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@christyack9430

5 ай бұрын

Just a heads up, Mark. It’s not available for Fuji-x mount at your Amazon link. I tried to buy through it just now. I think they are just out. Can get from other sellers or direct from website, but $20 shipping is a bit much. Hope this helps!

@markwiemels

5 ай бұрын

@@christyack9430 Unfortunately, this video is causing it to sell out on every mount.

@protonish

4 ай бұрын

Great, available for every mount but Nikon F

@shantytownbrown

3 ай бұрын

@@markwiemelsif the 25mm is unavailable. What do you think of the TTartisans manual 23mm/1.4 vs this one??

@slick8086

2 ай бұрын

What? No Nikon F Mount?

19 mins of non-boring video. This channel is a true discovery for me. Ty and keep it up!

I like this manufacturer quite a bit for quality and value, and have purchased their products previously. My minor complaint is no aperture setting/stop between F8 and F16 on many of their lenses.

Love these reviews ! I really appreciate the fair treatment and how you cover all aspects that in my opinion matters when it comes to actually using the gears. All the best !

I highly recommend this lens. I picked it up to pair with my XE4 and I took it to a studio photoshoot out and I was blown away by the results I was getting!

This lens is AWESOME. It's been a month since I got it and it is one of my favorite lens (I own about 10 Fuji X mount lens). It produces flares when pointed directly to light sources but the effects are absolutely lovely. It transforms your Fuji camera into a manual focus film camera. Thanks Mark for your amazing work!!

Found myself using it all the time! I love the way it is painting the picture ❤

The infinity stop is adjustable via the three small set screws. Search other videos to see/hear about details. I did it on my copy and my TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2. On this lens, it was difficult to break free the focus ring because they used too much lock tight during assembly. But I got it after warming up the lens a bit. Anyway, once you adjust the infinity stop to exactly infinity focus, it’s nice for when to shoot distant subjects like landscapes or sunsets.

This is the first lens I picked up for my XE-1. Using it with the first gen xtrans sensor has been just a lovely experience. This camera and lens combo have really scratched my itch for wanting to get back into film. Which I’m grateful for because film processing cost adds up quick.

Loving the sample photos, thank you for the review 👍

I generally like TTartisans' offerings, having several of them now. This is one of my favourites. The size and build quality is just perfect for me and the FOV is great. It offers a hint of wideness without being obviously wide like a 23mm or wider. I find my copy has a very good IQ and I have no complaints on that front. Pair it with the similarly designed 50mm f2 and you have a perfect travel duo. I really wish TTartisans would release a 35mm f2 in the same body style. The hard infinity stop on many TTartisans lenses are not accurate. No worries. It is a simple job to calibrate them oneself if required.

Great review! Completely agree - one of those lenses you don't expect much from, that's a surprisingly versatile joy to shoot with.

Oh, this is perfect! Long time fan here, I bought some canon M6 MII gear a while back before taking a journey with Fuji. I was thrilled to see you do more videos for aps-c camera lenses. I’ve been hankering for a 35mm equivalent and have been trying to make my Fuji X-t1 more pocketable. Thanks so much for the great video! Can’t wait to play with it! I tend to really enjoy f1.4 lenses, but this looks too good to pass up. Thanks again!

I paired that lenses with my xt4 and love it. I was looking for a pancake lens and chose that one to force me to practice manual focus more often, and obviously the 40$ price here is Asia was attractive. As someone mentioned as soon as you direct it to some source lights, it creates some very nice flares. the image is soft, i love to use it for some documentary style projects and it’s my everyday day lens to shoot my family.

I have this lens and it has basically replaced my Fujinon XF27 F2.8. It's the same size, better aperture, easy focus (or zone focus with F8) and is a pleasure to use. I too am shocked that it's not more popular

Totally agree. I’ve put a 24mm on an old apsc camera body (Canon) and now is my to go preferred camera. Light, silent anf easy to use. Thanks for share your experience.

I just found your channel last week and love your content. I started shooting vintage lenses on a Fuji XT-4 In the spring and haven't looked back. I'll be ordering one of these lenses now as I've been wanting to add a pancake style lens to my bag.

