in China as well. It's a global world these days :)