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@antontaranenko88247 ай бұрын
You should definitely dive into the Vintage Lenses World😊 but be careful it might become an obsession ending up in hundreds of amazing lenses with total price of high end camera and modern lenses set... Like it happened to me😅😅 🤣😂👍 but I don't regret it at all, as my works have always unique look, compare to those who is using modern clinically clear gear...😮
@scud69er6 ай бұрын
Quick question! In your opinion, which would be a better lens for interior photography? 7artisans 25mm F1.8 or the Pergear 25mm F1.8?
@rangersmith46529 ай бұрын
As I return to hobby photography after a decade-long hiatus, I find that a lot of "influencers" spend much of their time trying to impress viewers with their high-end gear and pixel-peaking-worthy results. I get the sense that most of us hobbyists are more interested in having fun and producing usable results (for our meager purposes) than in maxing out our gear specs and creating extremely precise images. That makes inexpensive lenses like this so compelling.
@OSMtraining9 ай бұрын
it's definitely gotten bad. I joined a facebook group of hobbyist photography in my area and had to leave with people so judgmental on equipment. So many people buying $5000 kits to get into photography for the first time.
@rangersmith46529 ай бұрын
@@OSMtraining In those circles, I would recommend going onto KEH or MPB (good return policies and a six-month warranty) and ordering a
@apislapis9 ай бұрын
@@rangersmith4652 Stop it now! That's two comments and you made perfect sense in both. Sadly we're living in an age of 'all the gear but no idea.' May you continue to get as much pleasure out of photography as you possibly can. Best wishes.
@apislapis9 ай бұрын
@@bondgabebond4907 You sound like you've got your head screwed on right. A biproduct of watching too many influencers, could that be influenza?
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
This is exactly what this video series, and the channel, is all about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@fredrikolofsson61079 ай бұрын
Just grabbed a 7artisans 25mm second hand and spent 2 hours in our Cathedral w the aperture wide open with my Fujifilm X-T1. What a lens! At that price! Thx a lot for your inspiring videos on low budget lenses. This experience pushed me into a new direction. Thanks again!
@TKPhotos9 ай бұрын
I have been shooting budget and vintage lenses for about one year. The biggest suprise is that I seldom miss the ability to auto focus. It is a great way to learn zone focusing and aperture settings. Manual focus is not really a problem when shooting video either, as you will never ruin a shot when your camera starts searching or loses a focus point.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
I know! I feel the same. Good insight, thanks for sharing.
@GreySectoid5 ай бұрын
Manual focus on Fuji goes together like bread and butter.
@matthieuzglurg60159 ай бұрын
I've had this lens for about 3 years now, and it's a pretty solid performer. However it was made for micro four thirds (and I would advise you to use it on an MFT camera as a 50mm equiv if you want to take full advantage of it). On APS-C, we clearly get outside of the area for which 7artisans have corrected it. What does that mean? Well center is extremely sharp but the corners are absolutely horrendous. This is especially apparent at closer focusing distances. Even when you stop the lens down, they don't sharpen up until about f/11 (which is not indicated on the aperture ring??), and that's also where the image softens up due to diffraction. In a nutshell, it's a really good lens if you want shallow DOF, with a subject in the center of the frame. For everything else, either shoot crop 1:1 or stop down the lens at f/11 or tighter, and accept the diffraction limits. Forget landscape photography if you want maximum sharpness with it. It's not a bad lens. It's a very good value for what it is even. King of budget lenses though? That just makes me want to NOT look at the other budget lenses...
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
I don't mind some soft edges and corners, there are some very expensive cine lenses that give this same look, but that is a good thing for people to know. Thanks for sharing it.
@imothy9 ай бұрын
i love this lens. I'm a noob and got this as my first lens. Shot a music video with it and my friend was so amazed, called me a profession lol.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
That's awesome.
@seanmarkbaxter9 ай бұрын
This has been my favorite street photography lens for some years now. Its surprisingly sharp and compact. Best casual lens.
