TTArtisans despite known for being ultra budget lenses they do have descent image quality. I tested the 35mm F/1.4 a while back and I was quite happy with the image quality. You sacrifice in a lot of features with these lenses but in the end of the day photography is for photos. So it is fun to have one.

@erin758

Жыл бұрын

True. I bought their 50 f1.2 and I didn't expect that I would enjoy using it. I immediately printed the photos and everyone is happy.

@valeriykuzmenko

7 ай бұрын

​@@erin7581

The way you unscrewed that lens cap😅🤣🤣. Thanks for the laugh AND the review Kai!

It’s a nice lens, especially for the price. I use it primarily for digitizing my negatives, and I get great results.

@2by3

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, how much approximately sensor surface do you use at f8?

@carltontattoo

Жыл бұрын

I wanted it for this exact reason but was concerned the crop would be too much for quality enlargements of 11x14. Have you printed that large? This would also be from 120 medium format film. Thanks.:)

@alfredoziano

Жыл бұрын

Would also love to know how much surface do you cover, thanks !

@jasonyounMUSE

Жыл бұрын

@@2by3 I can use the full sensor surface, but I intentionally leave the borders out for white balancing.

@jasonyounMUSE

Жыл бұрын

@@carltontattoo If I wanted, I can fill the entire 35mm film on my sensor. But I intentionally leave some borders for cropping and white balancing. In the end, it would come down to what aspect ratio you use for the 120 film (I personally haven't digitized 120 yet, although I shoot with them) and what resolution your camera has. I haven't printed anything physical yet, but I would assume it's very doable.

I own that 90mm 1.25 for my Z5. I really like that lens. You can pull the hood and cap right off.

I just looked you up. So cool to see you still around, You were one of my greatest favorites when you were on the other channel. Cheers!!!!!

Glad that there are new Videos! keep it coming!

I’m glad you cleared up the TT artisans vs 7 artisans confusion I’ve avoided it for that reason

Nice👍 always looking good lenses that aren’t terribly expensive

I have the TT Artisans 17mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.2 on my Fuji bodies and they are pretty good. Thanks for this video Kai.

@thecaveofthedead

Жыл бұрын

Same. I love them. They have their clear flaws but they're counterbalanced by (a) the price and (b) their optical strengths - headshot distance portraits on the 50 and the very fast aperture on a medium wide-angle on the 17.

Hi Kai. Have you seen DIY Perks' channel? He released a video yesterday of a lens setup he made using an episcope lens that has an aperture effectively of f/0.40 at 35mm. Now that is some BOKELICIOUS shit!!! The background separation makes the subject look as though they are keyed in.

Awesome lens for digitizing negatives

As a pocket watch collector I do love your IWC Schaffhausen ⌚🔥

Thanks for the review, was thinking about a macro Takumar for the negatives now this might be it, except if anyone here thinks the Taks are better.

I bought this lens just a couple of weeks ago and still waiting for it to arrive to my country. It better be good, I wanna try some macro already.

Wow kai!

aside from the subject of the video, but I'm curious what's the scoop on the M-P 240? Are you satisfied with it compared to an M10? I'm mighty curious because looking at the two it would be quite nice to spend a few grand less.

Kai talking about upgrading to full frame while I'm over here with a collection of MFT gear for digital. Even film I shoot a lot of half frame, prices are getting expensive to buy a bundle of film even for 35mm. I really enjoy my EM1.2, EM5.2, E-P5, and GX85 bodies, they do everything I need and more (the E-P5 with a pancake is a legend of a camera for what it is imo).

@JodyBruchon

Жыл бұрын

I'd never go full-frame. MFT is so much more flexible and lighter and cheaper, and with monsters like the GH5 and GH5S, why bother with the rest?

@michaelcroff7097

Жыл бұрын

Yep. I bought a GH5 II to complement my Pocket 4k’s and turns out I could totally use it for weddings and corporate work. Keep it under 2000. Pretty achievable when Samyang makes a 270mm equiv f2.0.

Nice!

Reminds me of the old Pentax Takumar 50mm macro from the 70's.

WEEOO Bokeh!

40mm my favorite 😋

I love this tittyartisan lens for my Z50. Always wanted to try proper macro photography and decided to look into some glass, maybe used, that I can adapt to may camera. And then I found this. And it was cheap. And it was on christmas discount. I checked couple of reviews and confirmed it was decent. And it's good. You can tell it's cheap, but it's metal, it's well made and it does really good photos. It's not the bestest thing eva, but for it's price it's really good.

