It's not about WHAT you use, but HOW you use it.

@No_Plastic

2 жыл бұрын

That's what she said! 😀

@zachcobbs93

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite macro lenses, is the Tamron 90mm f/2.5 adaptall-2 lens, I picked up in great condition for $18 and then adapted to my Sony A7iii

@robertpaterson5477

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried any Mamiya m645 lenses Mark?

I'm not ($99) sure if you ($99) happened to ($99) mention how ($99) much this lens costs ($99). Seriously now, I'm pretty impressed by TTArtisan's production. They make affordable lenses of more-than-decent quality. And that's always a plus in today's landscape (both new and used market). Great video as usual, Mark, and nice nice shots too! Cheers!

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I cut out even more mentions of it as I felt the text on screen hit it home a bit better lol. I’m impressed as well.

@alchemist_x79

2 жыл бұрын

How much was it, again?

As far as I'm concerned Mark, you could review a lens cap and it would still be a wonderful production and interesting. I just might be heading towards 'groupie' status. As for the lens, incredible value and well suited to APS-C and m4/3.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

😆 is that a challenge? Might accept it, in this review a lens cap….

As ever, a joy to watch Mark. I don’t really care too much for the lens itself, it’s your mildly sarcastic passive aggressive, yet beautifully cinematic presentation style I’m here for. Keep it up, enjoy your Sunday fella 😃👍🏼

I'm glad something like this is really affordable. Definitely a great overview and review. I honestly wished they made a regular EF version since I don't have a mirrorless. This was right at my price point too.

0:37 I see what you did there you cheeky devil

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad there wasn't a Y mount adapter ;)

Wonderful results for the ninety nine buck TT artisan 40mm macro lens and it's of a standard that claims class!! The pictures are stunning so to say!! I want some opinions about extension rings for macro photography, stills and videos, an inexpensive alternative (?) to such uses!! Do they really deliver as alternatives to expensive lenses?!! Please let me know!!

Pretty nice results and for that price, it could be considered as a bargain 💪🏻👏🏻. Wow, i can't wait for your review and impressions on the dream lens (as its name implies, i dream with it every day😂).

Would be interesting to see a comparison with another affordable macro lens like the Tamron 90mm which can be had around the same price range

The shot at :31 is my favorite - Very cool :D

Do you have any recommendations for a cheap macro for full frame? I’m shooting on a Lumix S5. I have the 20-60 kit lens and a canon fd 50 1.4

Looks sharper that I was expecting, good. I'll have to get myself a macro lens, sooner or later, this might be it.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised. Very little in the way of compromise given the friendly point of entry.

This looks so dope

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong for the price that’s for sure.

Great review, these cheaper Chinese lenses aren't trying to be ultra-high-end pro lenses and there's nothing wrong with that. They're basically the Helios-44's of the 2020's - affordable, well built, and achieve what they are designed to do.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There is a market gap they’re trying to fill between the ultra fine prime lenses and the vintage market. Something for everyone

Great job on the video

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly mate

I’m planning on getting this for my A7RIV to scan negatives and I can’t find a reason why I wouldn’t. I have no problem using the crop mode, as it seems it doesn’t create any issues with vignetting, also 26mp is more than enough quality for what I’m seeking in a scan. Does anyone have any more info that could be helpful finalizing my decision😃!?!?

i would love to see you testing more ttartisan lenses like 35mm 1.4 and 50mm 1.2 and how did they compare to vintage primes .

@MarkHoltze

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got the 21 I’m way behind on. Lens reviews though haven’t been super inspired for those the last year. A lot of work and very little play in terms of views vs how it was. One day I’ll get to it

I have a TTArtisan 50mm 0.95. What a delight that lens is. I may have to pick this one up too!

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to compare that one to the dream lens!

@JPerry-jw9ik

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze might be something to look into. It's the only lens I've bought new and I'd absolutely do so again.

I'd be curious how well it'll work on an a7RIV in crop at almost 30MP. I could totally find myself having fun with this for just under a Benjamin.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Ya being an APS-C I think 30 isn’t how it was designed but still holds up I think. I’ve seen worse performance for much more

shots look pretty good. Nice video as always.

@MarkHoltze

Жыл бұрын

thanks man, no notification on this comment I would have make sure to respond. Apologies. 1 year later.

What if this lens is good for DSLR scanning....?

Which one you prefer smc takumar 50mm macro or tt artisans ? (For full frame)

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Full frame I’ll take the Takumar, being a full frame lens it just works more seamlessly with a FF camera. Less switching to APS-C mode.

Hey Mark, thanks again. i just picked this lens up to use on a gh6 for camera scanning of old negs. I haven't started yet, and I can't say I have much experience with macro lenses. However, I used to use repro-graphics lenses back in the day in the darkroom, and macro lens are largely the same flat-field idea. Here's my question: Since I am using it for neg repro, I want as sharp as I can get. I loved spending just $99 on this (Actually, Amazon had if for $91US!), but what am I losing by comparison to shooting the negs with, say, the Lumix 30/2.8 (which itself has some issues from being so short, I read), or some of the more expensive macros? Once I stop down to 5.6-8, I'm hard pressed to think there would be much difference. Plus, shooting this on a gh6, I'm already cropping out the corners from APS coverage, on the smaller MFT sensor. Of course, crop too much and you end up lowering lens resolution (line tests, etc.). Shooting negs on a gh6 will be interesting as the sensor size is small, but with the high resolution mode, it can deliver a gorgeous 100mp file (Yes, I know that is overkill and I can probably get down to the grain with 50mp, more or less.) Thanks!

