🔴 TINY Lens for LEICA | TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 M

TTArtisan 28mm f/5.6 Lens Review (Leica Summaron 28mm copy) Leica Street Photography
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Preview of the new TTArtisan lens for Leica M! TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 review. (I wonder if a 7Artisans 28mm f5.6 lens will now follow too!). This is a close copy of the amazing Leica Summaron 28mm f5.6 lens (the smallest Leica M mount lens in production). If you want the smallest 28mm lens for Leica this costs 10x less than the 28mm Summaron-M and 4x cheaper than the MS Optics 28mm f2. Modern lens with vintage look, perfect 28mm street photography lens for zone focusing/ hyperfocal distance focusing. The Soviet 28mm screw mount lens - Orion-15 28mm f6 LTM is another option. See that video!
TTArtisan 28mm f5.6 sample photos with Leica M240, Leica SL and I tried Leica CL but not included. Great for film such as on a Leica M6 and Minolta CLA.
Thanks to Pergear for sending me the lens to test. (*Smallest variable aperture TTArtisan lens)
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[@NicJohnson]

Hey Matt. Checking out this video after not seeing much of your content in a while and I'm really pleasantly surprised. I really appreciate the brevity and concise nature of this video. You helped provide a lot of valuable information while respecting the viewers time. The editing and scripting were snappier without seeming frantic or uncomfortable to watch. Great work and thanks for the insightful review.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Nic, I really appreciate that. Yes I seem to be getting closer to something that works. (Takes 3-4x longer to make but hopefully more watchable). Thanks for noticing.

[@MB-or8js]

For screw-mount, I recommend checking out the older version of the Voigtlander 25/4.0 Snapshot-Skopar lens. No rangefinder coupling, but similar to this 28/5.6 lens, you will always hit focus anyway when just roughly estimating the zone focus at this wide focal length.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks MB, yes Skopars offer small and sharp for LTM. Much more modern/ perfect look though, different vibe. I use Skopars too.

[@megansalt]

On film I couldn´t get good color or sharpness with my Skopar, maybe just my copy...

[@KeithHodgkinson]

I was just reading about this lens and up popped your video.This looks a great fun lens. Great video with some good shots and B roll.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ah great! Thank you!

[@patrickdoherty8701]

Hey Matt ive actually bought it now to go on my blind leica md-2 for some f8 zone focus street fun 😁

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Perfect! I just got a black one too. I love them

[@rezzab]

Thankyou I have already ordered one, my most used lens on my M9 is my Voigtlander 35mm Color Skopar f4 also a very small lens if not smaller.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes the Skopar is great. See that video for lots of photos

[@LucyS565]

Looks like a super lens for street and walk-around photography! Thanks for the tip Matt!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Lucy! I enjoyed my day out with in more than I expected.. the brief sunshine helped no end!

[@zerg_burger]

I wonder how this compares to the mikaton 28mm f5.6. I like the look of the mikaton more, don't get me wrong I love pancakes but I think a bit more heft would lead to better balance

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Joseph, this one is solid metal and feels hood do you might like it. One of the best TTA lenses made.

[@hiepvophan]

This is a much better, to the point review than the other one. I'm going to snag one when it's more widely available and in black.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks for the feedback 🙏🏻

[@simonkimber1152]

Thanks for the review. Mine is on order and I think the first deliveries will start after Christmas

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Simon, yes I thought Jan22 so thanks for confirming that.

[@simonkimber1152]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom think mainland china might get them first. But numbers are limited at first. I ordered direct from Ttartisan and it seems they only had 200 or so in the first domestic batch

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@simonkimber1152 thanks Simon 👍🏻

[@simonkimber1152]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom HI Matt... Just received my lens... Seems small numbers only

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@simonkimber1152 thanks Simon!

[@firdyabadruzzaman7545]

This lense can use in canon p rangefinder? Thanks..

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

No Canon P is screw mount, this is M mount, sorry

[@GBB-Gelbbergbahn]

How did it perform on the Cl ? i actually think about buying this lens with the L to m Mount Adapter ??

