@ I can as well. A couple things though. It’s good for the consumer market. Obviously the cheaper lenses aren’t as good. But some lenses aren’t $1200 plus better. And another example for me is, I don’t shoot super wide that often. So I won’t purchase let’s say a 10mm for $2000 plus. I’d prefer to buy something cheaper because it won’t be used often. And E mount gives consumers the option to choose.
I mean, you can just get a used 85mm f1.8. Still more expensive than this brand-new lens, but an option. To be honest, I am also thinking of switching to a cheapo Sony full-frame. The only reason I started with Canon was the worthwhileness of building lens collection, but it seems it's been a bit of a mistake, lol.
I had thought about many systems before getting my Sony A7III, from Pentax, to Nikon to even Fuji, but I never found Canon interesting, and this was 7 years back. Canon not supporting 3rd party is a big L especially considering how many 3rd party companies exist and how high quality their offerings are.
this until you find out that only contrast detection is available with third party lenses on sony E mount cameras. If you want PDAF with 99.9999 percent hit rate in action you need a Sony lens. Speaking from experience.
Thank you for your review! I know you wouldn't dissapoint as a real user review. None of the other reviewers compared it to the Viltrox 75 1.2 on APS C, which is what I'm trying to look for. This lens is indeed a perfect lens even for APS C at that price and size!
hey Arthur, big fan of your contents. But I have request: can you please test every lens with your sony apsc camera too? like, even if it's full frame lens, at least let us know how would they perform in apsc camera. As you know, you started as apsc user and most of your viewers must be apsc user too (like me). Much appreciated.
Got it but haven't tried it yet. An annoying aspect is that the lens hood doesn't have enough clearance for a filter. I had to force the hood to go over the filter once I attached it.
I had the same problem. If the filter has a knurled ring it's impossible. With a normal filter it's very hard. The hood is also useless on such a focal length with its petal shape. Otherwise the lens is great for its price.
This lens looks like a very good option for under $200. Of course it's not perfect but it's good that it's auto focus and doesn't seem to suffer from any serious optical issues (other than the flaring which you mentioned can be a problem, but for a $200 lens that's not bad). I had their 7.5mm APSC Fisheye lens which I wasn't entirely thrilled about but I could see trying out this one (although I already own an 85 1.8 lens for my camera so I probably wouldn't be in a rush to buy this one).
Viltrox may be the sharpest of the APS-C bunch but it is waaay too big and heavy, I recon. It is why I went for the Sirui Sniper 75/1.2 instead. No regrets. Small sensor needs F/1.2 to get an F/2 full frame look. The lens looks so spunky too. I know Arthur would agree with me at least on this last point 😀
I keep hearing everyone saying that Viltrox 75mm and 27mm f1.2 e mount are arguably g master sharp for APSC. Arthur you have compared this lens, that of which doesn’t compare to that of a g master based on your comments, do you feel that the viltrox jargon holds up to g master lenses especially in relation to what exists for APSC?
The Viltrox 27 and 75 are better than G masters for APSC, if those ever existed. First, they are f1.2. Second, the build is all metal. Third, optically nothing Sony makes for APSC can touch them.
@@ArthurR Thanks for the response. I was just confused as you had made a slight comparison between this lens and the viltrox which has been lauded as amazing. As a clarifier for those in between purchase decisions, I have heard you say that these viltrox lenses are g master like for APSC, outside of aperture, would you, if you wanted best value I.e. clarity, contrast, sharpness, features, go for a g master or simply grab a viltrox pro for APSC portrait shoots? Does the quality difference show is what I’m curious about…
Don't like the focal length. Love the design, form factor and price. I hope they make similar and small 35 F2 and 50 F2 maybe 85 and 24? A bit Fuji design lenses. Nice!
Hi Arthur, great channel, I'm just starting now with photography and your videos are a gem on useful infos! This lens looks amazing, but I wanna ask, knowing well you prefer the Sigma 56 f1.4 for portraits, I want to buy my first portrait lens, between this Artisan and the Sony 50mm f1.8, which one you think I can start with?
These 3rd party lenses are making it harder and harder to stay with Canon.
At the end of the day I can afford GM and Sigmas best lenses. The cheaper lenses I’ll pass on
@ I can as well. A couple things though. It’s good for the consumer market. Obviously the cheaper lenses aren’t as good. But some lenses aren’t $1200 plus better. And another example for me is, I don’t shoot super wide that often. So I won’t purchase let’s say a 10mm for $2000 plus. I’d prefer to buy something cheaper because it won’t be used often. And E mount gives consumers the option to choose.
I mean, you can just get a used 85mm f1.8. Still more expensive than this brand-new lens, but an option.
To be honest, I am also thinking of switching to a cheapo Sony full-frame. The only reason I started with Canon was the worthwhileness of building lens collection, but it seems it's been a bit of a mistake, lol.
I had thought about many systems before getting my Sony A7III, from Pentax, to Nikon to even Fuji, but I never found Canon interesting, and this was 7 years back.
Canon not supporting 3rd party is a big L especially considering how many 3rd party companies exist and how high quality their offerings are.
this until you find out that only contrast detection is available with third party lenses on sony E mount cameras. If you want PDAF with 99.9999 percent hit rate in action you need a Sony lens. Speaking from experience.
Thank you for your review! I know you wouldn't dissapoint as a real user review. None of the other reviewers compared it to the Viltrox 75 1.2 on APS C, which is what I'm trying to look for. This lens is indeed a perfect lens even for APS C at that price and size!
