this lens is a no brainer. it really has a very special colour rendition comparing it with my other lenses. Other third-party lenses like Samyang ones have a very weird kinda yellow cast, that I personally don't like so much. this TTartisan 50mm has a lot of character, flares beautifully and paired with my xe3 is an excellent performer (not for pixel peepers though). good job reviewing this little and cheap gem
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Nice run through Eduardo! Thanks for this. Glad you liked the video too
@ericfallabel92013 жыл бұрын
I always love the vibe of his reviews of budget products. The combo of his voice and presentation basically says, "it's not great, but it's fine, and fine is probably good enough, right?" Stiff upper lip, carry on, save some money
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, I appreciate it!
@videobyjnt3 жыл бұрын
Got mine last week and just started to use it. As we’ve all been saying for the price is a nice lens to have. I’ve noticed it really shines using the Acros and Monochrome film simulation.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Excellent John, thanks for sharing that idea about the b+w!
@globalpostureinstitute2 жыл бұрын
You’re totally right about that
@hiramabiff8852 жыл бұрын
I've been a working photographer for fifty years. After I bought my first TTArtisan lens I bought another and another and another. I now have eight of them on Fuji X-Mount, Leica R-mount and Leica M. Every one of them has been superb in its' own way. My full frame M Mount TTArtisan 35mmf1.4 lens is so good I sold my beloved Leitz 35mm f2 (German) lens on eBay for $4500. Nobody influenced this comment aside from owning these lenses. This 50mm lens is a gift from The Photo Gods.
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment Hiram, much appreciated!
@stephenmartland-buck95904 ай бұрын
Same! I only have the 25, 35 and 50 for fuji x mount but they are just a joy to use, right?
@cosmin10b3 жыл бұрын
Mine just arrived yesterday, £87 on ebay. It's a nice lens, paired with xt30 takes nice pictures. For a cheap manual that takes nice portraits with good build quality you can't go wrong.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Nice combo for carrying around!
@RoelsonObra3 жыл бұрын
Got the TTartisan 50mm f1.2 on the X-E2s today. Works exactly as you describe, word for word. Thank you for the review and recommendation, Damian.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant! I'm glad you like it :D
@adrianchoo3373 жыл бұрын
Have one for about a month now. Build quality is pretty darn good. Soft at anything under f2 but quite lovely bokeh. I'd say 10/10 pure value wise.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Adrian!
@cremersalex3 жыл бұрын
The portraits in this video don't look soft though.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
@@cremersalex My thoughts exactly :)
@adrianchoo3373 жыл бұрын
@@cremersalex haven't checked it out on the big screen yet to pixel peep 🤣. But mine really is, sharpens considerably at f2.
@homecareful Жыл бұрын
Loved the "history lesson." I have the lens, I think your review was right on all counts. Great value.
@DamianBrown11 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@hermessonofzeus44623 жыл бұрын
Thanks Damian, to he honest without pixel peeping ( which I don't really do much anyways) it looks like the lens performed pretty well. I think most people would not be able to tell of the images were taken on a cheap or more expensive lens. Hope it's not too cold in the UK. Cheers from Oz.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Show off. I miss the regular sunshine :D
@mwales21123 жыл бұрын
I own the Fujicron 50mm already, but wanted to try my hand at a manual lens and this one looked like a good one to start with. Thanks Damian...
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Let us know how you get on with it!
@mwales21123 жыл бұрын
@@DamianBrown I went ahead and ordered the 35 1.4 also... What the heck...
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Why not 😅
@mudgie0693 жыл бұрын
I really wanted the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 mk 2 but at this price and only being a tad slower than the Kamlan, I think this is the option for me :) Nice review as always.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
The Kamlan lenses have evaded me for too long!
@jbnitpou99423 жыл бұрын
Hi. I don’t know this one, but I made a lot of portraits color & BW with the Kamlan 50/1.2 mkII and I can say this to you, the Kamlan is incredible at all points of view. I need to test the TTartisans but I’m not sure this one is same level .....