@joseantoniotan9 ай бұрын
I had this lens for a while now, and I love shots I've taken with it. At one point, I sort of didn't like it as much and tried to sell it for really cheap but no one was buying it. I decided to try it a few more times after a while and just learned to love it and use it if I need that focal length (aside from using my zoom). Also love how close you can get. Great lens, especially for how much you're paying for.
@null0byte9 ай бұрын
I actually prefer to manual focus. It's how I learned photography way back in high school (B&W only, fully manual, developing the film and image prints by hand) and love the hands-on approach it forces. It's why, after having and loving my Canon 70D for a decade for its live view and video, I got a used Fujifilm X-T2 for its dials and ability to ignore bells and whistles with being forced to manual focus with the cheap lenses.
@skfirojali24299 ай бұрын
I have been using it for almost 2 years and the image quality is amazing
@NetTubeUser7 ай бұрын
Affordable or ultra-budget lenses hold a special place in my heart! I adore their imperfections, quirky charm, and unique surprises they bring to photography. And I absolutely love experimenting with all of them! While I do own prime lenses, my true preference lies in the realm of low or ultra-low budget lenses. These unassuming gems allow me to have more fun, evoke emotions, and infuse my photography with unique personality.
@leon_wolke9 ай бұрын
I owned this lens for quite some time and I mostly agree with you. My only criticism and the reason I sold it, was that it is not possible to zone focus. There is a focus scale on the lens yes but mine (and apparently others who wrote about it online) was completely off. Still a great lens but keep that in mind, if you buy it for street.
@Canadianforestfairy6 ай бұрын
Did you try the TT artisan comparable one he talks about?
@GreySectoid4 ай бұрын
Bought this for my beater camera (OM-D E-M5), it's great and tiny, manual focus is smooth and fun, I think I'll start shooting B&W, thank you Mark for bringing this lens up.
@cmculver9 ай бұрын
I *just* ordered this lens over the weekend. My go-to is my X100v however I set out to create a poor man’s GRiii for something more discreet. To that end I have been shooting on an XM-1 with the TT Artisans 27mm 2.8 - a fun pocketable lens - however I feel like it suffers a little during midday shooting. Enter the 7artisans 25mm f1.8 - word across the board is its sharpness and contrast are impressive. Very much looking forward to seeing if that holds true. Your reviews are very much appreciated.
@deanrobertnoble1385 ай бұрын
Originally bought this lens a while ago for Fuji x mount. Loved it then and now just re bought it for my Sony NEX 6. It works really well as long as it is not against the light. I find mine gets a lot of flare and loses contrast in such circumstances. Great video; thankyou.
@amermeleitor9 ай бұрын
It would be great if you show the full frame coverage when you review apsc lenses. Sometimes is more than enough for full frame, with only a bit of vignette. It's interesting for all of us that use full frame cameras
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea, but I order all my manual APS-C lenses on Fuji, so no full frame option.
@bradl26369 ай бұрын
I second this Mark. We've discussed the APS-C coverage on FF in a number of your reviews. Great opportunity to switch to a FF supported platform 🫣
@snappy8k9 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels these guys are right, for example TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 almost covers full frame, so for $80 damn bucks you can get a fast ff lens.
@Eric_DiRisio9 ай бұрын
My friend gave me this lens to me for free 3 years ago not thinking it was anything special but I've honestly used this lens more than any lens on the go I've owned. Its light weight and non intrusiveness traveling is everything. You can pixel peep and diss on its affordability all you want
@deanrobertnoble1385 ай бұрын
Just bought the 7A lens for my NEX 6. Got it for $60 here in the UK. Love it. Works really well with the peaking on the NEX! Great video; thankyou!
@johansphoto9 ай бұрын
It is a great lens for the price, especially the close up performance. However, it might be worth noting that the edges are muddy and the manual focus experience can be challenging - at least on my copy. The focus throw is very short and a turn of one mm can be the difference between in focus and totally out of focus, even for subjects far away. So it can be a slow process where you need to rely on magnification for the best result. I would not trust the markings on the lens and if you try zone focusing you will have to stop down more than you would on another lens or be prepared to miss many shots.
