TT Artisan 50mm f/2 for Sony FE - review & many samples

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  • @npdady
    @npdady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review as usual Thomas. Can't wait for the apsc review. I'm interested in trying this lens for my X-E2. It's mighty cheap too.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, at first I didn't realize it but at only $79 and only 180 grams, it does makes sense as an even smaller and lower-cost alternative to the TT Artisan 50/1.2!

  • @sarchmaster5779
    @sarchmaster5779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the review a lot. I've ordered one to try playing with a well crafted full manual lens with character.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it sounds that you will really like this lens! If you don’t expect any perfection and are willing to work around the weak points of this lens, it can reward you with some great results!

  • @donaldcongdon9095
    @donaldcongdon9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Thomas! Interesting lens. I'm curious why they released it for Fuji X since they already offer the excellent 50mm f1.2 for that mount. I love that lens!

    • @npdady
      @npdady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a bit cheaper than that lens and smaller. And f1.2 might be a tad more difficult to focus I reckon. I look forward to the apsc review for this lens, I might get one for my X-E2.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with Norman: the 50/2 is even considerably cheaper and also just about half the weight of the 50/1.2. So there is a market niche for both these lenses actually!

  • @smooth111012
    @smooth111012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks really good at close up, I’m considering it for portraits

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, this lens is definitely better at portrait distances compared to landscapes!

  • @rodgercarey3480
    @rodgercarey3480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Thomas have you tried this lens for ZONE FOCUSING

  • @thomaschipman
    @thomaschipman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i really wish they had released a 60/2 in the same form factor instead of this 50/2. they already have so many different 35 and 50mm offerings as it is, it would be nice to have seen something with just a tiny bit more reach, especially for aps-c.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see your point! Personally I’d have loved to see a 40/2 as well. But of course, the 50/2 is still a very versatile focal length both for full frame as well as APS-C.

  • @janlipski5215
    @janlipski5215 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm wondering if they produce a FF 16-35mm manual focus lens?

  • @briankern4233
    @briankern4233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice little lens and I've pondered getting it but I already own the TTArtisan 50mm F1.4, so this is a bit redundant. Not quite small enough to be pocketable. Maybe if the jacket pocket is fairly big.
    Wish they had made a 40mm f2, would be a lot more interested then. But it's cheap enough I might still pick it up.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, there's always a point where you've got just enough lenses! Still it's nice to see how TT Artisan (and some other manufacturers) try to cover small niches in the market.

  • @nightcoder5k
    @nightcoder5k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Could you review this "Techart PRO Leica M - Sony E Autofocus Adapter ver II (LM-EA9)" ?

    • @charruaporelmundo
      @charruaporelmundo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the same about it, you just need to buy the L mount version and just it.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I didn’t try the M mount adapter yet but I used the first Techart adapter a few years ago which was for Contax G lenses. Wrote something on my blog about it:
      tomscameras.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/much-more-fun-than-expected-the-contax-g-902-8-on-the-a7-ii/

  • @musa7606
    @musa7606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder how this compares to adapting a Nikkor AI 50 f2 lens?

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  ปีที่แล้ว

      A good question: I should try out that once! Of course, the adapted Nikkor lens + adapter would be much larger, though :)

  • @SourPlanet
    @SourPlanet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good review! Simple and clear. I picked this lens up for zone focus shooting around NYC on the A7c. Pretty happy! It's not perfect.. but it more than makes up for it in ease of carry and inconspicuous form factor. Paired it with the Sony 35/2.8 ZA... Both lenses are pocket sized. Fun little combo, one for AF one for ZF.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that’s a great combo! I used the ZA 35/2.8 on the original A7R for several years and I totally loved that lens. In my opinion it is really under rated today!

    • @rodgercarey3480
      @rodgercarey3480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      South planet can you share more of your experience using it for zone focusing please?

    • @SourPlanet
      @SourPlanet 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rodgercarey3480 What kinda info are you after? I haven't used it in a while now, but I do remember the settings for my "day to day" shooting. I kept it at F5.6, which lets me get a touch of DOF but the lens is super sharp even by there. By coincidence, if the middle of the "M" marking for meters is over the aperture mark for F16, then it's perfectly hyperfocal at F5.6. Otherwise I'd line up the space between the 3 and 5 meter markings directly over the space between the F4 and F8 markings, and it would be in focus from like a few feet to around 15ft. Then just swap between those settings by site to grab subjects far away or up close.
      That's just some specific marking line ups I memorized for speed and muscle memory. In general, it functions like any other manual focus lens which goes hyperfocal by lining up the infinity marker with the Fstop marking. I found the scale to be super reliable. Flare is the biggest issue, but a hood helps a lot. Wide open it's pretty character driven but even a single stop down and it cleans up great. F5.6 F8 and F11 are sharper than I'd even need (was shooting on a 42mpx body).
      I sold all my Sony stuff but I kept that lens. Partially because resale is so low, but also because if I ever pick up a Sony body again I'll throw that puppy right on it.