Totally agree with everything you said about those budget-friendly lenses. I have 7Artisans 25mm 1.8f and after two years of using it, it never ceases to amaze me with the footage I get with that little fellow. You get double the amount of satisfaction with your work when you use one of those.

Your comments are spot on by my experience with the lens! Great on my Nex-7 : on manual set an f stop, judge the exposure with the histogram then set an iso to suit.

I am going to try it! Very excited. As a Florist and flower farmer, I look forward to giving this a try with my Canon EOS R. Thanks!

New Subscriber, after watching this video I went out and ordered the lens for my Sony A6000. Got it in the mail today and I have to say my first impressions are very good. If you don’t mind manual focus ( and I don’t )this lens has all the makings of a winner. Thanks for bringing this lens to my attention and I've been binging on your other videos. Great Stuff! Cheers from Nova Scotia..MikeR.

I have and use this on my X-E4. It’s heavier than it looks, and heavier than the Fuji 27mm f2.8, but is very enjoyable with that manual focus vibe and has nice character. I totally agree about the general irrelevance of vignetting and to some degree the extreme corner sharpness. It’s all about usage. Work with the character of the gear to create character in the image.

I have this lens, and enjoy using it very much. Worth every cent. (I even like the front lens cap). Similarly their 40mm macro at 99 bucks is a winner.

Looking to get into photography and the few times I've come across your channel I've really enjoyed it. Really looking forward to seeing the rest of your future video reviews of lens under $100. Subscribed! Thanks

Thank you for the introduction to this lens, Mark. FYI, as of today (4/4/2024), there is no Canon model of this lens listed at Amazon or TTArtisan. Neither EF-M nor RF. The TTArtisan site shows these two camera options greyed and crossed out.

Subscribed because I really want to see more about this lens. I love it so much and tell my friends about it. Had it on my Sony, now have it on Xpro2. Thanks for a great vid!

I really love and appreciate all your content. Some us just can’t afford to spend $$$ on this hobby. Thank you for helping me make better purchasing decisions to get the best value. I’m excited to try this out, even with the manual focus.

@SmallSpoonBrigade

Ай бұрын

Yes, although right now the cost of used lenses has dropped a lot, and you really don't need very many lenses as long as you choose wisely. It's probably the biggest benefit to all this mirrorless nonsense that the previous lenses have become extremely inexpensive on the used market and often the bodies as well. This is probably one of the best times to get into photography that folks will ever have.

"Price is not indicative of quality"

this is my favourite lens!!!! (on the digital leica CL). i love everything about it. it handles well. it is sharp where it needs to be. and the out focus areas have this slight haze that looks like a vintage lens. i love it.

Off topic, but I really like how you create your background. The left side of the screen is tech and color filled with dark lighting, and the right side is lighter colored and more spartan with you as the dividing line. I can only imagine this was purposeful and to my neophyte videographer's eyes very, very effective. Thanks! Great video.

Great review. It is my impression that a click/stop at infinity reflects manufacturing confidence. And other lenses that go beyond infinity reflect a certain manufacturing sloppiness. I would regard the halo flare as character rather than a flaw. An interesting lens.

I use one of these lenses on both the Fujifilm XT-1 and X-E2. Absolutely love it!

I own this lens and love it! Especially considering the incredibly low price. Mine lives on an XE2s and makes for a super compact kit.

I’ve had three copies of this lens, one X-mount (sold when I sold my XE-3), one EOS M mount (sold when I sold all my M mount gear) and finally back to X-mount where it lives permanently on my X-Pro 2. All have been excellent and for me, this lens is an essential purchase. It’s an absolute bargain and for what I want performs well above its price point. Oh, and I also have the 50mm too!

Great review Mark. Thank you for helping me on my Fuji journey. Just got my first Fuji, I’ve always been Sony and really enjoying the X-T5 so much. I have the Kit lens and a prime Viltrox. Looking forward to this budget lens for exactly how you describe using it for street.

What a GREAT little dog. Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

I have it for both X and RF with full frame camera. It's tiny. Love it

Thanks for the review. Just bought one. I've my x h-1 with big heavy viltrox lenses and i'm happy with those but I've been looking for something to pair with my x t-2 for just carrying around. I was hoping to pick up a pancake at some point but this price has sold me on it

Great review. I picked up the Pergear 25/1.8 a few years ago and it has also given me some very pleasing results.