@benjaminfolgertАй бұрын
Going to be shooting video in low light so I'll definitely choose the 7Artisans one. Thanks for the in-depth review!
@chosenideahandle9 ай бұрын
In this ballpark, I don't think I'd give up my 23mm F1.4 from TTArtistan. I can't recommend it more for those who are cool with going full manual and want a 35mm full frame equivalent. Cool video, as always.
@diggydretv8 күн бұрын
You just gained another follower! I have just upgraded from the Nikon D5600 to the Sony a6400 and I honestly can't look back. Unfortunately, that does mean starting from scratch when it comes to getting my lenses.
@umair-hafeez9 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I am looking for guidance. Here's my gear so far. Canon M50 Mark II Canon 15-45mm Kit Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 Canon 50mm F1. 8 on a Viltrox Adapter Canon 50-200mm I mostly do landscape and nature photography, and I have an urge to buy a wide angle lens with a bigger aperture than the kit lens. Should I buy a budget lens, for example a 12mm or a 25mm? Or is it an overkill considering the lenses I have?
@abhiipandey41892 ай бұрын
Hey mark please tell which to buy 23 mm 25 mm 27 mm and which can be a verstile one for bit landscape, portraits, street
@keirwatson35707 ай бұрын
I’m trying to choose between these two 25mm lenses for my lumix gm1. A factor important to me is close up shots. Which one has the best close focus distance/magnification ratio?
@Mekchaibang9 ай бұрын
25/1.8 is a Fantastic lens I used it a lot with my fuji xT10 But in my opinion, the built is terrible cheaper than its price. The lens spontaneously fell apart once, the front barrel and front element detached while i was shooting and turning the aperture ring.thankfully I could assemble and put them back easily. I value this lens about 20-30 bucks for maximum.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Mine is rock solid, but there can be variation.
@tonykeltsflorida8 ай бұрын
I have the Canon 24mm pancake f/2.8 lens. I know what you mean about lenses around 24 or 25mm, they give you more space. 50mm on APS-C just fills the frame too much.
@dima6146409 ай бұрын
And that is why I went with viltrox AF 24mm f1.8, picked it up for 180... Can't beat that value
@FreePodcastTools3 күн бұрын
I felt like I'd be handed a diploma after watching this video! OUTSTANDING explanations! My own reviews need more polish like this.
@markwiemels3 күн бұрын
Thanks Hank. Nice to hear from you.
@alanplatt8889 ай бұрын
Nicely done. I just picked one up £79 on Amazon Fuji. My 1st impressions is very good. It's sharp & easy to focus @f1.8.
@walterarroyo52209 ай бұрын
This is the review I’ve been waiting for on this channel. I’ve been considering this for my Canon EOS M50 because I think it would be more versatile than my adapted Canon FD lenses.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, I think it is too.
@MagicBiscuitShow9 ай бұрын
Just ordered one from Amazon. Enjoy your commission Watched several of your vids (and subscribed) over the past week. Amd I ordered a 10mm TTartisan a few days ago as well ... because of your review. I will be using this on an Sony a6400 "body" that I will received in a few days. Since the cost of the a6400 was way above my budget ( ), I need to get a couple of inexpensive lenses that would work for my basic use case. Cheers, Chuck (North East Florida)
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Enjoy! a6400 is a great camera too.
@jimmackayvlog9 ай бұрын
Bought the silver version of this lens yesterday because it had that vintage look. Glad to know I made a good choice.
@addsfour34999 ай бұрын
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. If you own a emount camera, you don’t want to spend thousands on lenses. This video explains what this lens does really well. Thank you,
@ksugaris69419 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! Just started learning videography and bought a Sony zv e10 body. Would you say the 7artisans is a good first lens to begin with or you would prefer someone else in a 200€ budget?
