TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 Review | Full Frame Telephoto Prime for under $200

[@DavidReynolds-l9l]

What an outstanding lens this is! The metal material gives it a premium look and feel, while its light weight makes it highly portable. The workmanship is of the highest standard, with every part fitting together seamlessly. The bokeh effect is stunning, adding a touch of elegance to the pictures. The lens' sharpness is remarkable, especially in the center. The anti-glare and dispersion control are excellent, making it a great investment for any full-frame user.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Wow - you should be writing their marketing materials :)

[@ivotodorov7069]

Best content on the platform. Not talking about this review but about your channel in general. Thank you so much for doing all of this good work! Your channel is why I got into photography and how I know the real quality of gear before I spend my hard earned money on it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's very high praise. Thank you.

[@esppics21]

Thank you for the review. I was interested in ordering this lens for my Nikon ZF but was waiting for your review to make a decision. Most definitely I'm buying it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imranalijafar]

it will be nice to see a comparison between this and samyang 75 mm lens

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The problem is that I have a two month backlog on reviews already. Doing a big companion comparison video is hard to fit in

[@imranalijafar]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thank for your response. maybe in future when you get a change. how is this lens the everyday video ?

[@愛如潮水1991]

I have samyang 75. Color of Samyang 75 is so bad, but 70 gram lighter.

[@aA-mw4jb]

Samyang focus closer and ok after in low light

[@mohdfirdaus9050]

@@aA-mw4jbit has closer focusing distance but I think the magnification ratio is the same

[@MathiasLundin]

Very nice review (as usual)! I too would like a comparison video: Samyang 75 vs. TTArtisan 75.

[@christopherguillen6986]

Sería excelente, ya que el Samyang ahora mismo ha bajado de precio.. en apc sería una gran distancia focal..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The problem is that I have a two month backlog on reviews already. Doing a big companion comparison video is hard to fit in

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

It looks pretty and a bargain. Just be glad we got something like this people. It seems like all the manufacturers are just pricing higher and higher. I’d be having a hard time if I was a new photographer becoming a pro. Every one is trying to price out all the new students too

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's pretty how amazingly good lenses like this are for so little money.

[@CF-ol2mw]

Great Review, I purchased the lens after watching this & happy to report that the lens exceeds my expectations. The lens is a fantastic option for someone like myself, who only has occasional use of a portrait lens & could not really justify the cost of a premium brand. I even posted some positive feedback on the Sony E mount DPR forum, but was promptly accused of advertising & had my post, with images (taken that morning) deleted 🤔. To be fair I had just set up as a new user, because I could not remember my old login details 😆.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's great to hear.

[@rectape]

Thanks Dustin, what's your pick between this and the Samyang 75 1.8?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The TTArtisan has a nicer build and perhaps nicer bokeh. I think the Samyang is a hair sharper.

[@esppics21]

For me the TTartisan as the Samyang is not available for Z mount.

[@marcp.1752]

I am awaiting the same lens design, aperture click stops, square metal hood - into a 35mm F2 Fullframe AF lens for E/L/Z mount from TTArtisan, with decent optics - for less than 200 bucks, best with some weather sealing, and rubber gasket at the lens mount. Excellent review, as always, Dustin ! 😀

[@molybdnum]

The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 is probably the closest you'll get for now, but I would definitely take your dream lens as well!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sounds like a winner to me...particularly if it had good close focus abilities.

[@Cekatiba]

Wonder how this lens compares to the new 85mm Sirui f/1.4

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Interesting question.

[@DigiDriftZone]

The TTArtisan 75mm f/2 has become my favourite lens lately for how small and light it is, any FE options for a compact 135mm? - maybe an f/2.8 one or something?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That would be sweet.

[@hazard3020]

You can get a great vintage Contax 135mm f2.8, a M42 CZJ 135 f3.5 and the Samyang 135 f2 - all of these are manual focus and good lenses. Will give you some great results and output, especially if you want to try a 135mm, you can live without AF and you dont want to spend $750+ (to get the latest Viltrox, Samyang, Zeiss Batis or Sony 135mm AF lenses.) The old Pentax 75-150mm is great too if you need a bit more flexibility.

[@PaoloScaramuzzino]

Excellent review as usual! Thanks for your contents.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure!

