All 3 of these lenses benefit from a lens hood given their propensities toward flare. I use the small lens hood that Fuji sells for their XF27/2.8 on the TTArtisan 35/1.4 - no vignetting and it is tiny, meaning it keeps the lens tiny.
Hello, totally agree on your assessment of the 35mm lens. I bought one last year and use it A LOT on my FujiFilm X-T2. Went on a short vacation, and my standard zoom lens broke. Used the 35mm exclusively, and didn't really miss the zoom, except for a few shots. Anyway, great review. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your feedback! It's a big limitation if you go from a variety of available focal lengths just to one single one. But very often I even enjoy that - there's shots I am going to miss because an 35mm on APS-C can't do it all, but on the other hand that leaves some room to concentrate more on those shots where it does work!
I already had the Mitakon 35mm f0.95, and the Ttartisan 35mm 1.4, and 50mm 1.2 before seeing your videos and I must admit that you convinced me to buy the 17mm 1.4 and the 25 and 50mm f2! I'm having a lot of fun with these lenses. The 25mm has something special in its rendering 😍 and I took some nice portraits with the 50mm f2, even if I prefer the brighter version. Congratulations for your videos!
Many thanks for your comment. What makes the 25 and 50 stand out for me is that it's such a nice tiny couple that you can take anywhere, they fit in any small corner in your bag. I am happy you enjoy these lenses as well!
yes indeed the main advantage of the 25 and 50 f2 is their size. too bad that infinity is poorly calibrated. I have a lot of pleasure in any case watching your videos, being myself a Fuji xe3 photographer, in Raw, who loves little manual lenses and who prefers "normal" focal lengths !
@@tomscamerasI second this. Especially the info regarding hard stop infinity adjustments. I would also add the 50 f1.2 to the list of phenomenal TT glass.
Hi Tom. Got the 35mm 1.4 when it first came out and I still think it’s almost criminal that we get all this goodness for so little!! It’s so tiny it looks funny on my already small Olympus. All good, though. Cheers 😊
You made me buy all these 3 lenses for fujifilm!I am waiting for the 35 mm lens to arrive.I really liked the 25mm not so much the 50mm.In terms of sharpness I would say the 25 is better than the 50mm.The 50mm has some loss of contrast compared to the 25mm.The 50mm is also harder to focus than the 25.
I agree that the 50 is a bit harder to focus, that's also courtesy of the longer focal length - maybe there is a reason why manual focus 85 or 135 or even longer manual lenses are not that common today. In terms of contrast, my copies of the 25 and 50 perform similar and basically on the same level as the 35/1.4. But you never know if there's some sample-to-sample variation ... I hope you'll have a lot of fun with your 35/1.4! In total, I had two 35's already which were both very sharp. The current owner of the first of these two is also very happy with it!
hi Tom, 很幸運的看見你的影片，這三個鏡頭這是太可愛了，正巧我也想建立一組極輕便的套裝，看見你的影片之後，先是購入25mm f2，確認我使用手動鏡頭是否適合，使用後竟然感覺非常喜歡，接著就購入了35 mm f1.4以及50mm f2，這三個鏡頭體積真的很小，真是太棒了 等不及要好天氣的時後出門散步 我訂閱了你的頻道，謝謝你介紹了實用可愛的鏡頭。
I got the 35mm lens after your review. I hope they release similar quality in their newer version of the 23mm or 25mm. That would be an awesome pancake lens
A great choice. But you could also consider the 50/1.2 if you want some extra background blur. It’s of course somewhat bigger than the tiny 50/2. I made a video about those two lenses here: ruclips.net/video/vhkK_K3I8mE/видео.html
In my opinion, 35mm produces the best image of the three in terms of technical aspects, but it lacks a bit... soul, which e.g. Pergear 35mm f1.6 or 1.4 have, and the Fuji 35mm f1.4 certainly has it. So far, I have only seen one photo with this lens that impressed me and it was a medium-long distance black and white photo in slightly foggy weather. Or maybe this lens is just more demanding. I don't know if you checked out the "old" 7Artisans 25mm f1.8. This is an example of a great combination of modernity (coatings, sharpness in the middle) with a slightly vintage character. At the same time, when fully open it gives slightly swirly bokeh (minimally like Helios) and sharpness at very close range, at f8 it is perfect without losing the character and continuity of the image and at the same time it is one of the lightest 25mm. BTW: of the 3 you are testing, I like the 50mm the most. Maybe it's also because I don't have that focal length yet ;-)
The Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 is a gorgeous lens. It tends to be overlooked a bit because there is the newer 33/1.4 which surely is sharper and "better", but in my opinion doesn't have the character of the older 35/1.4. Regarding the manual focus lenses, I love the TT Artisan 35/1.4 also because of its handling, the clicked aperture is for me a great advantage over the click-less one and when that infinity hard stop is correctly adjusted, it makes landscape photos so much easier. And it also makes zone focusing (using the distance scale) much easier when all those numbers on the focus ring are correctly aligned. But sure, there are several other nice 35mm manual focus lenses out there. I can understand if you (or others) also love them just as much or even might prefer them in some cases.