@manichaean18882 жыл бұрын
I've got both and with all respects to TTartisan, Kamlan is a head above in terms of IQ. TTartisan is smaller and lighter though. Both have their use.
@OneCameraOneLens3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Thank you for what you do Damian, very much appreciated.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comment Mark, thanks!!
@johnkarakatsianis72813 жыл бұрын
I bought this lens 1 week ago and I can’t get enough of it....it’s a beast for the price...i took some very interesting and beautiful photos...you get a little bit of chromatic aberration with it, but with some editing in photoshop, you can solve the problem.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, can't disagree at all :D
@paulthomas89863 жыл бұрын
I thought the images looked nice and clear and crisp where needed. Portraits looked great. Incredible to think you can get a new production lens with this character and quality for the price. Thanks for the review and sharing the photos.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. Totally agree! I'm always happy to see capable lenses at this end of the market. You'd hope it would push the other end some more to stabilise pricing instead of getting more expensive.
@lyzhengyehang11543 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this!
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hope it's useful!
@lyzhengyehang11543 жыл бұрын
@@DamianBrown it really is!
@BrendanEvan3 жыл бұрын
Hard to argue with the price and speed of this one!
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
I agree Brendan!
@Guille-mz7xf Жыл бұрын
Great review. I was going to get the 35mm but this video sold me on this lens. I'm not a big fan of wide apertures, and damn you're a good photographer so I can finally see the actual potential of this lens. Not all reviewers take good pictures.
@DamianBrown Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@MrDonuts101012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review of this, I picked one up after watching a few reviews like yours, I paid £65 which is a steal and absolutely love it. Like you say not amazing close up at 1.2 but move back a bit and it is realy sharp! Love the feel of the focusing and after just a little bit of practise its easy to nail focus on still subjects. Next challenge is moving subjects!!!!!
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Good to hear somebody else that liked it! Moving subjects definitely sounds like a fun challenge!
@gilbertdaroy60802 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vintage images. Great job.
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
It's a nice little lens for sure.
@petersmith17323 жыл бұрын
I've got one on order. I did a best offer on eBay and got it for £60+tax. Regarding the aperture ring position, Olympus Zuiko lenses have used this configuration for years without complaints as far as I know.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, and they are cracking lenses too!
@PerryCarbonell3 жыл бұрын
I used the lens for street on the weekend and loving the results! Thanks for the review Damian :)
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it and enjoy yours.
@Snapit5513 жыл бұрын
Great lens for black & white photos and it’s best to buy a lens hood separately, nice review
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MayurMahapatraFilms3 жыл бұрын
No bullshit !! You always speak of things very nicely. I am a fan now Damian. BTW I bought the Fuji 16mm f1.4 . Still an amazing lens in 2021.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Classic lens! You're going to love it. Thanks!
@MayurMahapatraFilms3 жыл бұрын
@@DamianBrown thanks mate.. 👍
@gilbertdaroy60802 жыл бұрын
I like the vintage quality of the images. Reminds me of shots by Cartier-Bresson.
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
It's a very interesting lens, seems quite popular too. I love the comparison by the way!
@apexbrnk85963 жыл бұрын
I got a fuji xt3 almost a year ago and a 23mm f2 with it. have really enjoyed the camera and lens and all my outings with it and have been itching to pick up a second lens to try some different stuff. I have been torn between the fuji 56f1.2 and going for something more zoomy. I think im going to give this a shot because honestly ive spent 100 bucks on worse things and every article and video of this lens I have liked the images from it. I described it to my mum as like taking photos through a dirty pane window that you tried to clean and for some reason i just like it. Still plan to get the fuji version later this year
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
I definitely think it's worth giving a try!
@kingsamvisuals3 жыл бұрын
I like the screw caps
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Pros and cons for me, but it's definitely secure and compact which I like.
