What do you guys think about this TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 lens? Who's interested in getting one? Oh and remember to checkout the affilated link above to support me if you are interested in buying one

@marcp.1752

2 жыл бұрын

Ordered last week, after waiting months since the first Fujifilm Rumors. Will come into next january.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Marc!

@marcp.1752

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealRichardWong Thanks Richard, my X-E2 would love it - as long, as i'd get the 23/1.4 R someday into next year. But then, the TTA goes to my black E1. ;)

@chosenideahandle

10 ай бұрын

I love this lens! I just did my own video not long ago with a Sony FX30. Great work on the review!

This Lens is the best choice for all X-E Series users, which can't afford the original "Fujicron" 23/1.4 yet, including myself. Of course not the same IQ, but for less than a 100 bucks, a great choice. Lens character is always _for myself_ being more important, than technical, clinical sharpness up to the very edges, starting from open aperture. What kind of people demand this? These are pixel-poopers, err -peepers, not photographers. Many lenses nowadays looking quite so boring, from their rendering, and flat visually, too. Not my taste.

Some lovely photos Richard.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Clarke :)

I agree TTartisan should decide on the aesthetic of the lens design and make that their identity.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Yes maybe they are just still learning and trying to figure out but I would definitely love to see they stick with a particular aesthetic!

I've been waiting a good few months for a review on the TTArtisan 23mm, and yes, I will be buying one despite the limitations. Thank you so much, Richard! :-)

@Wreckedandruinedand

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This lens holds up to its value really well despite its limitations. Cant wait to get one when this lens available in my country.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

For a fast prime lens that is just about $100, there would be limitations. if you are okay with that, it can be a very attractive lens

@matthewbuick373

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealRichardWongIndeed! I'm amazed at what TTArtisan achieved optically for such small prices across their APS-C range. I bet a deluxe line for $500 or so would be phenomenal if created!

@marcp.1752

2 жыл бұрын

You can't get wrong with just that little price tag. All metal build, metal mount, metal focus ring, only the DoF scale and aperture values aren't laser-etched...hey, but for 99...its needless to argue about that. Get it with the matching lens hood, it's usually only a few bucks more. My order was 106 with the matching, black Lens Hood. Zebra version of course.

@matthewbuick373

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcp.1752 Interesting. Is that the rectangular lens hood from the lens release video from TTArtisan? If so, can I ask which website you bought it from? :-)

This is the first decent review of this new lens and I must say it's not too bad. Wide open the center sharpness isn't too bad. As for the rest it's par for the course. It's now in my cart list.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Gilbert!

great review, as always, thanks!

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Obed Thanks for watching and support!

Thank you for the nice Report !

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Thomas!

This is a brilliant lens ! The focus ring is smooth. The aperture ring has a nice click, its cool ! For a f1.4 lens at this price it can't be beat !

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm!

seems handles better in lens flare, center sharpness in larger apertures than the other TTartisan lens like 17mm, 35mm definitely will add this one to my TTartisan collection! thanks for the testing shots!

@marcp.1752

2 жыл бұрын

And the 35/1.4 TTA is really a fine Lens !

@filipmichalsaffray441

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I just bought it after purchasing 17,35,50mm for MTF...love the 35mm

@marcp.1752

2 жыл бұрын

@@filipmichalsaffray441 Me too. like the 35mm F1.4 especially much, even it's a 52.5mm into FF-terms, due to APS-C Cropfactor. ;-) And my black X-E2 will enjoy the 23/1.4 TTA, when it arrives, perhaps within the next 3 weeks from now.

Fantastic review as usual. Thanks for another trustworthy review. The flaws are acceptable for a $100 lens, I may get one after the Christmas

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth!

Thank you!

This lens is going to be selling like hot cakes, can’t wait to get my hands on one ASAP.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun my friend from Death Star!