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nice size but a bit slow for APS-C

[@GBB-Gelbbergbahn]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thx i think i will love it, i mostly shoot on my analog leica 3 and im search form the same immersion on an digital camera

[@GamachePhoto]

Great review of this nice little 28mm f5.6. I just received the VM 35mm f2 Ultron, so will keep this on for a while. Might look at the 28mm later if it comes in Black.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Daniel, congrats. I will need to buy the 35 at some point! :)

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

Matt, Does the focus knob feel a little metal-on-metal “grindy” when moving + cheap on your copy? Mine does. The turning is smooth. Just the actual little nub feels cheap when I use it.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

No it's smooth, I will do a second video for this lens, I love it so much.

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thx for the response. It's on my M8, which eliminates the vignette. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers!

[@stephenascherl4190]

I wonder how this would compare with the W-Nikkor 28 f3.5 from the 1950's, made for Nikon rangefinder or in LTM?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! I have the 35 Nikkor W. I’ll try to do a video at some point.

[@algranoconPablo]

Great review! would you be able to review the 28mm summaron from Leica? I have the 28mm summilux and I'm trying to decide between the elmarit and the summaron for point and shoot as a secondary option. Thanks

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Pablo! If I ever get the Summaron to test I will for sure. Summaron gives vintage look, Elmarit gives sharp modern look so it will be easy to decide based on your taste.

[@geofftonks8960]

Ordered one last week, received M10 yesterday, been playing with it with my Voigtlander 35 and Leica 50 rigid. I like it, very much, or is that an understatement

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Congrats Geoff!! Nice lenses too. I like this one.

[@shaozhili8942]

Hey Matt, they have made a LTM version of this lens now ! I guess it will be available quite soon ;)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, they were supposed to send me one to test, yes it was due out some months ago, i'll chase them, thanks!

[@dan.allen.digital]

It looks like it's still an M mount lens but they give you an option for an LTM adapter

[@ivarfjeldheim5037]

I received my copy last week and it's delivered with metal lens caps (rear and front).

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Ivar, yes that is correct. Nice isn't it!

[@NPJensen]

That looks like a nice small lens TTArtisan has put together there. I am indeed considering getting a 28mm lens for street photography, but I've got my eyes on a Minolta 28mm f2.8 M-Rokkor lens. It's much bigger and as with all items from Minolta, it's getting quite old. But it really suits my soft spot for Minolta cameras and lenses...

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks NP! Yes we all have our favs :) Nice

[@costascosta273]

I own a clean copy of this lens and it is lovely but it brings up 35mm framelines on an M camera. You can overturn it to bring up the 28mm which throws your close focus out a touch. Works great with my CLE though.

[@jonlouis2582]

Good luck. I’ve been looking for one all over for ten years, and never seen one without serious issues.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@jonlouis2582 noted thanks! (I don’t think I’m willing to pay the cost anyway as it’s not a lens I’d use much)

[@michaelmills2926]

thanks for this video, being a keen street photography fan, i must have this lens , but one question will it work ok one my olympus omd em 5 ,i have got an adaptor for leica m to micro 4/3 , just want to know before i buy....

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hey Michael, yes it will work on any camera with the M adapter to give a super compact setup

[@Cameraville]

Thanks for the video 😊. I’ve got the canon 28mm f2.8 coming in the mail soon - just as my friend has his ttRon 28mm coming 😀

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks! Canon 28mm is excellent!

[@arkitekto323]

Don’t forget about the AVENON 28mm 3.5 you can just add a LSM adapter to make it M mount. Great little Japanese lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Gino! I haven't used that lens but a good reminder, thanks!

[@Pmike404]

If you can get your hands on it the Ricoh GR 28mm f2.8 LTM lens is a fantastic lens. It’s also very compact but I almost always leave the lens hood screwed on which nearly doubled the length of the lens

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks for the info!

[@TobiasSpranger]

Like the look! :-) Thanks Matt

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Cheers Tobi, part of the Patreon service.. review the lens you want to buy :P Yes better than expected build wise.

[@TobiasSpranger]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I‘ll give it a try. :-)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@TobiasSpranger 👍🏻

[@henricvs]

Excellent review. Thanks!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Henry!

[@alfredtolentino8614]

Wonder if they will release it for the Sony E mount…🤔

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Alfred, it would be the same size as M mount + Sony adapter so the current version is probably fine for you.