@fayadnazim4 ай бұрын
Similar situation. Did you get the camera?
@chiramihai16514 ай бұрын
@@fayadnazim Sony 16mm f/2.8 Review - Is It Worth Buying For Photos/Video? Good luck 🙂
@JangoAC8 ай бұрын
Is it better than the TTArtisan 23mm f1.4?
@ThorRavnsborg3 ай бұрын
I have a copy of the 7artisans lens. I just wanted to note that you can get the same soft and high quality background blur at F4 if you are close enough to the subject in focus. I have taken some of my best pictures with this lens doing exactly that (using X-E1 and X-T3). You can get both the good sharpness and the nice subject isolation and background blur that way when the situation and lighting conditions allow it. Between these two I would personally choose the 7artisans F1.8 every time because of that. I just believe that the glass in this lens has the better potential to create beautiful images. It can do things on close range or wide open that the other lens can't. I say that even though I normally prefer a clicked aperture ring and I also like the visual design of the TTartisans F2.0 more but it's the results that matter the most. By the way I think it's a great match for my X-E1. The size and weight is perfect for the small body, the focal length is very versatile and since this old (but great!) camera has slow autofocus it's not much of a disadvantage to use a manual lens with it.
@coastalsandwichАй бұрын
I have this model but it’s completely unbranded, not sure how it came to be, but it’s great
@dannyzoofoo9 ай бұрын
Just ordered mines thank you!
@Shookie9 ай бұрын
Hmm, how is this lens compared to the 22mm? Will I gain much from this lens if I already have the 22mm? Any thoughts on that? :)
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
It would give a little tighter frame, but it would mostly be about buying a fun and interesting manual focus lens (in your case).
@exurban5207Ай бұрын
Bought mine about a year ago, and together with an early nex3 (which offers focus peaking after a firmware update) it's big fun to shoot with. If I work carefully, iq is good enough for 20x30cm prints, and this 130,-€ kit doesn't make you brake a bank. Interesting vid - Thx! 🙋♂️
@TakemesomewhereniceMCR9 ай бұрын
just bought this lens for my Sony a6400 - gonna take it out today and see how I get on, defo gonna be strange not having autofocus and an electronic viewfinder but I feel it will give me more of a feeling of a vintage 35mm Olympus Pen. it is a gorgeous looking lens and after my canon 50mm L broke after 3 months and £300 I feel this one won't be ask heartbreaking and damaging to my pocket!!
@AnthonysBBQ9 ай бұрын
What lens do you recommend for automobiles? Particularly, car shows?
@chosenideahandle9 ай бұрын
I don't like the way cars look shooting wide, but when you're at a car show you don't have much choice (people get in the way once you have to step back). If you have a full frame camera your probably looking at a 35 or max 50mm, and on APS-C a 15 to a 35mm. Outdoors without people around, I actually like shooting cars with portrait focal lengths (50+ on APS-C and 85+ on full-frame).
@deeplaysit9 ай бұрын
Another great vid as usual! I picked up a second hand eos m recently, and all these lenses look so great but I just can't justify replacing the AF 22mm I got on the eos m. Maybe I should check out something like a 50mm...i find the 22mm is hard work, even on street shooting...
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Just because the 22mm is too wide? If that’s the case, I suspect a 35mm would be perfect. I should have some of those coming up, as well as some 50mm.
@Maarifconnect9 ай бұрын
Waiting for your review of 50mm, 85 m budget lens for portrait photography on APSC (Canon m50)
@deeplaysit9 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels yeah, I live behind the gold coast, I find that in a quiet semi rural town, or in the thick of it in the crowds it's still too wide. Also the AF is so slow on the eos m, especially compared to my r8. Part of the appeal of the mf lens is to force my own personal growth with mf and capurting those street scenes. I normally shoot astro so it's slightly different haha. Can't wait to see those 35mm reviews!
