NEW 2021 TTArtisan 17mm 1.4 MFT, The BEST budget M43 manual prime lens? - RED35 Review

[@przybylskipawel]

All the filters for Olympus Tough series cameras has 40,5mm filter threads. And you can ger 43mm adapter. There can be tons of appropriate filters for that lens

[@MrKkspeed]

I bought this lens after watching the video. It's overall a good lens. The image feels a bit soft at f1.4 and there is a bit purple/green fringing depending on focusing but quickly improves as I stop down to f2.0. It's really sharp at f5.6. However I do notice that the aperture numbers below the focus ring are mostly cosmetic only and does not reflect actual depth of field, which makes achieving hyperfocal distance a bit tricky. I do wish they could calibrate the markers since this lens would be so much fun for photographing the street.

[@christhepharmacist]

And this is why everyone is excited about m4t - amazing photography for the masses 👍👍👍 thanks for the great video!!!

[@kiwipics]

I'm the proud owner of four 7 Artisans lenses for both my Canon M and Fuji X bodies, and I really can't complain about any of them. My latest is the 12mm .... great for the price.

[@davidevalentiofficial]

Hello again, I have received the lens and the step up ring adapter. The lens is amazing, its build is rock solid and I am truly amazed! The step up ring works great and I can now mount a 77 mm variable ND filter to use with the lens for film making!

[@Red35Photography]

Great to hear! enjoy the lens, I love mine :)

[@mwales2112]

I've been using the TTArtisan 50 1.2 and 35 1.4 on my Fuji gear for a bit now and just love them... They are solid, sharp and smooth... I ordered the 17 1.4 from Pergear today. Thanks Jimmy...

[@evanmcknight2566]

Wow, that is amazing. This lens and a economical m4/3 body and you have a capable and fun set up for a very reasonable price.

[@BladeLabMiami]

Obviously it wouldn't have been fair, but it would have been interesting to see side-by-side comparisons with the Oly 17/1.2.

[@artistjoh]

The comparison I would rather see is with the Laowa 17mm f1.8 That would be a very relevant and useful comparison

[@0zaree100]

I'm considering buying myself the Sigma 16 but now I also have this TTArtisan in mind, cheaper too.

[@sdhute]

If you need need water resistant and dont care about the size the sigma is good.

[@carriagel8773]

buy sigma

[@petercharles6652]

My advice, test thoroughly and send back if necessary. My copy did not focus to infinity and was too tight on my Pany G9 and G100. Aperture ring is also quite tight. Further, lens is too heavy for most bodies, but works well on the G9. Therefore, buyer beware of sample variations and issues mentioned....

[@1ZumbaoBNW]

Thank you for this review. I've been waiting for some m43 review of this lens. Other people that tested this lens in APSC says that the corners are so soft, but as expected it seams to be a minor probblem in M43. Thanks :)

[@terrywbreedlove]

Flare is bad but I can control that. I plan to buy this + $100 lens for my Pen F as soon as it is available.

[@clanmac66]

Probably just UT, but the pics didn't seem sharp at the focus point to me.

[@evanmcknight2566]

I think something like this could be very appealing for a young (or any age) buyer who wanted to move beyond a cell phone and explore photography, but can't afford (or does not want to spend the extra cash) really expensive glass. I think the fact it is manual could actually be appealing in a number of ways. Very cool lens.

[@TudorDaniel89]

After (re)seeing this I just ordered it. My first manual focus lens. I choose it for three reasons: the focal length; the only manual focus option and not the least: the price.

[@Red35Photography]

Have fun mate!!!

[@milanleskanic900]

Filter thread is not that big of an issue. You can get adapter ring for few bucks online. If you like me and have some vintage soviet lens, you might already have filters/adapters since it has same filter thread as Jupiter-8 or Jupiter-11 (silver version). However, I have this lens from Pergear shop on the way, hopefully it will come soon 😁

[@evanmcknight2566]

Skip the iPhone 12 or latest phone, get a used decent phone to keep in touch, a used m4/3 body and I bet you could make some great images on a reasonable budget with something like this.

[@williamschaffel3760]

I wanted to get some manual MFT lenses and gave the TTArtisan 17mm f1.4 a good look but, as you mention, I came across a lot of negative user comments and decide to give it a pass. Instead, this lead me to a used Venus Laowa 17mm f1.8, which not arrived yet. Based on my experience with the Laowa 10mm, I didn't hesitate to to buy the 17mm.

[@YoSpiff]

Curious if there would be any significant advantage to getting this when I have the Olympus 17mm 1.8. I suppose that would depend on if my low light needs could benefit.