[@cerbay1974]

Thanks for the review Matt. Can you compare it with Orion-15 28mm f6.0?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks I did, very little different, both softish with vignetting. TTA is nicer made no question, better in most ways. Orion has heavier vignetting.

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

Different Camera owner here looking over the fence. Very nice. Very very nice.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks for looking over the fence! You’re very welcome here. Lots of Fuji etc shooters use lenses I review not just Leica peeps.

[@jyangphotoatx]

Will M3 be able to use this lens? If I don’t mind to guess the view

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes of course, no issue. You need to buy a 28mm viewfinder. (See my viewfinders video if want to see examples).

[@jyangphotoatx]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks!!

[@cameraprepper7938]

It could be very fine to see a comparison of the TTArtisan 28mm 5.6 to the original Leitz (Leica) Summaron 28mm 5.6 screw mount (1955 - 1963) and the "new" Leica Summaron-M 28mm 5.6 😊

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! If I ever get the opportunity I will

[@mvonwalter6927]

Wish that came in LTM too. Seems perfect for barnack zone focus shooting.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I know!

[@pockymx]

This might be a dumb question but would this lens work on a voigtlander m mount camera?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

There's no dumb question, yes it works on any M mount camera. I can use on my Bessas too

[@321Welkom]

Hey Matt, do you think this TTartisan 28 mm f.5.6 is a even sharper alternative for the (faster) Canon 28mm f/2.8 LTM-mount? I’m in doubt which is the best combination with my Fuji Xpro-3. I only want to use the 28mm for streetphotography in daylight. Of course the Fuji 27mm f.2.8 is another alternative, but it I dislike the looks, the looks ;)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hey Jan, sorry my Canon 28/2.8 video is still overdue. The Canon should easily win for sharpness and 2.8. The TTA lens is a copy of the softer Summaron,.. but it does make nice photos I must say.

[@annenominous7220]

great shots!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Anne! Not my usual but it’s not a portrait lens! :)

[@d30gaijin]

Matt, thank you so much for this review. My only Leica/Leitz M/LTM 28mm lens is a pre-war Leitz 28mm f/6.3 Hektor so I jumped on the pre-order wagon for the TT Artisan 28/5.6 thanks to your review. BTW, if you ever get a chance to review a Leitz 28mm f/6.3 Hektor I bet there are a lot of us in your viewing audience that would love to see your take on that vintage lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you! Yes if I ever get to test the Hektor i'll be sure to share the results :)

[@Janardandas108]

I have original summaron 28mm in LTM, very specific lens, probably I will buy this one to compare it.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nice! I nearly bought the original a few times in the past

[@godscola]

Thanks for reviewing this lens! I was debating picking this up, but the wild flaring/veiling put me off. I'll stick to my Leica 35's for now 😅

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I'll try to review the Canon 28 soon so you can see that in action.

[@davidm5790]

I hope you review the new Voigtlander 90mm SLIIs

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I have a new 90mm from them but not that one as yet. I will put it on the list! :)

[@jeromearnould9940]

Very nice little lens .. I love the look but I do not like the 5.6 aperture ... :-) So I 'll will go for the Ultron 28 mm f 2... still did not pull the trigger but ... very soon... Thanks for sharing .... Ask TTartisan for their 90mm 1.25 .. I really would like to know your input on this one .... :-)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Jerome! Yes f5.6 is not a European winter lens is it haha.. has it got light this week yet!? Uff. Yes hopefully I can test more if this video does OK.

[@Renzsu]

Another alternative could be the 28mm (ltm?) color skopar. They’re discontinued, but easily found on eBay. edit: looked up their price, quite shocking.. almost as much as the new Ultron (probably a better proposition).

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes, gives a more modern look but yes. I have it in Nikon F and Contax RF mounts

[@6165134]

I liked watching your report. Despite the small dimensions, I find no point in purchasing such a limited lens. On the opposite side, and despite the exaggerated dimensions, I prefer the 28mm f/1.4 made by 7artisans every day over this lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Jeri! Yes fast glass always gives more options for sure. This lens would be a second 28mm option not the only 28mm.

[@FFVoyager]

I have the 7Artisans 28mm f1.4 too and it's a lovely lens but the weight!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@FFVoyager yes I see it’s not small!