[@bizpixvegas7651]

The other oddball focal length lens is the Sigma 65mm f2 lens. I tired that lens and loved it but the price is about 4X more than the TT 75mm.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's true.

[@MegaWeitzel]

That said the 65mm is by far Sigma best F2 DG DN lens, still is a resolution reference at lenstip and is incredibly well corrected for almost all aberrations. Different price class but also different performance class

[@bizpixvegas7651]

@@MegaWeitzel I agree. I loved the lens when I tried it at the WPPI show. It was the best of the I-series lenses. It is at $699. For $750 I can get a used Sigma 85mm f1.4 for Sony. I shot a wedding and a bunch of wide open landscape images with it. I think it is the best 85mm lens out there regardless of the price. I am looking at the 75mm f2 as a real cheap alternative. I have the TT 56 and it is fantastic. I paid only $130 for it. I am a Tamron fanboy and want them to sponsor me. I am shooting all Tamron zooms right now and waiting for them to come up with some primes I can use. Otherwise, I will go all in with Sigma primes.

[@philiplee1339]

Hi, I watched a lot of your videos when I bought my Tamron E mount lenses. Now I am thinking of buying a portrait lens. Both of your reviews about the Ttartisan 75mm f2 and 7 Artisan 85 mm f1.8 have good ratings. Which one would you recommend. How about the MEKE 85mm f1.8 ? Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Good question. Bot the TTArtisan and 7Artisans are good lenses. I don't recommend the Meike. The TTArtisan is more compact, so if that is a priority, that might be the way to go.

[@philiplee1339]

Thanks for your response.

[@thebitterfig9903]

With the reasonable size and aperture ring, I kinda wish they released this for Fuji X as well.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's a fair point.

[@the_real_hoo]

great video. very welcome use of some visual elements to waypoint the sections, does indeed help to remind me which section am i watching:) also appreciate your description of the rendering of this lens! thankyou!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to hear it.

[@cyrilhamel8289]

How about a comparison with TTartisan, Samyang, Sigma and Sony's 75 and 85mm, with some of your excellent pics... 😉 As alwyas, a very good review, with lots of details and great pics to see the actual results in many scenarios 👍🏼

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The problem is that I have a two month backlog on reviews already. Doing a big companion comparison video is hard to fit in

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

How about add the Leica 75 and 7artisans 75. Just kidding. This is 199$. Just get it people

[@tamsaiming2003]

Which full frame Chinese 75m/85mm is the best in your opinion?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hmmm, I would probably lean towards this one considering that the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8, while very good optically, is probably heavier than it needs to be.

[@ericty6494]

I'm aware that you've reviewed the Sirui 75mm 1.2... Im using Sony Apsc, the pricing of the Sirui 75 1.2 and this Tt artisan is somehow similar... Sirui being a little higher. If IQ is my priority and build quality being 2nd, which is the better pick between these two? Hope to hear from you Dustin 🙏🏻

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's a bit of a hard comparison for me to make for a couple of reasons. I tested one on full frame (TTArtisan - Sony 61MP), while I tested the other on Fuji 40MP. The latter is much more demanding for sharpness (it's the most difficult platform I test on), and also Fuji autofocus isn't nearly as good as Sony's. I would actually lean towards the Sirui for your application. Having that F1.2 option is really great.

[@jianfeiwang1654]

Great review, as usual. I've seen many asking you about a comparison against Samyang. For me, I'm more interested in adding Sigma 90mm to the comparison. I know they are quite different lenses, but I've also seen some common ones: small, lightweight, short tele with enough DoF control.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Unfortunately I don't have access to the Sigma right now.

[@jimrlongviewer8963]

I'm really hopeful this will arrive in L mount - would be a great lens to pair with the 20-60.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hmmm, have they released other lenses on L mount previously?

[@acouragefann]

Do you perchance recall whether the manual focus was linear in operation? You mention about 170° throw, I assume speed was irrelevant

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't think it is consistently linear.

[@acouragefann]

@@DustinAbbottTWI The info is much appreciated!