Hey Arthur. Glad to see you still making videos, cheers!
Just picked one up using your affilliate link. I'm blown away by the images from a lens thats just slightly over $200AUD. Crazy!
Insane value. I love this lens.
I thought about getting this lens-but bought the Samyang 75mm f/1.8-and I don’t regret it.
Is it AF?
Yes
Price ?
@@itsknotme65 Funny, becouse I seriously consider to sell my Samyang 75 mm f/1.8 to buy this lens. Well, everyone has its own needs...
hey Arthur, big fan of your contents.
But I have request: can you please test every lens with your sony apsc camera too? like, even if it's full frame lens, at least let us know how would they perform in apsc camera. As you know, you started as apsc user and most of your viewers must be apsc user too (like me). Much appreciated.
Great quick review and wonderful photos!
I own the Sigma 65 & 85. Also, I bought this lens too. Great buy and nice vintage vibe.
I bought the Nikon Z version and it works like a charm. It is an amazing lens to bring along on short trips.
I am so happy with mine ...!
Right now it's only $148 and the "TTA" code gave me another $5 off! This is an amazing deal! Thanks for the video!
I think I'd still get the Sigma 85 but this one is tempting for those on a budget
100%, the Sigma is incredible, but even used its $700, versus $153...
Got it but haven't tried it yet. An annoying aspect is that the lens hood doesn't have enough clearance for a filter. I had to force the hood to go over the filter once I attached it.
I had the same problem. If the filter has a knurled ring it's impossible. With a normal filter it's very hard. The hood is also useless on such a focal length with its petal shape. Otherwise the lens is great for its price.
This lens looks like a very good option for under $200. Of course it's not perfect but it's good that it's auto focus and doesn't seem to suffer from any serious optical issues (other than the flaring which you mentioned can be a problem, but for a $200 lens that's not bad). I had their 7.5mm APSC Fisheye lens which I wasn't entirely thrilled about but I could see trying out this one (although I already own an 85 1.8 lens for my camera so I probably wouldn't be in a rush to buy this one).
Viltrox may be the sharpest of the APS-C bunch but it is waaay too big and heavy, I recon. It is why I went for the Sirui Sniper 75/1.2 instead. No regrets. Small sensor needs F/1.2 to get an F/2 full frame look. The lens looks so spunky too. I know Arthur would agree with me at least on this last point 😀
Got this lens and autofocus doesn't work in video with A7S3. There is also no firmware update so it seems I'll send it back sadly.
That’s why we go with GM and Sigma
A7ii an a6000 has software issues with this lens as well. They promised update weeks ago but so far nothing sadly
$153 seems just too good to be true. Heck I paid $200 for a vintage Cosina 58mm f1.2 just last week. So wow good deal.
how does it compares with the samyang compact 75mm f1.8?
I keep hearing everyone saying that Viltrox 75mm and 27mm f1.2 e mount are arguably g master sharp for APSC. Arthur you have compared this lens, that of which doesn’t compare to that of a g master based on your comments, do you feel that the viltrox jargon holds up to g master lenses especially in relation to what exists for APSC?
The Viltrox 27 and 75 are better than G masters for APSC, if those ever existed. First, they are f1.2. Second, the build is all metal. Third, optically nothing Sony makes for APSC can touch them.
@@ArthurR Thanks for the response. I was just confused as you had made a slight comparison between this lens and the viltrox which has been lauded as amazing. As a clarifier for those in between purchase decisions, I have heard you say that these viltrox lenses are g master like for APSC, outside of aperture, would you, if you wanted best value I.e. clarity, contrast, sharpness, features, go for a g master or simply grab a viltrox pro for APSC portrait shoots? Does the quality difference show is what I’m curious about…
I have the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 for my FX30, and there is no GM in the the world that can scare me lol
G Masters are so much more than just sharpness. That being said Viltrox is killing it right now on both aps-c and full frame.
Any food for apsc?
oh crap...no Fuji option. Well, at least I snatched their 27mm F2.8 for cheap on aliexpress recently.
Tarzan lens?
how about 7artisans 85mm f1.8?
What's it like on APS-C?
I bought one due to your review and my GAS
Don't like the focal length. Love the design, form factor and price.
I hope they make similar and small
35 F2 and 50 F2 maybe 85 and 24?
A bit Fuji design lenses. Nice!
Hi Arthur, great channel, I'm just starting now with photography and your videos are a gem on useful infos!
This lens looks amazing, but I wanna ask, knowing well you prefer the Sigma 56 f1.4 for portraits, I want to buy my first portrait lens, between this Artisan and the Sony 50mm f1.8, which one you think I can start with?
I have a sigma 18-50 f2.8. Do you think that buying this ttartisan lens is worth if I like shooting portraits?
I wonder how the photo looks like on crop sensor.
There is horizontal banding in video
Yes, shot at the wrong shutter speed, my mistake.
2nd🎉🎉🎉
runner up!
I want a lightweight 105mm f/3.5 AF @ 200gram~! :( somebody please make one
They don't underpriced their product, others are overpriced, that's more likely.
Nah you get what you pay for. More like that
all primes should be cheap lol much less glass and of limited use
I wish they join L mount alliance :(
Pov: you just bought a Sony 85mm 1.8 for $460 used 😕
First🎉🎉
winner winner!
5:09 And that’s why, kids, apsc is never a better option 😂
Are the sample photo unedited ?
Yes they are. Standard profile, no edits or corrections.