@markwiemels

3 ай бұрын

Yes, that one looks good too.

Agreed! This is a solid lens. I’ve been using it on my older Fuji cameras, and get great results.

@markwiemels

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Crazy, I bought this a month ago and i love it. I use it on my leica CL. I also have the Summicron 23mm f2 but i honestly cant see the diffrence. This feels just as premium and the images are fantastic. I also love the stealthy look, it marches the camera better than the Summicron

Mine arrives tomorrow. Great fun!

I bought this lens about 2 months ago and use it almost every day. I use zone focusing for street photography at f/8.0 and I am constantly amazed at image sharpness and overall image quality--with the exception of flare. But as Mark mentions, it's easy to avoid.

This was my first lens when purchasing an x-t10 and loved the combo. Since then i got an xs-10, but plan on doing more vlogging. Should i get the kit 15-45mm or use this lens to vlog? I'm used to vlogging with autofocus so what are the settings you use with video and manual focus?

Thanks for your insightful review! If you had to choose between the 27mm f2.8 af and the 25mm f2, which one would be your pick?

Hi from France, I ordered this lens for last christmas 2022 (mounted on Nikon z50) and I'm absolutely satisfied and agree with your review. Great lens for very low budget that's woth the money. But exactly, the flare is just dramatic and really present with high light situation and it's worst under the summer sun, which is too bad because i cannot find any lens hood on the internet for this lens. With one so, that would be better for avoiding hand cover situation^^ Nice review by the way I like your work for testing those lenses, your opinion is honest.

I LOVE this lens. I record part and sometimes my entire videos on this lens and a canon m50 alone. It looks great on video and it makes a awesome point and shoot lens for the m50 which for me ive had a long love/hate relationship with. But this lens made the camera fit a niche for me outside of my professional photography camera. Its very unassuming and its easy for me to carry the m50 and that lens with me in places my full frame and 24-70 might get some unwanted attention.

Awesome review, thanks! How does this lens stack up against the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8?

Great video. I want to try this lens so badly, but I use a 35mm camera :/ any idea if there is a similar lens that would work? Or if simply using this lens with an adaptor would lead to decent results?

TTA are killing it at the moment, and it's even more impressive considering the company is only a few years old. I have the AF 27mm f2.8 and really enjoy it, basically lives on my camera. Another awesome review, thanks!

@houghwhite411

5 ай бұрын

I saw the interview with the founder. He have a huuuge camera collection and a passionate person in this subject.

Thanks! Can you actually use this lens on mirrorless cameras, like a Canon R6mii?

I have this lens too and like it. One tip for Fuji shooters, the plastic screw on lens hood from the 35 f2 Fuji Lens are 43mm and fit perfectly on the TT Artisan 25 f2. I use the one from my 35 f2 and the Fuji lens cap all the time on the TT 25 f2. My copy the focus goes way past infinity. I tried to adjust it but two of the screws appeared to have some sort of thread lock applied as they would not budge.

@iarosnaps

5 ай бұрын

Do you get a vignette with that hood when you stop down?

@houghwhite411

5 ай бұрын

After loosening the screw you got to push the focus ring away from the mount side. It have some sort of strong glue between focus ring and the mechanism If it's the screw which won't turn it's a different story

on my Olympus camera the vignette and corner sharpness problem mostly disappear even at wide open because of the smaller sensor size. And the 50mm equivalent fov is still very versatile. Highly recommend it for M43 cameras!

@thebitterfig9903

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, looks like an amazing budget prime for M43.

I bought this lens yesterday and took several shots. Then I found this video. I agree with every point

Excellent review thank you brother .

You kinda helped change my opinion on this lens. I bought it and was distracted by the flare performance. By f/2.5 it cleans up and by f/2.8 it’s practically gone. This lens is all about using it properly. It may not do everything well, but for the price it’s likely unbeatable.