@mattstolzman3 жыл бұрын
Damian, thank you for your reviews
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@stevew77792 жыл бұрын
Just bought one, btw. Really looking forward to trying it
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!!
@dieterpeten53853 жыл бұрын
This looks realy nice. Thanks for the review! Could be a nice budget lense could be a cool match for the meike 35mm 1,7
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@valdiskrebs5663 жыл бұрын
Who wants a razor sharp portrait lens??? Like this lens a lot - nice bokeh, sharp enough. Wish the close focus distance was around 20cm, but otherwise, great.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@XavierMinguellaPhotography3 жыл бұрын
I was seeking the new Leica Noctilux 50mm f:1.2 Asph in KZfaq and that TT it is quite cheaper... LOL
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Slightly different budget that's for sure :D
@ScaleDreamsStudio3 жыл бұрын
This Lens is not clinically sharp. With that said, It gives me the most film like look of any lens I've used on my Fuji camera. It really shows mostly in print. I would recommend it to anyone.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
That film look, yes :)
@amrbadran4563 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Please make more. I'm from Cairo, Egypt.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Wow nice, one day I will visit that city!
@amrbadran4563 жыл бұрын
@@DamianBrown You're more than welcome. A lot of photo-worthy places :)
@stevejaiden51983 жыл бұрын
Nice video I'm from Tucson AZ in the usa
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, thanks for this! Hope all is good out there
@johnilko29643 жыл бұрын
I love the TTArtisan 35 f1.2, and have been thinking about the 50mm. Thanks for the info. I like the manual focus, but the focus by wire on Fuji lenses, is not usable to me, so I gone to these Chinese manual lenses.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
That's definitely a benefit to these lenses
@mytravellinfo3 жыл бұрын
I bought it from B&H with $98 USD !!! Hard to understand why price is cheaper in US while UK is closer from China
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@mytravellinfo3 жыл бұрын
@@DamianBrown While Ordering this and also the 35mm version from B&H it as coming and out of stock instantly. I did back ordered on January 13th and finally stock fulfilled at 26th Jan and got the product. I was fascinated with the 50mm but kind of disappointed with the focusing. My camera focus peaking somehow was not syncing with the lens focus ring. Took some portrait and I think it has it's own place but at 50mm with such a narrow depth of field - I think it should only applied with roper light and close up subject as portrait. On the other hand the TTartisan 35mm was F A N T A S T I C. I loved that.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Rip off Britain mate
@zsoltaudio3 жыл бұрын
VAT..?
@justin13leechannel3 жыл бұрын
Nice review and interesting lens! Would you recommend the TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 or the Viltrox 56mm f1.4?
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Well, for me the Viltrox is more practical overall but the TTArtisan does have a special character to the images that the other doesn't. BUT that's a personal taste thing more than anything. I never really thought about the two side by side.
@hejakma46823 жыл бұрын
I really like those lenses. The thing is, do you need it, if you already own a similiar AF lens? It is so much more convenient to have AF, espacially in a fast lens, so in my experience the manual lenses mostly keep sitting in the closet...
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Some love manual, some can't afford autofocus. I'd say if you need af and can afford it, sure you probably don't need this unless you like something a bit slower, or a different focal length, to play with. It's cool that we have the choice in the market.
@stevew77792 жыл бұрын
Great video. The aperture ring goes in half clicks, at least up to F8
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@orsygodri11552 жыл бұрын
Hello from Portugal. Really appreciate your videos. May I ask which you'd recommend more for a cinematic look and in general? This or the Meike 50 mm f1.7? Thanks in advance.
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
Great question and greetings! I was in Portugal just once, so far, and loved it in Oporto. Anyway, maybe the TTArtisan for character and that tiny bit more light, for cinematic styles.
@nevillewatkins49973 жыл бұрын
It looks pretty good to my untrained eye. I'd be quite happy with it.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you!