Tom, being honest with you, normally I like to see videos regarding Nikon cameras, because I am a Nikon user for almost all my life (I am 64), but I have to say that your videos are so good that I really don't mind you are not a Nikon user.... SO!!! I forgive you then!!!! Thanks for your reviews on lenses, I really enjoy them!!!! Thanks.
Hi Walt, many thanks for your nice comment, I really appreciate it! And did you see my vintage analog Nikon videos already? Nikon EM, FM, FM2, F3 … I love to shoot Nikon a lot as well 😀
Hi Tom. I like this video, and the scenes of Koln too, of course. I have the 17mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2 and 100mm tilt/shift manual lenses as well as the 27mm f2.8 AF lens from TTArtisan and they are all excellent. Your video makes me think maybe I should add that 35mm to the kit. Thanks.
@@stayuntilforever Yes, "old" is a relative term :) but the 7Artisans 35/1.2 - even though it is not a really old lens, you are right! - still appeared a few years before the TT Aritsan lenses as well as the "newer" 7Artisans 35/0.95. This whole market segment of inexpensive manual focus APS-C lenses is a very new trend, actually.
@@stayuntilforever I admit I never shot the Voigtländer lenses yet. But yes I have seen some rather questionable reviews about that Voigtländer 35/1.2! Which I find a bit weird because Voigtländer does some very nice glass! The other problem, as you say, is that the Voigtländer for APS-C are expensive ... while they have to compete with all these low-budget lenses 😀... for the money of the Voigtländer 35/1.2 alone, it's easy to build almost an entire collection of nice TT Artisan or 7Artisans glass! What I do like with the Voigtländer's though is the electric contacts that enable EXIF (which is very good if you are shooting a camera with IBIS) and also that auto zoom-in feature when focusing. But these features only work on Fuji's newest cameras, for example not on the X-E3.
Vielen Dank, Thomas! Ich hab” viel von deinen Videos gelernt und hab’ gerade das 35mm, f/1.4 Objectiv bestellt. Das kommt schon am Mittwoch aber meine Fujifilm XT-20 Kamera kommt erst am Freitag. Ich.bin Olympus Shooter aber will Fuji probieren.
Hey! Das ist witzig, ein Freund von mir (auch Olympus User) hat jetzt auch gerade überlegt, eine Fuji zu kaufen! Ich hoffe, Du hast viel Spaß mit der X-T20!
I can corroborate that the TT Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens is way better that the price would suggest. I bought mine to play with since I already had the Fujifilm 35mm, both the f/2 and f/1.4 versions, and it was interesting to go back to manual focus as an exercise. The only thing with this lens is the ergonomics are not great. The tapper of the lens tube to a narrow focus grip is less than ideal. I would just grab the smooth barrel with the optical formula painted on it to focus. For manual focusing, feel is important and the feel is not great. TT Artisans has improved the ergonomics on subsequent lenses.
Thanks Albert for your feedback! I really am a huge fan of the Fujifilm 35/1.4. It gets a lot of critizism because of the more old fashioned AF mechanism, but the optics are just so sweet and rich! It doesn't give the more "clinic" or "modern" look of the new 33/1.4 that I personally do not like that much. About the ergonomics of the TT Artisan 35/1.4, I see your point. Even though I think for such a small lens, they overall got it right. But yes, the grippy part of the focus ring could be a bit wider. I guess many folks also were not too keen on the "quirky" looks of the barrel (but I really like it!) ... so that also could be another reason why newer TT Artisan lenses tend to have a less unique product design.
