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

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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-icon2I 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

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

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

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

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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-icon2I 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
Viltrox 85/1.8 II
Nikon Z6 | Viltrox 85/1.8 II | f/1.8
TTArtisan AF 75/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan AF 75/2 | f/2
NIKKOR Z 85/1.8 S
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 85/1.8 S | f/1.8
SONY
Sony A7 III | Sony FE 85/1.8 | f/1.8

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Review: TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2

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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-icon2I 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

Nikon Z7ii | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Z7ii | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/5.6
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/5.6
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2

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Review: TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 – A Modern and Affordable Zeiss Biotar 75/1.5?

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Introduction

TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 on a Nikon Zf
TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 on a Nikon Zf

TTArtisan has done it again. After previously remaking the legendary Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8—renowned for its distinctive soap bubble bokeh—they’ve now turned their attention to another iconic lens: the Big B, or more precisely, the Carl Zeiss Biotar 75mm f/1.5. This legendary lens, famous for its swirly bokeh, sharp centre, and 3D pop, has become something of a myth over time.

While TTArtisan has never claimed to have replicated the Biotar, the lens’s shape, mount choice, and, more importantly, its optical formula leave little to the imagination about what they have aimed to mimic.

The Biotar 75mm is often called the “Original King of Bokeh,” as the popular Soviet-era Helios 40 85mm f/1.5—known simply as the “King of Bokeh”—is rumored to be based on the Biotar’s design due to their similar optical formula.

Thanks to its unique optical characteristics, limited production, and beautiful bokeh, sharpness, and 3D pop, the Biotar 75mm f/1.5 became highly sought after, eventually turning into a collector’s item. Prices on the used market soared to between $1,500 and $4,500, depending on the version and condition. Now, let’s take a closer look at TTArtisan’s remake of this iconic lens!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a Nikon Zf.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/8
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/8
Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 | f/1.5

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The best fullframe mirrorless camera for adapting manual focus lenses

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Introduction

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Laowa 35mm 0.95 via Neewer ETZ on Nikon Zf

With the release of Sony’s first A7 series camera we saw a renaissance of many legacy lenses from “dead” mounts like Canon FD, Olympus OM, Minolta SR and several more. Because of flange focal distance issues these lenses often couldn’t be attached to modern DSLRs. And even if it was possible, it was a pain to use them on DSLRs, thanks to their matte screens being unsuitable for manual focus lenses.

Let’s have a look at the history of focusing aids in fullframe mirrorless cameras and who does it best.

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