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Yo! You’re not losing much really, mostly auto focus and other electronics that communicate with the camera system. Optically this lens is very capable especially at 5.6 and 8 where you would want to shoot these negs anyway.

@lanceevans1689

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze I never imagined that I would ever be setting up an enlarger and/or copy-camera rig again. ;-)

Which one better between this lens and takumar 50mm f4 macro?

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

The 50 macro isn’t a 1:1 that I have so can’t really compare. A better comparison would be the Contax Zeiss macro 60 FF vs the 40 as 40 on an app-c is at least a similar field of view and both 1:1

I think an average 24mp APS-C sensor would be much more demanding though, increasing the aberrations etc., etc. A7 s series cameras make things easier for most lenses. The difference is actually quite big.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but still have to look quite hard to find them given the price point, the optics and performance are actually quite strong. I've spent a load of time reviewing old lenses on the A7sii and lenses with moderate CA are evident in those high contrast shots. It's not even something you have to look that closely for, it's such a colour shift. When i upgraded to my S1H which has a higher MP count and use the same lenses as I tested on my Sony, CA etc still aren't more noticible. THe biggest differences is sharpness clarity especially at the edges. I should also mention I did but cut it out because felt redundant, there's no vignetting wide open as demonstrated in the images. Again the $99 price point for a lens that doesn't suffer from missing auto focus isn't bad. I've always thought the vintage SLR macro's performed well and were great optically, but the prices of those are going up as they become less common.

@QuicknStraight

10 ай бұрын

Works well on my 16MP Olympus EM10ii, as it doesn't use the edges of the lens with the smaller sensor. Great lens at a great price.

I have the vintage Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm F3.5 for similar money, a great lens, perhaps review worthy on you channel? 🙏

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done a few tests with vintage macros and I just love them. The nikkor is no exception for sure! Haven’t gotten my hands on many at this point. One day they’ll get the attention they deserve 😆

“Cool” images 😁. Mag ratio on lens a plus. In Lightroom is there a lens profile for this puppy?

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t even looked to be honest. I can check, this focal length on apse has minimal distortion typically so that’s why

Very cool :) . I just wish someone would make a new $99 macro for the EF mount ;) That said, I am managing fine with adapted Zuiko OM macros :)

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Ya, a lot of these brands are ditching EF mounts I guess because it’s kind of redundant or maybe it’s the flange distance. I don’t know, but I feel you!

I have the impression that this lens is not compatible with the (not the Pro) BMPCC 6K which has the Canon EOS EF-S mount?

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not unfortunately they don’t have an EF mount. You might be able to adapt it, but not sure. Flange distance on the mirrorless are closer than the older EF mounts i think.

@dumbstupidjarhead769

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze unfortunately, I haven't found an EF-M to EF-S adapter. GAS avoided, LOL!

Nice surprise!

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

🎉

That cannon dream lens looks beautiful

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, going to review it at some point soon!

@sincewhendoesjavishoot

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze did you end up grabbing the dream lens after watching army of the dead lol?

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I had my eye on it for awhile but it sent me over the edge yes 😆. How the F did they shoot that whole film wide open is still beyond me.

@sincewhendoesjavishoot

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze they kinda cheated within the post production 😂, but still a phenomenal job by Zack and crew making it work somehow

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Focus puller will never need to look for work again 😆

actually looks pretty good

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Surprised right? 😆 amazing value

this channel is so undefrrated like look at that production value.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Just having a good time with it, appreciate the generous comment Matei. Thanks 🙏

$99 you say? My Takumar 50mm f/4 macro decided to fall apart on me (which I'm really upset about) so I'm in the market for a new one.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Ohh, that sucks man! What piece was the straw that collapsed the rest?

@gearheadchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze I’m not too sure - it seems to be a problem with the helicoid… it slips when I try to focus :(

@kenmonahan9924

2 жыл бұрын

@@gearheadchannel I have a takumar macro which I don’t use very much it’s perfect…….

@kenmonahan9924

2 жыл бұрын

This one Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar 50mm f4lens (serial number: 5129864), M42 mount, it cost me C$125 and I also got the matching extension tubes

@gearheadchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenmonahan9924 it’s an incredible lens, and I got mine with a Spotmatic body for just $15 CAD. I don’t think I’ll find another for a deal like that. Maybe I’ll attempt a repair.

$99, wow, didn't think a 1:1 macro would be that low.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea at all. Thanks mate!

So its not for full frame. :/

@MarkHoltze

Жыл бұрын

It’s not no.

We’d call this as “cheap as chips”😂😂😂

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Mmmm, chips!

Macro and auto focus! Like mixing oil and water....... impossible.

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

Totally, it's mostly setup on a pod with loads of time anyway so it's not like you're chasing kids around lol.

I think it would take more than $99 to buy you off…

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

It sure would, they sent and I was surprised so figured I’d make a video about it. Zero obligation and I’m actually going to gift it to a friend who needs it more than I do. I do a lot of macro so figured this would be a nice alt to the SLR options I’ve covered in the past. Also dedicated APS-C so no crop factor for those camera systems. 6 series alphas, Fujifilm FX etc

TT Artisan? Is this a cousin of 7 Artisans lenses?

@MarkHoltze

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if there is a direct relation there. Similar names yet…different

@gwarlow

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkHoltze Appreciate the reply. Cheers!