I purchased the this lens to replace my fujian 35mm f1.7 cctv lens which broke on me, I wasn't disappointed, the sharpness is amazing, I use it on a Sony NEX C3, thinking of buying 1 for my Olympus E-PL3 which I use more lately because the C3 doesn't work like it is supposed to.

This lens is my go to gift for photography friends. Small affordable and awesome.

Based on your video and in pain from GAS I put out feelers a week before Christmas to my cashed up daughter. She took the hint. 😊

Like always (true ;) a great video in which you pitched such a cheap lens with such solid argumentation

This opens up a world of possibilities for those of us on a more restricted budget, especially if they do make decent autofocus lenses that are also inexpensive.

I bought it too for 60 bucks at first I was not very happy because my impression was that focusing was difficult with open a. but it is the fastest lens I own and all lenses have plus and minuses. I showed pictures to a friend, who is a professional photographer, not one single complain. Its not the gear which makes the photo….I was in the business to buy a much more expensive lens with similar specs and guess what… there were similar minuses… the perfect lens doesn’t exist. Maybe Leica is close but since digital is the medium those expensive lenses look overly sharp to my eyes. Even with those top notch work from Germany we never had this over sharp pictures in the analog days…its too good to be true. Another great argument is. I love to visit exhibitions of famous photographers. Last one was Newton. They showed the gear he used. Surprise it wasn’t the best gear money can buy. He used Pentax lenses we can buy for 50 bucks today. Pretty much prosumer stuff, and his pictures were cool. I guess the same is true for his wife Alice Springs. She kept gorgeous moments in pictures. In one mirror shot she used a canon which I also owned back in the 80s. She is just a much better photographer than I am… 😂😮😂

Thanks for the video. Since I already shoot with 23mm f/1.4 and a 23mm f/2 Fujinon lenses on my Fuji X-Pro1 and X-Pro2 mirrorless cameras, I have no use for the reasonably priced 25mm f/2 TTartisan lens.

I have a Fuji xt10 which I'm now using the TT artisan auto focus lens you recommended, the 35 mm f1.8 and I have been absolutely astonished at the beautiful color rendering of this and it's pretty snappy autofocus. The pics look absolutely stunning, and pop as well and amazing for Street photography. I haven't taken it off since I swapped it for the cheap Fuji 25 mm I have. And funny I have that TT artisan you're recommending, which I got on a Black Friday sale and I even haven't had a chance to try it yet so can't wait. Love all your reviews super awesome channel.

@markwiemels

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Yea, that lens is fabulous.

@therykles9845

4 ай бұрын

​​@@markwiemelsI also have a Fuji camera but I'm struggling to find any 50mm autofocus lenses that is under $250. Can you help me for this one? Love your channel❤! I'm going to buy 35mm f1.8 soon too.

Sorry for the dumb question but i am very new to all that and i just bought a olympus e-pl6 and i want to buy a small lens but i don't know if this one would fit.

I've had this lens for almost a year, and think you did an excellent job of describing its pros and cons. I did end up wanting to use it often for shallow depth-of-field, backlit shots of forest and meadow scenes, and its terrible flaring really disqualified it for that. I ended up buying something else to use for those kinds of shots. But otherwise, it's a much nicer lens than it has a right to be for its price.

@adventureslav_

5 ай бұрын

those backlit flares is what makes it for me in this lens ahah :D sometimes its too much, but i just love those red light leaks

So compare to the 16-50 kit that come originally is this better or the sony 1650 kit?

I have this lens for my X-T2 and for the money it is fantastic. Zone focus and go all day.

Many thanks, nice to have no snobbery. p.s. just got the lens. p.p.s. trying it on my lumix s1, hope it fits, I got l mount so should do.

At 2.8 this lens is sharp. Renders lovely colour. Great FOV at 25mm. Thanks Mark. 👍

Another great video Mark. I really like their 23mm F1.4, with the retro styling. It's an awesome lens, and only a few bucks more (and a tad bigger) than the f2.0.

quite literally just got an entry level camera (cannon Rebel EOS t7) and trying to get used to this over my automated Pixel phone. I dont think this lens fits my camera but again a lot of this is still very new to me. Any advice for this lens or another 25mm??