Nice video, I will like you to do a comparison between the 7artisan, ttartisan, meike and brigtin star 35mm f0.95 if it's possible. Thanks in advance ☺️
Actually, the 7Artisans, Meike and Brightin Star are basically the same optics in different barrel designs. They are better in terms of optics than the TT Artisan 35/0.95 especially at open aperture. So if you're looking for a lens that you want to shoot often at f/0.95, the 7Artisans and its siblings are the better choice. The TT Artisan 35/0.95 is considerably smaller and offers a clicked aperture, so if you're just looking for an all-round lens that you want to carry around all day, with the occasional ability to shoot at f/0.95, the TT Artisan is also a good choice.
Very informative video, as I’ve been looking for a couple decent manual lenses for my Fuji cameras. Would you suggest the TTartisan 50 1.2 as well? Thanks!
Yes, the TT Artisan 50/1.2 is also a great lens and I love using mine a lot. Here you can see me compare it directly to the small 50/2: ruclips.net/video/vhkK_K3I8mE/видео.html
I just bought the 35mm/1.4 but from 7Artisans, not TTArtisan. Black Friday Sales … it was just $55USD. A steal !!! Have you used that lens too ? Wonder if it’s the same good. 🤔
I used the 7Artisans briefly but didn't have a chance to do a full review. Personally I prefer the clicked aperture and adjustable focus ring (hard stop at infinity) of the TT Artisan. In sharpness, especially stopped down, the TT Artisan 35/1.4 is also hard to beat, so that's why overall I still recommend the TT Artisan here. It's the opposite with the 35/0.95 lenses where the 7Artisans has better optics than the TT Artisan. However, for 55 Dollars, there's surely nothing wrong with the 7Artisans, either! So I hope you have a lot of fun with your lens!
most beginners use mobile phones as a camera, so they are used to wide angle shooting ,therefore I suggest ttartisan 17mm f1.4 lens also maybe your second lens,and then eventually you will get tired of twisting so get the ttartisan 27mm f2.8 autofocus lens for those lazy times you dont want to twist lols
I get your points: Yes, AF lenses are always easier for modern / beginner users, but in this video I specifically want to focus on manual focus lenses. I mean, everyone who buys a system camera will get their first AF lens anyway with it, usually it's the kit zoom lens. I do love the 27/2.8 but I don't think it should be the "first extra lens" that you get - the point of the 27mm is to be super compact, but it doesn't add a lot of new possibilities for the photographer ... while faster lenses like a 35/1.8 or 35/1.4 do add new possibilities over a kit zoom! You are also absolutely right that many people today are used to the more wide angle lenses of their smartphones. But then, the kit zoom covers that wide angle as well. But I will think about making a video about the "new standard focal length" because you are absolutely right: Today, many new photographers won't consider a 50mm full frame equivalent as "standard", but they much rather would think a 24-28mm is standard!
@@tomscameras yeah it's more related to what I experienced tho,got my first fujifilm ,it was xt-20 ,and yes the first lens I got was the 35mm f1.4 mm,and I bought the body second hand ,it got no lens included,and I started taking pictures of my dog,and the thing is they kept moving,eventually got tired and just got autofocus lens 🤣
@@jedunboxing4127 Maybe I should be more outspoken in the part in the video where I say "manual focus" is not for every one (4:06) 😄 ... but actually that was why I included that part: Manual focus lenses are not meant for every kind of use, there are cases where AF lenses are more practical!
Thanks for the great video! I have the 7artisan 2.5/1.8 which is my most used lens on apsc. I really like the size and the quality in the center of the picture but I'm wondering whether the ttartisan 25/2 is better in the corner, where my 25/1.8 suffers...
I have a review video of the 25/2 lens. Maybe this helps you to learn more about edge / corner sharpness: ruclips.net/video/A3rQESxbo6A/видео.htmlsi=xSB6NqPL7wF3beYC
I am using a Canon R50 want to shoot street photography on 50mm and 35mm. Due to the camera crop factor, I got the ttartisan 35mm 1.4 to get the 50mm equivalent. Which do you recommend for the 35mm equivalent? I am between the TTartisan 23mm 1.8 and the 25mm 2. I keep finding reviews recommending both. Thanks again!
I actually did a direct comparison of three of the current 23-24-25 mm lenses here. Maybe you’ll find it useful: ruclips.net/video/zMwYJNE8QoQ/видео.htmlsi=wILWAwvRFb4VOXjw
The problem i see with the 35 is the weird shape and thin focus ring and that makes it impossible to attach a focus tab. Thats why i sold mine. But the 25 f2 is perfect in terms of handling and ive used it a lot on my gx8.