[@aw614]

Hmm this or the Laowa 17mm? I was wondering how it would perform on m43, after seeing the APS-C reviews with the corners being soft

[@marc.ristau]

I have the Laowa 17mm and it’s really really good. Still considering getting the TTartisans 17mm for the f1.4. What I don’t like about both of them is their form factor. The Meike 35 f1.4/1.7 and 25 f1.8 are far more fun to use, even if not as good.

[@ryandsalt]

Hmm - i found a 40.5mm CPL filter in the paraphernalia drawer. No idea what it fits or where it came from, but I might have to buy this lens to make use of it.

[@BeingWolfy]

I bet it is for a leica summicron 40mm. :-)

[@LeighKempPhotoArt]

Hi Jimmy, I just "bought this bloody lens" on pre-order mate :) Whohooooooooo I've been waiting for this, I have the Oly 17mm f1.8 but this lens looks like a lot of fun, especially on my beloved PEN-F. I shouldn't be buying stuff right now but it'll be a belated birthday present to myself, well, that's my exzcuse and I'm sticking to it :) Cheers, Leigh

[@johnrobison1413]

About the 40.5mm filter thread size. The first accessory I’d buy is a 40.5 to 4mm step up filter adapter. I have a bunch of 43mm filters and hoods because it is the size used by my Olympus Pen F half frame film camera lenses.

[@d30gaijin]

40.5mm filters are well known by Leica & Zeiss lens users. I want one for my Sony A6600, not my Olympus Pen F. I want as wide as I can get for a crop camera. I like the tapered barrel TT Artisan lens series. I have the 50mm f/1.2 and the 35mm f/1.4. Both are excellent performing lenses, especially considering their price. Just need to add the 17mm f/1.4. Great video! Thank you.

[@MiaogisTeas]

Yeah I've looked at this one, honestly all the markings they have on really put me off. It makes it look cheap and tacky. But it seems like a great lens to have for an everyday camera.

[@fabrice8552]

I wish I could have a compact 17mm weather sealed. The only 17mm weather is the 1.2, and it's great but big and heavy...

[@LucienCheung]

looks nice on the Pen F

[@RB-pp5tv]

Great price for a f/1.4 lens. Should be fantastic for street photography, except it is fairly big and heavy for a MFT lens with this FL. However, with the Sigma 16mm even bigger and heavier, and the Olympus 17mm f/1.8 so mediocre in its optical performance, I predict it will be very popular, even though it is ugly. One of the joys of using manual lenses, beside the aperture ring, the feel of glass and metal, is the beautiful nostalgic look and small size (check the old Olympus film lenses). This lens unfortunately is not a looker. I actually do not mind if is is double the price, if it can be more refined, smaller and prettier, which is important to many MFT users.

[@philippedugout2278]

Interesting, would be interesting to see how it compares with the sigma 16mm 1.4?

[@AndrewSowerby]

Thanks to your Pergear 25mm f/1.8 review, I picked one of those up a few months ago, and it has been in my little camera bag most of the time since. It's a great little lens and handles so well. This one looks a class above, so I think you've convinced me to part with a little more cash.

[@sambalsamurai9672]

After watching this entire video, I think I've decided to buy an OLYMPUS camera!!! XD just kidding the logo on the shirt is a bit too eye catchy, awesome review though +1

[@Red35Photography]

LOL, cheers Sam!

[@jezztech]

Check out Amazon, 40.5 mm filters are readily available , i have put a Kenko on my APSC version. the only drawback is if you use a lens hood AND filter you will get vignetting. Otherwise its a stonking lens !!

[@polyfission2776]

Between this and the Mitakon f0.95, which one would you pick? IM SO TORN

[@Red35Photography]

Personally, this one over Mitakon, at 0.95, it's pretty soft.

[@polyfission2776]

@@Red35Photography Thank you, I might go for it especially due to the price (almost 300$ diff between Mitakon and 7artisan!) and upgrade later to Oly f1.2 down the line :)

[@gmaas1418]

At AliExpress I found a couple of 40.5mm ND filters, including variable ND filters. Thanks Jimmy, nice video.

[@chrisbeavers909]

It’s time for OMD to bring out the manual Zuiko lens line up. Low hanging fruit $$ to grab. 📷

[@TechnocratiK]

...both you and Christopher Frost got better samples from Pergear than I received when I bought the TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4. Briefly, my copy has the IQ you report in all regards except spherical and/or chromatic aberration: I'm seeing some pretty nasty white and/or blue/yellow onion ring bokeh unless I'm *very* close focused (this improves from f/2.4 onward). It's certainly not unusable, but the backgrounds can get busy if I'm not careful.

