wow that is a super good deal.

They won't stay cheap for long. There's 2 parts of this equation : labor cost in China, and unique supply chain ecosystem, built over decades, with both foreign investments and IP, as well as Chinese government subsidies. But gradually, manufacturing in China is getting more and more expensive. DJI started with producing cheap drones, now they are selling for a premium price. Japan used to produce cheap electronics as well, now they are selling at premium. You are right about getting ripped off though. I have TTartisan 28 2.8 and it's autofocus is much better than the native Sony 50mm 1.8, which costs double.

For sure. Similar to what the Japanese manufacturers did to the established German companies in the sixties.

Honestly, its because most brands overbuilt and overspec the Lenses for their use cases, many hobbyist just want clean enough images. So many brands release their lenses as if they are only for professional work and never release a hobby lens and when they try to do, still releases them at pro prices. Many camera brands blamed Smartphones for a decline in camera sales but really its the pricing.

They have made some really fun and affordable lenses

Thank you Andrei

Better 2 minutes after not before :)

yes @OnCam31 I think so too!

My understanding is that effective coating is very expensive

hi there sorry i havent try the Yongnuo 55 1.8 so can't really suggest

hi there, probably not right now as I've already done this review. But if i'll see if i have a chance to compare that in the future

it's always like that isn't it

No way it come true. Until TTartisan join the L Mount Alliance at least

Did you get a L-mount camera Ben! All L-mount user can just keep asking here and TTArtisan will see the demand and hopefully will do something :)

Hi Weber, I still haven't seen any 3rd party AF lesnes for L-mount yet. But this one is an APS-C lens so probably make sense not to create it for L-mount as there is no APS-C L mount camera in the market right now.

I forgot to add, Meike did tell me they are releasing their first L-mount autofocus lens next year and I'll be reviewing that when it's available! :)

@@TheRealRichardWong well, I have a Leica CL. But I agree, this is to niche

@@webersteve1547 ah! I see. i was wondering if you have a Leica CL. Oh well Let's see if we will see some more APS-C L-mount cameras from Sigma, Blackmagic or DJI.. then we may see some more APS-C L mount lenses!

Maybe anyone who want to make L-mount lenses must join L-mount alliance

Yes, just make sure you buy the Nikon z version

I just saw this is for aps-c? How about fullframe mirrorlesS?

@user-be1mk4bp5v oh I am sorry, yes this is an apsc lens, I misread z5 as z50. Apologies