@alexsawyer20609 ай бұрын
I’ve got an XF27mm 2.8 and the Brighten Star 35mm 0.95 - do you see anything this lens brings to that lineup? Those shots were just beautiful and I’m thinking about grabbing one for variety of bokeh, but it seems like it would basically be doing what I already have
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Better low light than the 27mm, more subject isolation, and the fun and enjoyment of manual shooting. 25mm and 35mm are very different, so no overlap there.
@ronjose518 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this lens and the auto focus shouldn’t be a drawback specially if you’re new to photography. Even in video, let’s be honest Fuji (at least the older models) aren’t that good in their autofocus as it is you’re not missing much. Thanks!
@turtlerunsslow825515 күн бұрын
I absolutely love my 7artisans 25mm f/1.8, but it has incorrect focus and aperture rings, so I can't zone focus with it. :(
@mbschleicher09 ай бұрын
Looking at getting a Sony ZV-E10 and debating between these two lenses instead of the kit lens option. My primary goal is to use it for bowling videos / vlogging. Which of the two would you suggest best fits this need?
@fayadnazim4 ай бұрын
What did you go with? Check out 7artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 Lens as well
@FrostyFingaz9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, since you have experience with Canon M line, would you recommend this lens over the canon 22 f2? This would be as far as quality, money isn’t an objection since they’re both pretty cheap
@coastalsandwich2 ай бұрын
Lol I got one of these without the branding on it, I'm not sure how it came to be. Took a chance on it for £25 on eBay. Works great.
@starsandnightvision18 күн бұрын
What ultra-budget lens would you recommend for astrophotography on a Sony A7s mark I?
@nayeem.al-ghazee3 ай бұрын
Sir, I have questions for you. 😊 (I make funny horror videos indoors with my classmates and friends with mobile cameras. We were planning to buy the camera and lens for a long time. Saw a review of the Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C in one of your videos. I like it very much.) Should we stretch the budget and buy the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 APS-C Prime Lens instead of the Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C ? Will it be suitable for professional film quality? Or do you have any good advice on this matter? -Thanks in advance! ❤
@94slingshot9 ай бұрын
I have the Pergear model, it is great.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, I have the Pergear too, yet to test it. Similar specs, but they do appear to be different lenses.
@SrCordeiro9 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels They are different lenses indeed. I've found the Pergear to be the best of the bunch, superior sharpness and micro-contrast. It also seems to not suffer from mechanical issues like the 7artisans does based on various reports.
@bradl26369 ай бұрын
@@SrCordeiroDoes the Pergear have clicked aperture?
@chidorirasenganz9 ай бұрын
@@bradl2636nope
@SrCordeiro9 ай бұрын
@@bradl2636 Sadly it doesn't.
@jan639384 ай бұрын
BUYERS BEWARE: i have this lens for M43 and its true, the build and picture quality are very good for the price, however it has 1 major flaw - the scales on it are completely off. the focus distance is a bit off but its not a big deal, however the zone focus scale is practically useless and is there just for the looks. this being a manual lens it gets really frustrating since you cant rely on the scale and have to figure out the focus zone by yourself and adjust it every time you use it. im not sure if the problem is the same on all mounts but on m43 do not trust the scales or all of your pictures with be severly out of focus.
@andrewasher22017 ай бұрын
It's stuck to my X-E2s. Razor thin focal plane, great minimum focus distance, and beautiful bokeh.
@kevyan76yt5 ай бұрын
How does this lens compare to TTArtisans 25mm F2?
@dbean51742 ай бұрын
He literally does a comparison at the end
@founou293 ай бұрын
Hello. Thank you for your video and review. I am a beginner. I just boight a Sony nex F3. It comes with a native 18/55 mm sony lens. It is ok, and quite versatile. But it is too big for the camera fit in my pocket. I have a low budget and mook fot a thin lens. I thought about 18mm 7artisans lens, and keeping my 18/55 in my backpack, but it will be not versatile at all. So 25mm 7artisans lens seems nice for me. Will it still be thin enough to make my nex 3 pocketable ? Won't it be a double use with my 18/55? Considering all this, would you advise me to buy 18 or 25 mm 7artisans lens? Thank you very much! Raphaël
@montxo659 ай бұрын
Lo primero agradecerte todos tus vídeos, los considero interesantísimos. Con relación a este lente ....Es el hermano gemelo del Meike 25 mm f1.8 ?