The TT Artisan 35/1.4‘s shape is not to everyone’s taste, yes. I think it’s ergonomics are surprising good but sure, it wasn’t designed for the use with a focus tab. I am happy that the 25/2 lens works well for you!
What shall i buy ,i am very confused shall i go for 35mm f 1.4, or 50mm f1.2? Plz help me out, i will b buying my first manual lens, and i need it for sharp night photography,street,and portraits.
I think the 35/1.4 is more versatile as a first manual lens as the 50/1.2 due to the wider field of view, especially for street photography. And you can still take very good portraits with a 35mm lens! Here is a video where I compare the 35/0.95, 35/1.4 and 50/1.2 for portraits. Maybe it helps: ruclips.net/video/eeSX2jwC-eM/видео.html
The Kamlan 28 is a very good manual lens that you don't hear a lot about anymore. In the end, I do prefer the TT Artisans ... just because of the clicked aperture ring and the user-adjustable hard stop at infinity focus.
It’s of course also a great option, as are many other lenses. It’s more a dedicated portrait lens I my opinion whereas the 35:1.4 is a better all-rounder. I did a comparison of the 50/2 and 50/1.2 lenses, if you want watch it here: ruclips.net/video/vhkK_K3I8mE/видео.htmlsi=sNfjn8SjBNSV1vfp
That's a hard one. But depending no which camera brand you use, also there are great native lenses from the major manufacturers that are pretty inexpensive - the Sony FE 50/1.8 (yes, AF is slow, but the optics are great!!) or the Canon STM 50/1.8 for example ...! Here's my review of the Sony FE 50/1.8. I think it's a pretty underrated lens in the Sony system: ruclips.net/video/tMqCmWZjB1Q/видео.html
you stated you never shoot below F8? meaning F5.6 you don't shoot? or did you state that wrongly... you never shoot above F8??? hopeing that was the case...
@@phamster18 Yes, the apertures smaller than f/8 are having a negative impact on resolution due to diffraction. (Smaller means: the actual aperture opening is smaller, so I'm talking f/11 or f/16 now.) So basically the only reasons to use f/11 or f/16 are (1) that your lens gives you better / more pronounced aperture stars at those apertures, or (2) you do need the maximum depth of field, or (3) that your lens might have better border/corner performance at those settings. (1) does not apply to the TT Artisan lenses in this video, the aperture stars are super well defined at f/8 already. (2) is a valid reason especially when you're doing macro / close-up shots! (3) does mainly apply to some full-frame lenses on full-frame cameras, but again it doesn't apply to any lenses that I show in this video!
All 3 of these lenses benefit from a lens hood given their propensities toward flare. I use the small lens hood that Fuji sells for their XF27/2.8 on the TTArtisan 35/1.4 - no vignetting and it is tiny, meaning it keeps the lens tiny.
You are absolutely right! And thanks for the hint with the 27/2.8 lens cap, sounds great!
I have both the TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 and the 17mm f1.4. I think those are an ideal combo for APS-C.
Yes of course you are right: the 17 is a very great lens as well!
Hello, totally agree on your assessment of the 35mm lens. I bought one last year and use it A LOT on my FujiFilm X-T2. Went on a short vacation, and my standard zoom lens broke. Used the 35mm exclusively, and didn't really miss the zoom, except for a few shots.
Anyway, great review. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your feedback! It's a big limitation if you go from a variety of available focal lengths just to one single one. But very often I even enjoy that - there's shots I am going to miss because an 35mm on APS-C can't do it all, but on the other hand that leaves some room to concentrate more on those shots where it does work!
I already had the Mitakon 35mm f0.95, and the Ttartisan 35mm 1.4, and 50mm 1.2 before seeing your videos and I must admit that you convinced me to buy the 17mm 1.4 and the 25 and 50mm f2! I'm having a lot of fun with these lenses. The 25mm has something special in its rendering 😍 and I took some nice portraits with the 50mm f2, even if I prefer the brighter version. Congratulations for your videos!