[@megansalt]

I got this lens in gold/brass (only sold through BH Photo, I think) and I love the look , the weight, and more or less the feel. But I noticed a very slight wobble in the aperture ring... has anybody else noticed that? I wonder if I got a bad copy...

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nice Meg! Mine is quite tight if I remember but that can happen to any lens, even Leica. Yes it might just be some copies.

[@ronitsingh85]

I have the elmar 35mm f3.5 lens, and that lens is smaller than this or the 35mm leica summaron. Because I have that I am reluctant to buy this, but I may in the near future just to have a 28mm in my arsenal. Price is good and its a real looker. Just gotta have that hood with it! Not a 28mm person but its good for landscapes etc.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks. I need to measure it next to my 35 Summaron. Yes I know the Elmar is slightly smaller than mine. It will arrive with a hood, mine is a test sample without hood.

[@ronitsingh85]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom oh got it! I understand! I bought the 35mm f3.5 SUMMARON as well first then saw tue elmar and fell in love. I like it’s tapered body. Also because the aperture lever is not a ring, I will not change aperture accidentally when I am trying to focus. Maybe I need more practice.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@ronitsingh85 nice!

[@FFVoyager]

Ordered! I got a 5% off 'deal' when I was faffing around doing this on my phone so it's costing £218.50 plus £5 for postage. I rather expect I might get a tug for import duty - but that ought to be around £45 or so and still decent enough for what looks like a fun lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Congrats!

[@FFVoyager]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I'll report back when it arrives. Pergear are suggesting 'December' - other places January or February. 🤔

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@FFVoyager I think local market getting them before Europe/ US etc

[@FFVoyager]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I think Pergear, from their phone number, are in Beijing so we'll see!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@FFVoyager ah good detective work!

[@ronitsingh85]

Did they forget to send you the hood?? How do you know if the hood is brass, if you don't mind me asking

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

The test sample when out without a hood. They write that the hood is made of brass. It’s a copy of the Leica hood.

[@ronitsingh85]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom So will you get the hood later? And will the later versions come with the hood? Maybe with the brass hood, the price will be like $350-$400

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@ronitsingh85 the website shows list price includes hood. Brass itself it’s crazy expensive but some brands price it as such.

[@ronitsingh85]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I get it now, the lens you tested was handed out by TTartsian not not your own copy. I think that’s a darn good price for such a nice piece. It’s well made. I don’t care who made it, they did a good job it seems!

[@Irnbruist]

pleeeeese TTArtisans make a black version!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

They said no plans, I already asked.. but yes that would be a stealth street shooter!

[@vu_derArchitekt]

this lens would be a perfect mate for the body MDa / MD-2/... good for a trip to the mountains or walking through some high risk area (where it can be stolen).

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes for sure re. the bodies, agreed!

[@1actionkamen]

Damn you were fast to get and review this lens! I have been sure I’d be getting this lens for my M6 once it had been announce but now I think should give it a pass, at least for now. Completely odd filter size is a bummer. Good luck finding yellow filter for it. Of course you can use an adapter but it adds like 1/5 to the lens size which kills the beautiful design of this lens. Your review has also convinced me it could flare too much for my liking. It also seems to distort quite a bit which is surprising for a lens of this design. I think I will look for VC or canon LTM alternatives at some point. Thank you for honest review.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks I'd had it a week an then realised there were not many videos on it so I thought I better put something out. Agree re step ring. Flare yes, distortion no, It seems pretty good to me (much better than I expected but not APO level). Canon is great. I'll try to do that soon.

[@FrankDavalos]

Matt! Show us some photos from this lens on film my guy 🥺

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Frank, I will try. It takes 2 days just to edit a video with digital images! Follow MrLeica.com and I’ll do a follow up written post and include some film as some as I can 👍🏻

[@andyjones5192]

Hey Matt, thanks for the vid and doing this preview on different cameras. Still as this lens is trying to be as close to the Summaron as can be, if you look at the pics it’s definitely not in my view especially when it comes to the colour rendition. The reds and greens on the Summaron are much more vivid and saturated while other colours are rather pale giving it this distinct look. It’s a pity that TTArtisans is mostly living and selling on the promise to get a Leica copy for the fraction of a price but if you look closer it’s a totally different ballgame. I am not saying that this lens isn’t fun but I think its important to say that this isn’t the real deal.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great information Andy, thanks. I have the 35mm Summaron but not the 28mm. Yes I think people know that you get what you pay for to an extent... but equally a fun lens and good value for those not looking for the complete Leica look.