[@bizpixvegas7651]

Great review Dustin. I own the TT 56mm f1.8 and love the image quality. If this is anything like the TT56, I would buy it in a heartbeat. I love the TT56 but it is an APSc lens and I am an FF shooter. Tracking on the TT56 is lagging too. I tried some pix with my grandson running around in the playground and I had a lot of misses. For slow moving and still subjects the TT56 is fine. I imagine it is the same with this lens.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I wouldn't say that the AF is radically different.

[@SweetTreasure-l6k]

Hi Dustin. I was wondering what your thought was if comparing this to the (Yongnuo) YN85mm F1.8Z DF DSM but am unable to find a comparison review between the two. I am trying to decide between the two. Let me know your thoughts if you ever see my message. Thank you!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've never tested the YN lens, so I can't comment.

[@INSTINCT777]

I experience software issues with this lens on my Sony A7ii. The aperture change from auto to selected aperture takes forever and the lens freezes when i change aperture too fast.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sounds like you need a firmware update.

[@INSTINCT777]

@@DustinAbbottTWI yes indeed, i hope ttartisan can release a fix

[@firmandwiardianto768]

Is this issues will also happen on a7 clasic/ a7i?

[@INSTINCT777]

@@firmandwiardianto768 i cannot say but ttartisan said they will issue a software update and the engineers are working on it.

[@abhiipandey4189]

Hey dustin im searching for lenses for my sony a6600 as now im using sony 18 135 variable lens. So should i go for viltrox 56mm 1.7 , or 24 70 sony f2.8 but its very costly, or ttartisian 75mm f2 . Please recommend me some good budget and worth lenses.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Of those choices I would probably recommend the Viltrox, as it is an APS-C specific lens and a very good value.

[@w0lfyovi294]

This lens makes me want to get a Sony a7C again for a compact setup, add a 40mm AF lens with aperture ring and a 24mm or 28mm AF lens as well and I would be happy as a bunny.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

For sure. Compact lenses are great on a compact camera.

[@w0lfyovi294]

@@DustinAbbottTWI I wish Nikon would make a compact Sony a7C like camera because Nikon Zf is just big and heavy and more expensive. Right now the Chinese manufacturers are focusing only on Z and FE mounts for their AF lenses.

[@webersteve1547]

Really nice review, thank you very much!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure!

[@NguyenDenom]

how about the sharpness of this lens and 56mm TTartisan, thank uuu

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

They are both pretty good in general, and really good for the money.

[@claw247]

Have you checked out the polarpro light leak lenes?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't.

[@stkuj]

The images have some character and filmic look. Easy to have in the bag for less than $200.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Good synopsis.

[@GilbertTV]

the bokeh is lovely

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is.

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

I guess I'm stupid but what do you mean by "Telephoto" lens when it's a prime 75mm and doesnt telephoto ??

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Telephoto refers to the focal length, not to a zoom action. The telephoto description is applies to lenses that are 70mm and over.

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you

[@highbred]

amazing review

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dleise]

I'd love a tamron 50 or 75mm

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Agreed.

[@hazard3020]

how about the "old-ish" Tamron SP 85mm (Canon) ? Or the new Tamron 90mm !!!!

[@dleise]

@@hazard3020 how about them?

[@hazard3020]

@@dleise The new Tamron 90mm is a great lens. Around $300 cheaper than the Sony 90mm f2.8 OSS G - i love mine. But that Tamron is a great buy and light. Sorry what i meant was you can adapt the older - but great - Tamron SP 85mm onto Sony.

[@ericty6494]

Which is sharper vs this and Samyang 75 1.8?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

They are very close. I would say that Samyang might be a hair sharper at F2, but from F2.8 on they are about the same.

[@Nqk27123456]

This lens actually has better LoCA performance than the Samyang 75 by quite far lol.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's surprisingly strong.

[@idol031808]

Sounds like a good value, but clearly average optical performance. Somewhat awkward focal length, not sure when I would ever use it. Could be a good replacement or complement for a kit lens on a lower priced body. Well done review, as usual!

[@greysuit17]

Not sure why you’re calling it average. The unusual focal length is its strength. Has nice character, fairly sharp, nice background separation, excellent colors. Why would it matter if it was on an expensive or cheap body? The person behind the camera matters more.

