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Review: TTArtisan 35mm T/2.1 – Dual-Bokeh Cine Lens

April 18, 2025 Martin 9 Comments

Introduction

The TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Cine Dual-Bokeh is a unique lens. We rarely review cine lenses, but this one stands out. Over the past few years, TTArtisan has introduced innovative and daring lens designs. Their latest creation features a unique ability to control the bokeh character—an intriguing function with some unusual behaviour. Some will love its distinctive look, while others may find it unappealing.

On paper, it was very appealing to me, so I agreed to review it. Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 MP Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh | T2.1 | BUBBLE

Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh | T2.1 | SOFT

Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh | T4 | SOFT

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Review: TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 ED II (APS-C)

February 19, 2025 Martin 10 Comments

Introduction

It has been about a year since TTArtisan introduced the AF 35mm f/1.8, and now it’s time to release version 2 of that lens. I liked the first version when I reviewed it and enjoyed taking pictures with it. They have tried to improve the lens since last year and therefore we can see a couple of changes, but have they succeeded?

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 21.5 Mp Nikon Zfc.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zfc | TTArtisan AF 35mm F/1.8 ED II | f/1.8

Nikon Zfc | TTArtisan AF 35mm F/1.8 ED II | f/2.8

Nikon Zfc | TTArtisan AF 35mm F/1.8 ED II | f/8

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TTArtisan 7.5mm f/2 Pro Fisheye – Ultra Wide for Dramatic Views and Ultra Confined Places

January 29, 2025 Martin 14 Comments

Introduction

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Fisheye lenses offer the widest field of view among all lenses. A non-circular fisheye provides a 180° diagonal field of view, something no rectilinear lens can remotely achieve (a 14mm lens gives you 114°, a 10mm lens 130°, and a 9mm 135°). Fisheye lenses are especially useful when you want to capture as much as possible in tight, confined spaces or wide, open areas. They also offer a unique and exciting perspective that can be creatively exploited without restrictions.

If used skillfully, fisheye lenses can produce images that look relatively normal in many scenarios, though not all. The TTArtisan 7.5mm is a non-circular fisheye lens designed for APS-C cameras, but it can also be mounted on full-frame cameras, where it produces circular fisheye images (180° both diagonally, horizontally, and vertically). Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2 I tested the lenses on a 26 Mpx Fujijilm X-S10.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here.
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Fujifilm X-S10 | TTArtisan 7.5mm f/2 Pro Fisheye | f/8

Fujifilm X-S10 | TTArtisan 7.5mm f/2 Pro Fisheye | f/8

Original Projection
Projection Corrected in Post

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Comparison: Which 85mm f1.8? Nikon Z or Sony FE? Or Maybe Viltrox, or TTArtisan?

January 26, 2025 Martin 21 Comments

Introduction

If you’re looking for an affordable short telephoto and portrait lens, an 85mm f/1.8 lens is an excellent choice. But which one should you pick—Nikon, Sony, or perhaps the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8? While all three lenses share the 85mm focal length, we’ll also consider the TTArtisan 75mm f/2, which is close enough to serve as a potential alternative. Let’s compare these lenses side by side to help you decide which one is the best fit for your needs.

camera-icon2 I tested the lenses on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf , Nikon Z6, and Sony A7 III)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

NIKKOR Z 85/1.8 S — Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 85/1.8 S | f/2

SONY — Nikon A7 III | Sony FE 85/1.8 | f/1.8

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Review: TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2

September 29, 2024 Martin 24 Comments

Introduction

TTArtisan has produced several affordable and well-regarded manual lenses in recent years. Now, they’ve introduced their first full-frame autofocus lens: a 75mm f/2, available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts at a budget-friendly price of $178. Lenses in the 50mm to 85mm range are typically known for their strong optical performance, and this focal length is particularly well-suited for portraiture and general-purpose photography, offering a slightly tighter field of view than a standard 50mm. The 75mm f/2 allows for excellent subject isolation while maintaining enough background detail to keep the blur subtly recognisable. Let’s dive into its strengths and weaknesses!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!