Many thanks for your comment. What makes the 25 and 50 stand out for me is that it's such a nice tiny couple that you can take anywhere, they fit in any small corner in your bag. I am happy you enjoy these lenses as well!
yes indeed the main advantage of the 25 and 50 f2 is their size. too bad that infinity is poorly calibrated. I have a lot of pleasure in any case watching your videos, being myself a Fuji xe3 photographer, in Raw, who loves little manual lenses and who prefers "normal" focal lengths !
Always great videos and thorough explanations! Thanks Tom!
Thanks Kevin for your comment! I really appreciate it!
@@tomscamerasI second this. Especially the info regarding hard stop infinity adjustments. I would also add the 50 f1.2 to the list of phenomenal TT glass.
As usual, a masterful, succinct video. Thanks Thomas! Love the TTArtisan lenses. Superb value.
Thanks Donald for your comment. I really appreciate your support!
Your videos are always so artistic, and packed with great information and photos.
Oh, many thanks! I'm really glad you enjoy watching them! :)
Hi Tom. Got the 35mm 1.4 when it first came out and I still think it’s almost criminal that we get all this goodness for so little!! It’s so tiny it looks funny on my already small Olympus.
All good, though. Cheers 😊
Yes, the looks of this lens are not for everyone! But the results are great - nice to hear that's also the case with an Olympus MFT body!
You made me buy all these 3 lenses for fujifilm!I am waiting for the 35 mm lens to arrive.I really liked the 25mm not so much the 50mm.In terms of sharpness I would say the 25 is better than the 50mm.The 50mm has some loss of contrast compared to the 25mm.The 50mm is also harder to focus than the 25.
I agree that the 50 is a bit harder to focus, that's also courtesy of the longer focal length - maybe there is a reason why manual focus 85 or 135 or even longer manual lenses are not that common today.
In terms of contrast, my copies of the 25 and 50 perform similar and basically on the same level as the 35/1.4. But you never know if there's some sample-to-sample variation ...
I hope you'll have a lot of fun with your 35/1.4! In total, I had two 35's already which were both very sharp. The current owner of the first of these two is also very happy with it!
Very nicely done Tom, thank you!
Many thanks, I appreciate your feedback! 🙏
Great video! I have the TTartisan 23mm f1.4 and the 27mm f2.8 AF, I really like both lenses.
Thanks! And yes, they're also both nice lenses!
hi Tom,
很幸運的看見你的影片，這三個鏡頭這是太可愛了，正巧我也想建立一組極輕便的套裝，看見你的影片之後，先是購入25mm f2，確認我使用手動鏡頭是否適合，使用後竟然感覺非常喜歡，接著就購入了35 mm f1.4以及50mm f2，這三個鏡頭體積真的很小，真是太棒了
等不及要好天氣的時後出門散步
我訂閱了你的頻道，謝謝你介紹了實用可愛的鏡頭。
Hi Oliver, many thanks for your feedback! I am glad you enjoy the three lenses and I hope you will have a lot of fun and get nice pictures! 來自科隆的親切問候
I got the 35mm lens after your review. I hope they release similar quality in their newer version of the 23mm or 25mm. That would be an awesome pancake lens
Yes, I also agree that the 23/24/25 mm offerings of TT Artisan or 7Artisans could be just a bit better!
I have the 35mm f1.4, great lens for my canon m200. Now I’m thinking of buying the 50mm f:2, I have seeing good reviews.
A great choice. But you could also consider the 50/1.2 if you want some extra background blur. It’s of course somewhat bigger than the tiny 50/2. I made a video about those two lenses here:
ruclips.net/video/vhkK_K3I8mE/видео.html
Thanks Tom as always very interesting review I like the 3 lenses and would love to try them out at some point on my Fuji cameras.......
Thanks! I hope you'll have fun trying them out!
In my opinion, 35mm produces the best image of the three in terms of technical aspects, but it lacks a bit... soul, which e.g. Pergear 35mm f1.6 or 1.4 have, and the Fuji 35mm f1.4 certainly has it. So far, I have only seen one photo with this lens that impressed me and it was a medium-long distance black and white photo in slightly foggy weather. Or maybe this lens is just more demanding.
I don't know if you checked out the "old" 7Artisans 25mm f1.8. This is an example of a great combination of modernity (coatings, sharpness in the middle) with a slightly vintage character. At the same time, when fully open it gives slightly swirly bokeh (minimally like Helios) and sharpness at very close range, at f8 it is perfect without losing the character and continuity of the image and at the same time it is one of the lightest 25mm.