Please I have a question between nikon coolpix L340 and fujifilm Finepix hs25exr What is the best option ?and tell me Why please

I have a Nikon d3500. Looks like I can’t lens. Am I correct. Also what would be a good alternative? Thanks

I just bought this lense and can’t wait to use it if I end up liking it I’m getting the 10mm one he just reviewed. Love how he brings budget options that look great

@markwiemels

3 ай бұрын

You will love them. Especially that 10mm.

I am a big fan of budget lenses that deliver, BUT I am also a big fan of buying a lens once and not having to return it several times to get a good one (Samyang/Rokinon). So my question is, how many of this particular lens do I have to buy before I get a good one?

I have this lens and it's great, but I do wish the focus ring was far stiffer. It would make zone focusing much easier.

Cool. what about other budget gear. What budget GPU should I choose for editing and streaming. I don't play games. Heck, When I stream I don't even need the preview.

I use the 4:3 aspect ratio most of the time so it will crop out the aberrations in the extreme corners !

i have the 50mm version for the Nikon Z mount. got it for around 75 dollars. Manual lens is something every beginner should get. It helps you slow down between photos so it fixes the overshooting habit we develop when we use smartphone and forces you to learn about the effect of aperture and depth of field.

@markwiemels

5 ай бұрын

Yes! I couldn’t agree more.

how does this compare to sigma 30mm f1.4? worth the extra for the sigma or no?

I have the 7Artisans 25mm F1.8 lens its superb. and especially close focus.

I use this on my X-E1 and surprisingly it takes really good images, for the price.

Thanks for another great video on a TTartisan lense. The 35mm F1.4 or this 25mm lense is my next buy definitely. Following the idea of budget photography ... how would both of these lenses perform as macro lense using just some converter rings? And is there any additional equipment you can recommend for these lenses like filters or a lense hood?

@houghwhite411

5 ай бұрын

I found lens hood not doing much with flare against strong light

you finally reviewed this awesome lens! fav ttartisan lens right there! and its also the cheapest ttartisan lens

hi there is something not very clear for me, this is advertised as a aps-c lens with a field view of 25mm but here are you saying this is something close to a 35mm when you use ti in a aps-c camera???? so the 35mm of the same brand, branded as a aps-c lens would give you an equivalent around 50mm???? so that means these lenses are for full frame? Or am i going to get they view field they advertise because its specific for a aps-c camera?

Great review Mark

I lent an adapted vintage Olympus 50mm f/1.8 to someone with a Sony 42 mp camera and was blown away by the quality of the pictures.

How would you compare this to the TTArtisan 23mm f1.4?

Can anyone tell me how the 7artisan 25mm F1.8 compares to this TTArtisan 25mm F2? I can't really tell which one is better, other than the 7artisan one being faster.

Can I use this lens for shooting video on my BMPCC OG?

I got this as nifty fifty on my Lumix GX8. It's just great. Instantly sold my Oly 25 1,8.

i actually almost bought this lens just yesterday for my epl7. now i’m convinced! what are the chances haha.

As always great video Mark. I love when i find a cheap lens that preforms beyond my expectations. If you ever get a chance checkout the Pergear 25mm F1.8, this little $69.00 dollar lens is just wonderful.

@lxhk3595

5 ай бұрын

Agree, but the flaring make it unusable in many situations. But if everything fits, the micro contrast is amazing.

Have one of these on my X-Pro 1 for a few weeks for shooting Street b/w...it looks like it stays there....

Is it available for a 550d canon?

Hey Mark, the link for the EF-M mount takes you to the micro 4/3rds listing

Using that little lens with my Olympus Pen PL5, and its just awesome cheap combo that I can carry with me everywhere

@Koji-888

Ай бұрын

That would be a cute kit. Does that meant 25x 2 crop. The lens becomes a 50mm on that camera. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I have an even smaller neewer 28mm f2.8 which exceeded my expectations across the frame, but that one I'll keep my eyes open for sure.

I love your Channel . I'm from Windsor Ontario Canada and my daughter lives in Australia and I travel to Melbourne a lot, I've taken a lot of images in places you have taken them. Notice you have a Detroit Tigers Hat on, I live across from Detroit.