@shira_yone9 ай бұрын
Thank you for another insightful video! By the way have you ever tried the 7Artisans 50mm f1.8, the TTArtisan 50mm f2, and the Meike 50mm f2 lenses? I'm currently looking for a small and compact, almost pancake sized 50mm lens and these 3 seems like the best candidate; I'm not really sure which of them I should pick since there's practically nobody who compared them before (the Meike in particular seems to lack any info in general). Please do tell if you know of any other cheap lens like what I've described and is available for the Fuji X mount, it would be much appreciated.
@Jarg-d6l9 ай бұрын
TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 gets you autofocus for an extra £40 but the tradeoff is the f stop. Makes it an all around more useable lens though.
@gonewalking20625 ай бұрын
Love this lens, its so easy to get sharp images. What would your recommendation be for an efm lens for dog portaits ?
@mietto4 ай бұрын
What would you recommend for travel photography? It seems that the TTArtisans it more suitable due to it being smaller and almost all shots are stopped-down. However, I'm not sure about the flare performance, because a stopped-down 7Artisans is very good. So I'm a bit confused now :P
@gilbertdaroy60807 ай бұрын
Excellent review. The 7artisans 25mm is my go‐to lens primarily for its bokeh and min focus.
@GeekyGalore9 ай бұрын
The 1st lens I bought when I got my camera. I still use it in a sea of lenses!
@jonnyfarmer8 ай бұрын
I do video using Fuji and you have sold me on the 7 Artisans. Thanks.
@neilmontgomery34705 ай бұрын
Just wondering how would this compare to the Pergear 25mm F1.8 which I already have?
@timelesswonderfoundation9 ай бұрын
Love your videos. Real newbie here - have the ZVE10. Will this lens just replace the kit lens without any adaptor?. Want better back ground blur for video streaming.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, it will.
@timelesswonderfoundation9 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels Thanks!
@byAndreasEkberg7 ай бұрын
Just ordered this for my canon eos m : ) been using a 35mm cctv lens and are really looking forward to test out the 25mm : )
@AlanGarcia-tl8bk9 ай бұрын
Aw man if I didn't already own 4 other lenses I'd totally get this!
@theatyhannington9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I really appreciate it! I've been comparing/contrasting these two lenses with a few others in the 25-28mm range, and am having trouble making a decision, so this video is right place right time for me. Thanks.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Good to hear.
@Benjomatic9 ай бұрын
I love these videos you're doing - just recently picked up a fuji xt5 and I'm loving using manual lenses.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, I love shooting these lenses on Fuji.
@Webcastering9 ай бұрын
I'm more inclined to like the 7 Artisans lens, but TT has been doing a slightly better job. However, great video, as always. FP!
@adverspace9 ай бұрын
Hi ,, really nice video! Can you please share a link for smooth focus lens you talked about for videographers? (non-clicking focus ring) thanks!
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, that is this lens, it's de-clicked.
@adverspace9 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels ohh... Thanks!
@danielc.80067 ай бұрын
Can this be put on an EF camera?
@normansteinmetz6439 ай бұрын
Will buy one for my IR moded Fuji X-A2 so I don‘t have to take my wife’s lenses on my trips. A lens with 80mm and a similar price/result ratio would be great. The camera is not often in use and so my budget is limited
@theproducer65569 ай бұрын
Please feature mirrorless lense too.
@Cheesedrip2689 ай бұрын
What is the best lens for a Sony zve10 for podcast?
@rocheuro7 күн бұрын
its pretty nisane for the price. got one . have it on my body (camera body) all the time. using with EOS M. its so much better than a kit lens for character in the photos / video and łów light.