@Jupiter2ignite

Жыл бұрын

tittyartisan 😂😂

At the end of Kai's videos I'm still anticipating the digitalRev outro tune

How does the image quality compare to vintage macro lenses? I bought a Minolta MD 3,5/50mm, that can go to 1:1 on full frame, with the included extension ring. I haven't used it with a digital camera yet. But the build quality is fantastic.

Would be nice for digitizing negatives.

6:22 - I like that bucket hat. I want one.

Kai, are you wearing the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch? Do a review! :)

Nice video

Canon EF Version ?

I use the Canon 200D so this is perfect! Budget and picture quality! Thanks man! ✌🏻

May be you got an average copy of the 90mm. Mine for Nikon z is absolutely stunning

@kennygo8300

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. One of my favorite lenses.

Where's Alamby?

I have their noctilux copy and holy shit it rules

2:05

The 90mm 1.25 is just 435$ for other mounts. For that price its a pretty decent deal. I dont know why the M Version is so much more expensive.

@thebitterfig9903

Жыл бұрын

For other mounts, the lens doesn’t need to be a rangefinder coupling. It’s an extra mechanical complication.

0:34 Krasnogorski Mekhanicheskii Zavod (KMZ)

Hey Kai, would you say this is still worth getting for the Sony a7iii and using it cropped? At that price point it looks like a great first macro lens.

@cameraprepper7938

Жыл бұрын

I would not get, any old analog macro Lens will beat it.

@roblemming111

Жыл бұрын

@@cameraprepper7938 Any recommendations for the Sony mount as an alternative then?

@cameraprepper7938

Жыл бұрын

Get a macro Lens between 55 and 105mm focal length.

@cameraprepper7938

Жыл бұрын

I also have the Leica Macro Elmarit R 60mm 2.8 which are excellent, but now I use the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 which are outstanding !

@roblemming111

Жыл бұрын

@@cameraprepper7938 Thanks for the recommendation. What adapter do you use to mount it on your a7iii?

Kai: How do I trigger EVERY camera nerd watching my video Cut to: poking *presumably* the front element with his finger repeatedly Genius

I sure want something like that cheap, for FF.....

nice IWC tho

The lens, and screw cap looks like some mid 80s lenses I have

nice... you used my friend Sam's tracks ;)

Might go to the UK for holiday, wondering can i get this lens at the any local store ?

TTArtisan are pretty good at what they do I think. I have their 11mm f2.8 fisheye for Sony FE and I'd say it's excellent.

It would have been nice if you had shown something with intricate details.

I would watch Top Gear again, if Kai was presenting it.

It's a crazy good lens for its price, especially that it covers the entire full-frame sensor at 1:1 magnification!

@vladimirkirillovskiy8056

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't - it's an APS-C lens

@Blizz4rd

Жыл бұрын

@@vladimirkirillovskiy8056 It does... I know what I'm talking about, I have this lens, so I tried it.

@vladimirkirillovskiy8056

Жыл бұрын

@@Blizz4rd Really? On my copy, edges falling apart on the APS-C sensor, so I didn't expect it to work. Ok, interesting.

radiator knob that's been painted black and filled with glass in the middle lololol!

❤️

reminds me of the sigma 70mm macro ART lens..

Sorry for the dumb question but is this not full frame? Is that what APS means?

@KaiManWong

Жыл бұрын

APS-C is a crop sensor (24.89 mm × 18.66 mm). Full frame is a 36 mm × 24 mm sensor.

I actually bought this and used it for work. £99 macro lens and it works great. Odd lens cap though

people outside the UK definition of mushy peas hahahha

That lens looks like the oil filter on the car. Costs about the same too

2:15 Please mention it's APSC at the start of the video.

@mawavoy

Жыл бұрын

It is not APSC , it’s full frame on an APSC Sony.

@Ni5ei

Жыл бұрын

@@mawavoy Please elaborate

Heyy

Yeah, but is it as good as my Pentax-A 50mm f2.8?

Kai, say "TT Artisan" fast 10x (challenge)

Imagine you‘re a TT Artisan ambassador. You‘re on a date and show her your lens collection. You grab her by the arm and say „And now, show me your TTs“.

is this real

You should change your name to Eggbert.

Hi, I'm Jiemeu and I love your channel. I hope to discuss business cooperation with you....

Everything except the origin of it

😂

Fun review… shame that Tee Hee aren’t brave enough to find their purpose and be great at being themselves rather than being a bad Leica rip off

The resell value of these TT is ZERO!

Garbage! I bought one of these lenses for some copy work, and the lens started falling apart after minimal use. There is no TTArtisan in the United States to service this lens. If you are a professional - buy a real product with a service network behind it.

Crap lens !