BTW: of the 3 you are testing, I like the 50mm the most. Maybe it's also because I don't have that focal length yet ;-)
The Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 is a gorgeous lens. It tends to be overlooked a bit because there is the newer 33/1.4 which surely is sharper and "better", but in my opinion doesn't have the character of the older 35/1.4.
Regarding the manual focus lenses, I love the TT Artisan 35/1.4 also because of its handling, the clicked aperture is for me a great advantage over the click-less one and when that infinity hard stop is correctly adjusted, it makes landscape photos so much easier. And it also makes zone focusing (using the distance scale) much easier when all those numbers on the focus ring are correctly aligned.
But sure, there are several other nice 35mm manual focus lenses out there. I can understand if you (or others) also love them just as much or even might prefer them in some cases.
Tom, being honest with you, normally I like to see videos regarding Nikon cameras, because I am a Nikon user for almost all my life (I am 64), but I have to say that your videos are so good that I really don't mind you are not a Nikon user.... SO!!! I forgive you then!!!! Thanks for your reviews on lenses, I really enjoy them!!!! Thanks.
Hi Walt, many thanks for your nice comment, I really appreciate it! And did you see my vintage analog Nikon videos already? Nikon EM, FM, FM2, F3 … I love to shoot Nikon a lot as well 😀
Hi Tom. I like this video, and the scenes of Koln too, of course. I have the 17mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2 and 100mm tilt/shift manual lenses as well as the 27mm f2.8 AF lens from TTArtisan and they are all excellent. Your video makes me think maybe I should add that 35mm to the kit. Thanks.
Many thanks for your feedback! I hope you'll like the 35/1.4 just as much as your other lenses!
7artisans 35mm1.2 mark ii is my favourite!
That's an older design but still also a great choice, of course!
I prefer the rendering/size/look of the 7artisans 35mm1.2 mark2, it's not old as it came only a few years ago. And its f1.2
@@stayuntilforever Yes, "old" is a relative term :) but the 7Artisans 35/1.2 - even though it is not a really old lens, you are right! - still appeared a few years before the TT Aritsan lenses as well as the "newer" 7Artisans 35/0.95.
This whole market segment of inexpensive manual focus APS-C lenses is a very new trend, actually.
@@tomscameras my version mark2 is actually sharper and more contrasty than the very expensive voigtländer 35mm1.2. I must have gotten a golden copy.
@@stayuntilforever I admit I never shot the Voigtländer lenses yet. But yes I have seen some rather questionable reviews about that Voigtländer 35/1.2! Which I find a bit weird because Voigtländer does some very nice glass!
The other problem, as you say, is that the Voigtländer for APS-C are expensive ... while they have to compete with all these low-budget lenses 😀... for the money of the Voigtländer 35/1.2 alone, it's easy to build almost an entire collection of nice TT Artisan or 7Artisans glass!
What I do like with the Voigtländer's though is the electric contacts that enable EXIF (which is very good if you are shooting a camera with IBIS) and also that auto zoom-in feature when focusing. But these features only work on Fuji's newest cameras, for example not on the X-E3.
Vielen Dank, Thomas! Ich hab” viel von deinen Videos gelernt und hab’ gerade das 35mm, f/1.4 Objectiv bestellt. Das kommt schon am Mittwoch aber meine Fujifilm XT-20 Kamera kommt erst am Freitag. Ich.bin Olympus Shooter aber will Fuji probieren.
Hey! Das ist witzig, ein Freund von mir (auch Olympus User) hat jetzt auch gerade überlegt, eine Fuji zu kaufen! Ich hoffe, Du hast viel Spaß mit der X-T20!
@@tomscameras, danke. Macht viel Spaß zu lernen, wie andere Kameras funktionieren.
I can corroborate that the TT Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens is way better that the price would suggest. I bought mine to play with since I already had the Fujifilm 35mm, both the f/2 and f/1.4 versions, and it was interesting to go back to manual focus as an exercise.
The only thing with this lens is the ergonomics are not great. The tapper of the lens tube to a narrow focus grip is less than ideal. I would just grab the smooth barrel with the optical formula painted on it to focus. For manual focusing, feel is important and the feel is not great. TT Artisans has improved the ergonomics on subsequent lenses.
Thanks Albert for your feedback! I really am a huge fan of the Fujifilm 35/1.4. It gets a lot of critizism because of the more old fashioned AF mechanism, but the optics are just so sweet and rich! It doesn't give the more "clinic" or "modern" look of the new 33/1.4 that I personally do not like that much.