Hello, thank you for this video and nice review. What about field curvature, is the corner softness due to field curvature only ? How does it compare to the new TTartisans 25mm/f2 for landscape photography considering field curvature ?

Great review as always, do you consider this tt artisan lens better than it's cousins: the 17mm and 35mm ? In term of resolution, chromatic aberrations and focus throw ? Thanks

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

hi Charbel, oh it is a bit hard to compare as they are quite diffeerent focal length and i haven't compare them too. If you are choosing between these three lenses, i would suggest picking the focal length you like the most instead of focus on the sharpness, CA..etc :)

Thank you for your review. Did you not receive a lens hood along with the lens? I would like to see how its dedicated lens hood, which is being sold together at Aliexpress shops, works with the lens.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there no I didn't. I saw the photo of that lens hood too. Looks quite nice. I am curious to find out more about it too

Thanks for the detailed review, Richard! Seems a legit lens for the price. The pretty substantial loss in cornersharpness lets me struggle a bit if it would fit my personal needs of street photography... :-/

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

yeah i think it depends on if you need good corner sharpness for your street photos.

@marcp.1752

2 жыл бұрын

Its not that dramatic - especially as shown into the video when shooting @F5.6 or F8. Especially with Street - your subject is never gonna into the extreme corners.

@kornasteniker3939

2 жыл бұрын

Just got the lens. Great little buddy. Sharp in the center even wide open, can get pretty close for such a wide angle lens and the bokeh is nice too! 💪

I have a 7Artisans 7.5mmm f/2.8 its brilliant, I just hope 7Artisans are the same company as TTArtisan as I already ordered the 23mm f/1.4 lens !

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

they are not the same company, but they both make some really good value for money lenses.

Excellent video 😊!

@TheRealRichardWong

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Any thoughts on this lens for a KZread talking head setup (indoors with fixed light setup)? About to buy my first cam, a ZV-E10... This looks like it might be a good fit?

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be great for that. Manual focus is ok and the poor corner shaprness doesn't matter at all, might even be great to draw focus to the center of the frame

@DatingDilemmaBreakdown

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealRichardWong Thanks!

Is focus breathing an issue for video? Id love to buy this as my first video lens. Is this okay?

Hi, I currently have a Pen-F and Sigma 30mm 1,4 and am very happy but unfortunately too big. I am interested in a bright compact lens mainly for street photography and I am undecided between the two TTartisan lenses 23mm 1,4 (plus compactness) and the 17mm (plus focal but less compact) what do you recommend? I would have doubts about their sharpness, to be picky, the potential that the two lenses have in post-production both with open and closed aperture.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

HI Mirko, now while i have reviiewed both lenses seperately, i haven't directly compare them against each other. To me, the 23mm and 17mm has quite a big difference in focal length so i would pick the one that is my favourite focal length :)

Good review. A bit it's a pity those out of focus edges of the frame.

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Antoni!

this lens or pergear 25?

Danke!

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Thomas!

Not bad at all. Although the lumix 25 1.7 af is just 40 euros more. Though choice in m43 world

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

The Lumix would be easier to shoot. But the TTartsian is cool if you like a metal lens and do some manual focusing yourself for a bit more old school styling shooting experience

I have it for my Leica CL. Quite impressive (and disturbing) for this price

@taohe5163

2 жыл бұрын

I got Leica CL too, is this lens available in L mount? or are you using a adapter? thanks

@webersteve1547

2 жыл бұрын

@@taohe5163 sorry I made a mistake, I have the 35/1.4 only. But I think the 23 will also be available in L-mount too soon

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

This lens is available in L mount

@taohe5163

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealRichardWong where can I buy the L mount version? I can't find it in CHINA, the producer said the L mount is not available now

@TheRealRichardWong

2 жыл бұрын

oh it seems the L-mount is not available yet. i noticed TTArtisan like to release different mount versions at different time, it was like that for the 40mm macro so the L-mount might have to wait a bit

*Richard Wrong*