[@hazard3020]

hey dont knock average ! in most cases its a lot better than average. Just like Samyang or Viltrox, some great options for Sony FE mount folks that dont regularly need an expensive Sony paperweight in the rucksack....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

These days lenses in general tend to be so good that average is no longer an insult.

[@RealRaynedance]

If the AF is even remotely as accurate on Z-mount, I just might be able to retire my a7III from portrait use.

[@CZOV]

We can all thank Canon for never going to be able to use those lenses.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes, the frustration continues.

[@djxcel23]

Nice

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

For sure.

[@philmtx3fr]

Construction full métal, performant AF, diaph ring ( Nikon shame on you and your plasticky SE line WITHOUT any aperture ring… ) and sharp… who can ask more for 200$. what is really less well done is the lens hood which seems not solid and made of too thin plastic and the 2 covers front and rear very light too. The back one includes and usb c port for upgrades but it would be better to add a normal one which could be closed more strongly. Perfect on a Nikon Zf.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a pretty amazing lens for the money.

[@powerlurker]

bokeh like voightlander 75 1.5 with 1/5 the price

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not a bad comparison.

[@markferguson9081]

"First full frame lens?" I own the Ttartisan 100mm 2.8 bubble bokeh lens which is full frame and which has been out for over a year.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You missed the word "autofocusing" in there. This is their first autofocusing full frame lens.

[@raalaa121]

I call these my shittt weather lens. I can comfortably take this out in miserable weather and use it. Id be worried about whipping out a lens that costs me over a grand.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Fair enough.

[@mxxmauuhan3597]

12251

[@GoldLithium]

YES! keep competing against each other, Chinese companies. Start working on those sub 400USD 90, 135 and 200s, and why stop there? 🤪 kek

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Agreed.

[@PetrKlapper]

I've believed basically everything you said for a long time, but not even mentioning any competition in a full review, not just the obvious Samyang 75, feels suspicious.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Ummm, I did mention the Samyang 75mm in both the video and text reviews. The Samyang costs nearly twice as much, BTW

[@PetrKlapper]

@@DustinAbbottTWI I meant in a performance/IQ comparison results way of course, not just basic stats, as mentioned by many other comments - I could have been clearer about that. Don't see how the price difference changes anything in this regard, it's quite common here and everywhere else to compare anything to everything, even with larger gaps, like with Samyangs to GMs for example. And not just to 75mm lenses, 85/1.8 being the obvious ball park competitor. And one technical thing - while Chinese cheap full metal construction might feel premium on the outside in general, it's not better for an IQ longevity when the lens is completely inflexible - it's not just about weight that most modern and even the best lenses are made from a combination of high quality durable plastics and other metal compounds. Doesn't have to be 'plastic fantastic' of course, but even that will survive more bumps and hits than a full metal lens.

[@acouragefann]

Just because something is convention, doesn't mean it's not stupid. I recently saw a swathe of people on a forum iterating and reiterating how the canon rf 50mm 1.2 was clearly superior to a chinese 50mm 1.1 lens with 1/4 its element count, less than 1/3 its weight and 1/10th its price. Yes, if you pay twice/thrice/quadruple the price, you will usually get better IQ - whether your clients can notice and thus whether it impacts real world results is up to the individual professional and his print/publishing medium. But flat out expecting a reviewer to invest the time to rigorously test every comparison lens you feel relevant disregarding price is, to me, weird - especially when you can pull up the samyang review and draw your own conclusions.

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

@@PetrKlapperjust find another KZbinr for Samyang. Jezz. This is a 200$ lens. Just get it. I’m sure you aren’t the Picasso of photography. This is a nice cheap portrait full frame lens. How much more do you need

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

@@acouragefannyou buy that Chinese 50 mm 1.1 for its personality. It’s not built to be a perfect lens. I own that lens and Hasselblad xcd lenses. One you buy for one reason and the other for perfection

[@lionheart4424]

This seems like another hit from Viltrox. I'm glad it also made it to Nikon. Great review as usual Dustin! You got some lovely looking footage and pictures! EDIT: TTARTISAN!

[@j16m02]

Oops! Not Viltrox

[@quikee9195]

Viltrox? It's a lens from TTArtisan...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Viltrox will be glad to get credit for it ;)

[@lionheart4424]

Yeah lol, my bad! Been watching too many lens reviews and I got the wrong manufacturer.