About the ergonomics of the TT Artisan 35/1.4, I see your point. Even though I think for such a small lens, they overall got it right. But yes, the grippy part of the focus ring could be a bit wider. I guess many folks also were not too keen on the "quirky" looks of the barrel (but I really like it!) ... so that also could be another reason why newer TT Artisan lenses tend to have a less unique product design.
Nice video, I will like you to do a comparison between the 7artisan, ttartisan, meike and brigtin star 35mm f0.95 if it's possible. Thanks in advance ☺️
Actually, the 7Artisans, Meike and Brightin Star are basically the same optics in different barrel designs. They are better in terms of optics than the TT Artisan 35/0.95 especially at open aperture. So if you're looking for a lens that you want to shoot often at f/0.95, the 7Artisans and its siblings are the better choice.
The TT Artisan 35/0.95 is considerably smaller and offers a clicked aperture, so if you're just looking for an all-round lens that you want to carry around all day, with the occasional ability to shoot at f/0.95, the TT Artisan is also a good choice.
I heard the Brightin Star is very sharp, sharper than the others@@tomscameras
Can please tell me the sharpest lens for landscape
Very informative video, as I’ve been looking for a couple decent manual lenses for my Fuji cameras. Would you suggest the TTartisan 50 1.2 as well? Thanks!
Yes, the TT Artisan 50/1.2 is also a great lens and I love using mine a lot. Here you can see me compare it directly to the small 50/2:
ruclips.net/video/vhkK_K3I8mE/видео.html
@@tomscameras Awesome! Thank you!
@@brianode11 You're welcome! 😃
I just bought the 35mm/1.4 but from 7Artisans, not TTArtisan. Black Friday Sales … it was just $55USD. A steal !!! Have you used that lens too ? Wonder if it’s the same good. 🤔
I used the 7Artisans briefly but didn't have a chance to do a full review. Personally I prefer the clicked aperture and adjustable focus ring (hard stop at infinity) of the TT Artisan. In sharpness, especially stopped down, the TT Artisan 35/1.4 is also hard to beat, so that's why overall I still recommend the TT Artisan here.
It's the opposite with the 35/0.95 lenses where the 7Artisans has better optics than the TT Artisan.
However, for 55 Dollars, there's surely nothing wrong with the 7Artisans, either! So I hope you have a lot of fun with your lens!
most beginners use mobile phones as a camera, so they are used to wide angle shooting ,therefore I suggest ttartisan 17mm f1.4 lens also maybe your second lens,and then eventually you will get tired of twisting so get the ttartisan 27mm f2.8 autofocus lens for those lazy times you dont want to twist lols
I get your points: Yes, AF lenses are always easier for modern / beginner users, but in this video I specifically want to focus on manual focus lenses. I mean, everyone who buys a system camera will get their first AF lens anyway with it, usually it's the kit zoom lens.
I do love the 27/2.8 but I don't think it should be the "first extra lens" that you get - the point of the 27mm is to be super compact, but it doesn't add a lot of new possibilities for the photographer ... while faster lenses like a 35/1.8 or 35/1.4 do add new possibilities over a kit zoom!
You are also absolutely right that many people today are used to the more wide angle lenses of their smartphones. But then, the kit zoom covers that wide angle as well.
But I will think about making a video about the "new standard focal length" because you are absolutely right: Today, many new photographers won't consider a 50mm full frame equivalent as "standard", but they much rather would think a 24-28mm is standard!
@@tomscameras yeah it's more related to what I experienced tho,got my first fujifilm ,it was xt-20 ,and yes the first lens I got was the 35mm f1.4 mm,and I bought the body second hand ,it got no lens included,and I started taking pictures of my dog,and the thing is they kept moving,eventually got tired and just got autofocus lens 🤣
@@jedunboxing4127 Maybe I should be more outspoken in the part in the video where I say "manual focus" is not for every one (4:06) 😄 ... but actually that was why I included that part: Manual focus lenses are not meant for every kind of use, there are cases where AF lenses are more practical!
Thanks Thomas can you tell me if you tried the 35mm in ZONE FOCUSING for street photography?
Excellent 😊!
Thanks a lot! 🙏
Thanks for the great video!