@chromaticvisuelle3 жыл бұрын
So glad I left UK, so depressing. Good review!
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Trust me :) I'm usually not here in winter... it's affected me!
@t.michaelkeza72053 жыл бұрын
Hi Damian, I'm a retired photojournalist who really enjoys and generally agrees with your reviews and perspective on lenses. On this one however I have to disagree. I had one for a couple of weeks and REALLY wanted to like it if for no other reason than the clicked aperture. What I discovered however was that at anything past wide open with any kind of lights of highlights in the background, the bokeh is extremely ugly and geared looking. I presume this is a result of the strange blade design that seems to be on all of their lenses that I've seen. It's very decent wide open, but pretty useless for anything above about f/2 for any type of general shooting that I'd do. Best regards and keep up the fine work.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated! It's good to hear more opinions from other experienced shooters.
@wikenseru81873 жыл бұрын
Have you tried 7artisans 55mm f1.4? Curious to see the comparison of both lenses. Image quality out of my 7artisans is soft
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
I have yes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7ionMSCur2qiac.html
@smalldeekgeorge2 жыл бұрын
Do you use in camera sharpening on the xt4 and if you do can you shot videos in the future without it? Doesn't represent real sharpness of the lens :)
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
I shoot how I normally would shoot. That way I know what is happening with every different lens/ body I use.
@HilkanaCastro5 ай бұрын
Would you choose the meike 50mm f0.95 or 50mm F2 over this one?
@DamianBrown5 ай бұрын
Hmm good question, I no longer have any of these but the f2 stands out to me
@johnrheycarillo8133 жыл бұрын
Ill get one rigth now thank you sir
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@johnrheycarillo8133 жыл бұрын
@@DamianBrown still waiting for my copy to arrive
@antoninotroisi65852 жыл бұрын
Hi .. I have a food blog, is this lens suitable for photographing food ? thank you very much
@DamianBrown2 жыл бұрын
I think it could be used well yes.
@BenjaminKanarek3 жыл бұрын
Great review, but what about a lens hood?
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
Good shout. Mine didn't come with one, or space to pack one come to think of it.
@thebitterfig99033 жыл бұрын
I have the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 for Fuji (also a Sonnar) and love it. Sure, it vignettes and has meh corners, but it's sharp enough in the center, less glow-y than an adapted Sigma 30/1.4, and just a tiny dream to use. Nice clicked aperture, smooth focus, lovely small size. Just a joyful land fun lens. My only qualm for this 50mm is the not-that-short minimum focus distance. It it was 35cm or so, I'd have ordered this already.
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
I want to try that lens at some point!
@lxhk3595 Жыл бұрын
The TTArtisan 35mm 1.4 is a Planar, completely different design than Sonnar. I own it and there is a second Planar available for Fuji, the Zeiss Touit 32mm, which you get used for 4 times the price of the TTARTISAN. There is a difference in quality for sure, but I shot some very pleasant shots with the TTARTISAN as well
@thebitterfig9903 Жыл бұрын
@@lxhk3595 Correct them, not me. All the materials for it describe the lens as a Sonnar. Check out their own website, or the B&H entry. I'll agree though, however TTArtisan describes it, the optical design looks more like an old Planar. But TTartisan certainly calls it a sonnar.
@haaklx Жыл бұрын
@@thebitterfig9903 Most likely the optical scheme of the classic Planar 7/6 was taken as a basis. I read somewhere else that the TTArtisan 35 / 1.4 was inspired by the Voigtländer Heliar 50 / 3.5, where I have my doubts. I'm only saying this, but because I think these backgrounds make those lenses even more interesting to guys like us.
@souldigital81483 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the 7artisans 55mm f1.4? Thanks
@DamianBrown3 жыл бұрын
This is a shorter focal length and let's in a touch more light but what you probably mean is iq etc. Both are pretty useable but this one appeals to me more after using both. Probably a personal choice though, not that much in it.