@FreelanceCameraBahamas9 ай бұрын
Need the lens for EF or RF mount for my Canon R7
@snappy8k9 ай бұрын
It's an amazing compact lens, but the focusing ring turns to an opposite direction. Sadly this was a dealbreaker. Also f/1.8 is fake, because if you close the aperture down to f/2.8 you won't see any exposure changes.
@Jason_Hermann9 ай бұрын
Excellent review Mark 👍Shocking quality for that price point!
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yea, it's amazes me that they can even make functioning lenses at these prices.
@Jason_Hermann9 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels Let alone all metal!!
@6tplus2333 ай бұрын
Mark will this lens work on Sony zv e10 please regards Alan
@markwiemels3 ай бұрын
Yes, buy the E mount version (that's the Sony mount)
@RaulDiFondi9 ай бұрын
Nice Bokeh, so clean and round! Nice job on the review!
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, it's crazy good.
@syverjove2 ай бұрын
I grabbed the 25 because the 22 was sold out in ef-m
@jeffchandler33909 ай бұрын
The Amazon link for Fuji takes you to micro 4/3rds.
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'll check it out, it may be because Amazon has sold out already.
@everope6 ай бұрын
So funny, I found this lens almost a year ago, but it had a price error so I only paid 15 bucks... Didn't mind as much that it was the silver one lol
@kris.andrews9 ай бұрын
All I can say is that you must have got a better one than I did… I bought it for Fuji X mount and it is shockingly bad. Has terrible chromatic aberration and really soft image. I bought it back in 2022 so maybe they have improved it?? If nothing else it did convince me to buy a Fuji 23mm lens. The 7artisans 35mm f1.2 on the other hand is great!
@dawfurby9 ай бұрын
Can you do this same series but for full frame lenses?
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, I have now had a few people ask, I will. Thanks for asking.
@jacquesnel83848 ай бұрын
I have the Pergear 25mm F1.8 on my Fooj X-E2 and it’s the best 60$ I have ever spent on Photography.
@jirosaves_theworld9 ай бұрын
ahh thanks for reviewing i bought this with Meike 25mm F1.8 tbh if i gave head to head bit confuse sometimes which one meike which one 7artisans due almost same characteristic but i would say 7artisans win in terms of smooth characteristic image result but if talk about sharpness in my opinion Meike sliiiiiightly win
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Good info, thanks. I think I have the Meike to test too.
@melbutterworth79766 ай бұрын
I owned this for canon eos m and I kinda hated it. QC must be terrible because mine had super rough and loose aperture and focus rings. the flaring is pretty unbearable too, the 35mm f1.4 is much, much better
@fingereze72029 ай бұрын
Dang, happy they make one for the Canon M mount, however, Silver = $73 and black version = $319? WTH?
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Probably not a real price, just no stock.
@josias61779 ай бұрын
could you make the same for full frame lenses?
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea. I’ll order every full frame lens under $100. Or should I move that up a little for full frame? I might have to, maybe $150 or something. What do you think?
@richardomar68205 ай бұрын
Wow😮 this is awesome info...god bless
@juliovila8233Ай бұрын
Wait I thought you loved the TT 27mm?
@markwiemelsАй бұрын
I do.
@nutin3219 ай бұрын
I don’t understand how you can use this on a FF? It’s an APC lens. Does it vignette?
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
I have not tested it. I have the Fuji version, so no full frame to set it on.
@parranoic9 ай бұрын
I had the pergear version, and it was really bad with flaring. Loved the lens but the flaring made it unusable for me
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Yes, I have seen other say that about that one.
@betolov9 ай бұрын
i'll be picking it up.
@LawrenceArnell9 ай бұрын
I've got this in EF-M #RIP. It's pretty great.
@go0ot9 ай бұрын
Hands down, best lens channel on KZbin ❤
@markwiemels9 ай бұрын
Geez. That’s a compliment, thank you very much.
@luisbustamante98699 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels And with a heart too. Love the demo clip... Brigs us back to reality.