I have the 7artisan 2.5/1.8 which is my most used lens on apsc. I really like the size and the quality in the center of the picture but I'm wondering whether the ttartisan 25/2 is better in the corner, where my 25/1.8 suffers...
I have a review video of the 25/2 lens. Maybe this helps you to learn more about edge / corner sharpness:
ruclips.net/video/A3rQESxbo6A/видео.htmlsi=xSB6NqPL7wF3beYC
I am using a Canon R50 want to shoot street photography on 50mm and 35mm. Due to the camera crop factor, I got the ttartisan 35mm 1.4 to get the 50mm equivalent. Which do you recommend for the 35mm equivalent? I am between the TTartisan 23mm 1.8 and the 25mm 2. I keep finding reviews recommending both. Thanks again!
I actually did a direct comparison of three of the current 23-24-25 mm lenses here. Maybe you’ll find it useful:
ruclips.net/video/zMwYJNE8QoQ/видео.htmlsi=wILWAwvRFb4VOXjw
Hi,I'm new to photography. I have Sony A6400. Can I use mentioned lenses?
Yes, the Sony E mount versions work on your camera!
The problem i see with the 35 is the weird shape and thin focus ring and that makes it impossible to attach a focus tab. Thats why i sold mine. But the 25 f2 is perfect in terms of handling and ive used it a lot on my gx8.
The TT Artisan 35/1.4‘s shape is not to everyone’s taste, yes. I think it’s ergonomics are surprising good but sure, it wasn’t designed for the use with a focus tab. I am happy that the 25/2 lens works well for you!
@@tomscameras Sure, it works without a focus tab and its fine to use but not as comfortable as a lens with a classic design.
What shall i buy ,i am very confused shall i go for 35mm f 1.4, or 50mm f1.2? Plz help me out, i will b buying my first manual lens, and i need it for sharp night photography,street,and portraits.
I think the 35/1.4 is more versatile as a first manual lens as the 50/1.2 due to the wider field of view, especially for street photography. And you can still take very good portraits with a 35mm lens!
Here is a video where I compare the 35/0.95, 35/1.4 and 50/1.2 for portraits. Maybe it helps:
ruclips.net/video/eeSX2jwC-eM/видео.html
This, or the Kamlan 28mm?
The Kamlan 28 is a very good manual lens that you don't hear a lot about anymore. In the end, I do prefer the TT Artisans ... just because of the clicked aperture ring and the user-adjustable hard stop at infinity focus.
What about 50 F1.2?
It’s of course also a great option, as are many other lenses. It’s more a dedicated portrait lens I my opinion whereas the 35:1.4 is a better all-rounder.
I did a comparison of the 50/2 and 50/1.2 lenses, if you want watch it here:
ruclips.net/video/vhkK_K3I8mE/видео.htmlsi=sNfjn8SjBNSV1vfp
@@tomscameras thanks i already watched it
And full frame rf/ef under 100$ and under f2.0?
That's a hard one. But depending no which camera brand you use, also there are great native lenses from the major manufacturers that are pretty inexpensive - the Sony FE 50/1.8 (yes, AF is slow, but the optics are great!!) or the Canon STM 50/1.8 for example ...!
Here's my review of the Sony FE 50/1.8. I think it's a pretty underrated lens in the Sony system:
ruclips.net/video/tMqCmWZjB1Q/видео.html
you stated you never shoot below F8? meaning F5.6 you don't shoot? or did you state that wrongly...
you never shoot above F8??? hopeing that was the case...
Oh yes. What I said there is easy to misunderstand: I (almost) never shoot f/11 or f/16!
@@tomscameras glad i now understand.. 😀. F16 to f11 is a no shoot range. Same for me too unless doing super long exposure....
@@phamster18 Yes, the apertures smaller than f/8 are having a negative impact on resolution due to diffraction. (Smaller means: the actual aperture opening is smaller, so I'm talking f/11 or f/16 now.)
So basically the only reasons to use f/11 or f/16 are (1) that your lens gives you better / more pronounced aperture stars at those apertures, or (2) you do need the maximum depth of field, or (3) that your lens might have better border/corner performance at those settings.
(1) does not apply to the TT Artisan lenses in this video, the aperture stars are super well defined at f/8 already. (2) is a valid reason especially when you're doing macro / close-up shots! (3) does mainly apply to some full-frame lenses on full-frame cameras, but again it doesn't apply to any lenses that I show in this video!