[@d30gaijin]

A rather odd reply, as far as I am concerned, likely the most ridiculous response I have read in a long while. Does anyone really expect to get a Leica equivalent lens for 1/10th the price of the Leica equivalent? I thank Matt for his review and the pics. He was very clear it is not a Leica equivalent, but a nice affordable option. I wonder how you might respond to a similar review of my pre-war Leitz 28mm f/6.3 Hektor, worth a small fortune these days but not in terms of "color rendition." If Matt lived in the USA I would be glad to send it him to review just to get his take on a true vintage Leica lens. "TTArtisans is mostly living and selling on the promise to get a Leica copy for the fraction of a price but if you look closer it’s a totally different ballgame." No, actually they are not. They are offering lenses at affordable prices to those of us that don't like the idea of spending US $3k on very outdated slow lenses to use on our Leica digital cameras, or our Leica/Leitz film cameras. No offense intended but you really seem to miss the boat as far as what TT Artisan is bringing to us.

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[@JFish-xj8oj]

Can get an old 35 3.5 screw mount for about the same price and it’s almost as small

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes the Summaron. I showed that lens in my last posted video next to lots of other small lenses.

[@JFish-xj8oj]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom indeed!! Definitely a bargain Leica lens. A little soft wide open but not a bad lens at all! And bloody tiny!

[@shlomoperlman6826]

Wouldnt a canon 28/2.8 make more sense? Same size, two stops faster when needed.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes the Canon is great. I have that lens.

[@sromrell]

You’ve nailed the look in your studio. It’s like we’re being welcomed in for a fireside chat.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ah thank you! It was a bit too close to my face I noticed but noted. Will do it again.

[@T-Prime848]

Can I use this lens on my Sony A7 using an adapter Leica M to E mount …

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes of course, no problem.

[@ronaldsand3000]

It’s a nice option rather than trying to source vintage options in often poor condition

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Ronald, yes. It very nice lens for a new release.

[@wilfredshum3703]

I assume this one needs no calibration before use, unlike that super-fast lens they made.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Correct it was perfect out the box

[@kimberlymeister2537]

Matt, is there a reason TT Artisan is ignoring the ltm community?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi, i'm not sure but they are missing out. I will mention it too them again. Same goes for Voigtlander!

[@ronaldkamphausen1460]

Hey Matt, they may have changed the lens design, but I still see it as a copy. On the outside there is not much difference.......chinese copy it, we buy it and even some people recommend it. I rather stick to the original, picked one up this week, the best original lens for street photography: LOL

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Ronald, yes the original still wins of course. I would pick up the LTM version for my Barnacks if I shot more street and saw a good price.

[@owensagness43]

Just bought this lens. As someone who shoots this type of lens almost exclusively using hyperfocal, beware - the DOF scale on the lens is completely wrong. If you are shooting at f11, use the markings for f8. I could not understand why all my shots were soft until I figured this out. Seems like they just copied the markings from a Leica lens without calibrating to their own focus ring.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ah very interesting, thanks for sharing this as I do like the lens

[@DonFather]

Wow Matt. You spoke so quickly. Was it because you had to............go pee really badly? lol.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha i'm sorry, I edit out every micro pause to try to help people watch until the end of the video and keeping the videos shorter. It takes around 20hours to do this for a 10min video so perhaps I start to leave a few more in so I don't sound like I need a pee. Thanks for feedback!

[@BuzzLiteBeer]

TTArtisans needs a new font for their branding. The comic-sans makes it look extremely cheap.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, nice idea!

[@rrasch8125]

Why not just buy a Ricoh GR3 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

True! A great option for 28mm shooters I hear.