    • @rodgercarey3480
      @rodgercarey3480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SourPlanet Thanks so much for your quick response. With the TTArtisan 50mm F2.0, I tend to shoot at F8. So on the right side where 8 is I place the Infinity symbol over the 8 on the right side. Then I look on the left to see the 8 and above that will be the number of feet, say 3 ft so anything from 3’ to infinity should be in focus. Here is the confusion, I am keeping FOCUS PEAKING on in my A7CR. Looking through the viewfinder the red focus peaking is not as plentiful as it should be to tell me focus is sharp. Do I turn the focus ring until the peaking is much more vivid, telling me things are in focus. But now the infinity symbol is much farther to the right than just being over the 8. I’m a novice at this so I hope I’m being clear. Any thoughts? And btw it works well with the other manual TTARTISAN I have.

  • @TruckerDave215
    @TruckerDave215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They should sponsor you did really good review

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The TT Artisan lenses are provided to my by them yes, so I can shoot these reviews!

  • @wens6574
    @wens6574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to pair this lens with my canon R, what do you think? for portrait needs

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's nice for portraits, yes. Still before you decide to get it, maybe also have a look at the Canon RF 50/1.8 which is not that super expensive yet optically much more perfect and comes with auto focus.
      I see the use case of this TT Artisan more if you do want to venture into the world of manual focus, if you appreciate that it's so small and compact, and if you deliberately want a lens that's not optically perfect even though still capable of good results.
      And also this lens is fantastic for APS-C cameras as you can see in my other reviews.

  • @KeeptalkinSPit
    @KeeptalkinSPit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you using the A7R mark i in this video for testing?

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! This is the A7R Mark II.

    • @KeeptalkinSPit
      @KeeptalkinSPit ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, to this day i hear this camera is still awesome for photos not video of course lol. Love the videos and reviews
      @@tomscameras

  • @elpadrededenis7336
    @elpadrededenis7336 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good reviews! No extra blah blah)) like other reviewers. The only point lies in the sibilants that
    present in the audio track. Slightly hurts the ear. Try to use a de-esser or at least weaken the frequency band in the region of 3.5-5.5 kHz with an equalizer. But that still doesn't make the review any less interesting! Regarding the 35mm from TTartisan, I completely agree. Interesting lens. Not perfect, but delicious! )) Thank you for the reviews and greetings from the fighting Ukraine!

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your comment and hint about the audio quality! I will try to improve the sound for future videos. All the best wishes and prayers to Ukraine!

    • @elpadrededenis7336
      @elpadrededenis7336 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomscameras Thank you Europeans for your help and support! It's hard for us, but Ukraine will win! And it will be possible to return to the beautiful world of photography again. We are waiting for new reviews. Good luck!

  • @fayadnazim
    @fayadnazim 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do they have a AF version of this?

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. Manual lenses and AF lenses are completely different in every detail. Optics, mechanics, everything. That means if they want to make an AF lens they have to start from zero again.
      The closest in terms of specification is the Sony AF 50/1.8. it’s really basic and cheap and it’s AF is very slow, but it is nice nonetheless. Here’s my review:
      th-cam.com/video/tMqCmWZjB1Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AZXRu_b0BS0t1TSG
      The 7Artisans 50/1.8 also has the same specs on paper … but it is a totally different beast. It’s huge, but AF is fast and the optics are fantastic. It’s in a totally different league than the tiny TT Artisan lens! For what the 7Artisans AF lens offers, it’s a real bargain! My review is here:
      th-cam.com/video/6pIxYhSFw7E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zOBTlzbnUzXZxhac

    • @anulearntech
      @anulearntech หลายเดือนก่อน

      They've now released a 50mm f1.8 lens.

  • @juanito-c-video
    @juanito-c-video 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, somebody knows if this lens works on Sony A7ii ILCE-7M2. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure it works with the A7 II. As you can see in my video, I used an A7R II myself and there is no functional difference to any other Sony A7 body.

    • @juanito-c-video
      @juanito-c-video 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomscameras Thnks Tom!

  • @kel_
    @kel_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    niceee

  • @yttean98
    @yttean98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are not afraid of scratching your LCD screen and camera body by putting the camera face up on top of the rock surface? I won't.

    • @tomscameras
      @tomscameras  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well we position the cameras for the shoot with a lot of patience and care. So that there’s no damage whatsoever!