![]() The TTArtisan behaves very well with regards to this and is actually fun to use. Having started photography with only manual lenses, I can appreciate a focus ring that feels right and behaves predictably. While, fortunately, there’s not much to say about the build quality, the focus and aperture ring deserve a bit more attention. As you can see below, my tiny X-T100 gets toppled over by the lens quite easily. Talking about the construction, it’s also worth mentioning that the lens is quite front-heavy. I also really like the screw-on lens cap that ‘occupies’ the 39mm filter thread. The moving parts move smoothly and the finish, although it attracts a lot dust, is very nice. The body is all-metal, and the lens feels strong and very reliable. The build quality, especially given the price, is outstanding. For example, they have printed the internal structure of the lens onto the body - I guess it’s quite cool, but I wouldn’t have needed it. Personally, I don’t particularly like the cone-shaped design but I’m sure that a lot of people will like it a lot! The same holds true for the, quite excessive, markings on the lens. The lens is made by TTArtisan, a young (2019) Chinese lens manufacturer that has quickly made a name for producing a wide variety of very decent and well-priced lenses for various mounts.įrom a purely aesthetic perspective, the TTArtisan APS-C 35mm F1.4 reminds me of the famous Fujinon XF35mm F2 R WR. I adore the camera for its size and design, and I think these two make a great couple! Especially if you’re beginning or if you’re on a tight budget, the TTArtisan could be a great first prime to add to the mix. So far, I have tested the lens – primarily – on an entry-level Fujifilm X-T100. The specific lens I’m discussing here is the TTArtisan APS-C 35mm F1.4 (currently 89.00 € on Amazon Germany) in the Fuji X Mount configuration. However, based on previous experience with some of them, I would argue that the TTArtisan offers the best value out of the pack. I have not comparatively tested all of these. In case you’re interested in that, there are many more in-depth reviews out there.īefore going on, please note that there are many competitors, most notably the very similar 7Artisans 35mm F1.2 that will set you back about 150 Euros as well as the the popular Meike MK-35 F1.4 (about 100€). Please be aware that this is just my opinion on this lens and not a technical, in-depth review. Having played around with the lens a little bit, I’m convinced that this is not just a toy, but that there might be a place for this lens. Also, I love (reasonably priced) 35mm lenses, and having a fast (F1.4) prime is also never a bad idea. ![]() ![]() I primarily bought the lens because I wanted to enjoy some all-manual photography on my small digital Fuji without investing significant money. Put very briefly, the TTArtisan punches comfortably above its (90€) weight, is very fun to shoot, but only really works for certain kinds of creative work. In this article, I will briefly discuss the TTArtisan APS-C 35mm F1.4, a cheap, fast, and all-manual prime lens that’s available for Fuji X Mount, Micro 4/3, Canon M Mount, and Sony E Mount.
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