[@ongxa9346]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom The Ricoh III costs 3x more than this lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@ongxa9346 ah good to know! Thanks

[@jacovanlith5082]

Matt, you should start all your reviews on lenses and cameras with this clear warning: BEWARE, YOU ARE GOING TO LOOK AT SHARP PHOTOGRAPHS, THEY CAN CAUSE AN INFERIORITY COMPLEX TO THE VIEWERS. The amount of high quality information on the analog and digital black and white photography can give you severe headaches. It is wise to be aware that fine artistic photos can be made with old cameras without autofocus, manual filmtransport, TTL , HSS and non coated lenses. Though they are made in China

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha thanks, I like sharp :)

[@bartoszkazek5965]

Your voice is like C3PO :)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha sorry! Hopefully it will improve :)

[@bartoszkazek5965]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom But I like it!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@bartoszkazek5965 thanks but it needs improvement..some of my videos are less C3PO than others :)

[@frankbosco293]

It must say Leica....period.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Frank.. I'm like that with my Lumix S5 vs SL :)

[@frankbosco293]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I'm thinking of the Voightlander Nocton 75mm f/1.5 because it looks so pretty, the sample images are so good and I should have at least one Voightlander lens! 🙂

[@JamesE707]

Ha ha .. just how intimidating did you appear to others? ... A man with a mask on, and 'firing' shots towards people from the hip! ;o) Take care out there Matt! :o)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ha thanks! From the hip, they never see it :)

[@webersteve1547]

I think this is the beginning of the decline of Leica and it's culture. When anyone can make a very cheap copy of Leica lenses, then where will go?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Steve, they picked an easy lens to copy as the Summaron was designed to be optically flawed. But yes it is well made so it'd only a matter of time I guess.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

I'll be ready to catch the fallout from your "decline". :-) "When anyone can make a very cheap copy of Leica lenses..." But they haven't. Where's the copy of the high definition? It seems the decline is still well and truly on hold.

[@Analogbrain]

Yes, it's small, but... This looks like a really crappy lens. Maximum apperture is 5.6, and it's still vignetting at f8, not to mension the flare. What's the point of buying a Leica, and then settle for this? You can get a way better lens, with a maximum apperture of 3.5, or even 2.8, with an slr camera, for less money, if you buy a Minolta, or any of the other big five. And you just need an adapter to fit it on a mirrorless digital camera. On Pentax or Nikon dslr, you don't even need that.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, I think this lens was more for those looking to buying the Leica version. Agree Nikon and Minolta offer great value. I use those too.

[@ryanbeer5262]

Part of the appeal is it's small size. I love my Nikon 28 3.5 but + adapter it gets a bit long. This + adapter on my Fuji would still be small

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@ryanbeer5262 ah yes good plan. I’m the same with trying to have a compact setup including any adapters

[@patrickdoherty8701]

Photos say it all , for that reason I'm out .

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Patrick! Nicely put haha. Yes it's based on the soft arty Leica Summaron and both lenses on digital give that heavier vignette look. The artist in me likes that.

[@patrickdoherty8701]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I'm trying my best to like it and it's still in my basket online 😆 But I've watched several reviews now and it doesn't perform well 😞

[@ssawphoto]

They should just call it Leica instead of TT. Chinese companies have no shame in copying people products and claims to be the original one. A Japanese clothing company just lost a lawsuit to a Chinese copycat company that not only copy the product but use their name too.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks for the information

[@powderedtoastman3093]

Chinese attempt at making lenses

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I think other brands should watch out.. this was really nicely put together and finished. (an easy lens to copy I guess optics quality wise)(classic design)(not perfect)

[@xagikneex]

Just wait until you find out that the China have been making lenses for ages now

[@ongxa9346]

During the '50s and 60, 's the Americans were convinced the Japanese could not build cars; the Germans were convinced that they could not build cameras, and the Swiss that they could not design and produce watches...until they were crushed by them, of course.

[@FFVoyager]

@@ongxa9346 and the British laughed at their motorcycles even as they were winning at the Isle of Man in the early 60's. I would not have bought a Leica last year without East Asian lenses being available.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@ongxa9346 dad says the same about classic motorcycle and what then happened :)

[@MarcelSauder]

Thank you, for the review. But i will boycott everything from China #ChinaZi no matter how cheap they are.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, yes I understand.

[@STEVEMUNCY]

Nope. Not on my Leica. Voigtlander yes. Zeiss yes. TT artisan , no.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Steve, to date I’ve been the same but mostly because I owned lenses before the new Chinese ones all came out.