{"id":75377,"date":"2025-08-20T08:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=75377"},"modified":"2025-08-20T10:20:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:20:35","slug":"review-ttartisan-35mm-f-1-4-tilt-aps-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-35mm-f-1-4-tilt-aps-c\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: TTArtisan 35mm F\/1.4 Tilt (APS-C)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

TTArtisan previously released a full-frame 50mm tilt lens, designed to control focus to a thin slice of the scene, or extend it for deeper focus. It\u2019s also fun to experiment with, especially for creating a playful miniature effect. In May 2025, they followed up with an APS-C equivalent: the 35mm f\/1.4 tilt lens, offered at a budget-friendly price. Of course, it can also serve as a fast f\/1.4 standard lens. Let\u2019s take a closer look!<\/p>\n

\"camera-icon2\"I tested this lens on a 22 Mp Nikon Zfc<\/a>
\n\"\"You can see this review as\u00a0a\u00a0YouTube\u00a0video\u00a0here<\/a>!
\n\"\"Sample images in high resolution here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sample Images<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.7 (Miniature world effect)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.7 (Miniature world effect)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nikon
Nikon Zfc | TTARTISAN 35mm f\/1.4 Tilt | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most of the sample images in this review and many more can be found in higher resolution here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"TTARTISAN
TTARTISAN 35\/1.4 Tilt on a Nikon Zfc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Focal Length<\/td>\n35mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of View<\/td>\n45\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
# of Aperture Blades<\/td>\n10 pcs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Aperture<\/td>\nF\/1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min Aperture<\/td>\nF\/16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min Focus Distance (MFD)<\/td>\n0.35 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filter Size<\/td>\n52mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens Mount<\/td>\nE, X, Z, RF, M43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n\u2248 341 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size (D x L)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elements\/Group<\/td>\n7 \/ 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"Lens
Lens construction | TTArtisan 35mm F\/1.4 Tilt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"TTARTISAN
TTARTISAN 35\/1.4 Tilt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Buy new:<\/strong> TTArtisan Sotre<\/a>, Amazon (anywhere)<\/a> for $169 (Affiliate links)
\nBuy used: eBay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Disclosure<\/span><\/h2>\n

TTArtisan kindly provided this lens for test and review purposes.<\/p>\n

Handling and Build Quality
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The TTArtisan 35mm f\/1.4 tilt is a fully manual lens built entirely of metal. so there is no autofocus, to aperture control from the camera, no image stabilization, and not even any electronic pins for any lens-camera communication. It seems and feels that is tightly constructed but there is no weather sealing gaskets are visible.<\/p>\n

\"TTARTISAN
TTARTISAN 35\/1.4 Tilt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First out near the front element, there is a focusing ring, that turns smoothly about 150\u00b0 and is marked with both meters and feet.<\/p>\n

The aperture ring has variable spacing between its markings, with wider spacing near the maximum aperture and tighter spacing at smaller apertures. It\u2019s marked at every half stop from f\/1.4 to f\/4, and in full stops beyond that. The ring has no click stops, which I don\u2019t mind \u2014 as long as I can see the aperture value in the viewfinder. However, this lens has no electronic contacts, so the camera can\u2019t display aperture information. That means you have to take your eye away from the viewfinder and check the lens barrel to see your aperture setting\u2014a frustrating limitation.<\/p>\n

\"TTARTISAN
TTARTISAN 35\/1.4 Tilt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On top of the lens there is a screw to loosen the tilt mechanism, allowing to adjust the tile level and direction.<\/p>\n

There is a screw on the side of the lens that allows you to loosen it to rotate it 360\u00b0. Hence, you have\u00a0full freedom to tilt the lens in any direction imaginable, although in 15\u00b0 steps, where the rotation clicks.<\/p>\n

There are standard front and rear caps included in the box, but no lens hood.<\/p>\n

\"TTARTISAN
TTARTISAN 35\/1.4 Tilt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is an example of how the tilt function can help extend the focus or maximize the depth of field.<\/p>\n