[@noiaverse]

I am still torn between this lens and the Laowa 17mm F1.8

[@uToobviewer2]

The sony 16-50mm kit lens uses that filter size so there might actually be a few filters or adapters available.

[@AndrewSowerby]

I found a Tiffen 40.5mm ND filter, but you could surely use step up rings (I see several 40.5mm - 49mm ones available), and I already have a bunch of 49mm filters, so that would work for me :)

[@manhattason]

Jimmy, did you find the distance and zone markings on this lens to be accurate? Given this is a street photography focal length and a manual only lens, being able to zone focus is quite important, yet I've found the dof markings on most m43 lenses to be sadly inaccurate and largely decorative. Thanks.

[@johnrobison1413]

Focus markings a d DoF scales do seem to be very bad on some of these lenses. My 25mm f1.8 7Artisans markings are pure fiction and completely useless.

[@carltanner9065]

I just bought this lens and I was looking around in my gear because I knew I had some filters that were 40.5mm in size. I found one lot that were Polaroid close up filters!!! Might try them out on this lens. I also have some small Cokin filters as well of that size that are hidden away somewhere, so I'll grab them and see what they are. I think one is a CPL filter and another a ND, but I'm not sure.

[@samwang5831]

Nice review as always. Going forward it would be nice to see more pic samples while you talk

[@oc2phish07]

Great little video. I love your enthusiasm.

[@valdiskrebs566]

I have the TTArtisan 35mm and 50mm, they are great! Waiting for the 17mm. The 35mm is perfect on the Pen-F, w/ focus-peaking.

[@tobywoolgar9517]

Do you mean the 25mm i brought that one and it was really bad.

[@valdiskrebs566]

@@tobywoolgar9517 no, 25mm might be 7artisans … often confused with TTartisan. Check out the reviews on the 35 and 50 TTartisan lenses… very positive!

[@tobywoolgar9517]

@@valdiskrebs566 oh right that is confusing

[@tedolphbundler724]

40.5mm is the old standard filter thread for Leica lenses

[@MrDovman]

Thank you for the review. But it seems there is no communication with the camera. Back home you won’t remember what your settings were , and, in couple of years, you won’t even remember which lens you shooted with. :)

[@IanWheldale]

Checked on Ali Express and Lazada (I live in Thailand these days) and no sign of this lens. Surprising!

[@Red35Photography]

Have you tried pergear’s website? The link is in description

[@IanWheldale]

@@Red35Photography Thank you, available there.

Please, try it on video. I sincerely work on a very low budget, must be a work around to the ND size problem. :)

[@Red35Photography]

apparently many said you can get 40.5mm ND for it, so I guess it's not a problem :)

[@WaywardBobby]

But you can buy a 40.5mm to XX.Xmm step up ring to install an ND Filter for video surely?

[@donwallace7354]

K&F offers a variable ND filter in 40.5mm

[@SourceAwareness]

👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks brother, you're Awesome! Fantastic lens, I'm about to purchase this for my three MFT cameras, for filmmaking, with a 40.5 to 52mm step-up ring! Many Thanks!!

[@ljames7295]

Is this lens can be use to Nikon D3500 with the use of M42 lense to Nikon F camera adapter?

[@tonyhayes9827]

Maaaaate - bloody fantastic! - `Just get this bloody lens'! you could fit right in down under down here in Oz!

[@rosewhite---]

So what about its use in traditional landscape photography to replace a heavy 5.4 camera?

[@hauke3644]

Looks like the perfect match to the Pergear 35mm/1.6

[@rentedtux1883]

Excellent! I'm getting the "bloody lens"...by the way, Jimmy, where can I score one of those hats?

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers mate, the hat is from Olympus UK online store.

[@rentedtux1883]

@@Red35Photography thanks brother!

[@spacelord1913]

Since they make this for ASPC which is a bigger sensor, are they just putting a M43 mount on it? If so, it's not really F1.4. The ASPC and M43 versions look identical.

[@mtleealex]

i am thinking to purchase for a milky way shoot, Jimmy would you recommend this lens for milky way ??

[@everydaygrandad5642]

Me to

[@davidevalentiofficial]

Hello! Very nice video and thank you for sharing all this information. Regarding the use of this lens with video, I found a step-up ring from 40,5 mm to 49 mm to pair with my variable ND filters set. So, I will let you know the result as I receive the lens :)

[@frankinblackpool]

On a completely different subject/lens, Have you tried any of the budget Anamorphic lenses by Sirui. I'm very curious to try one for my MFT camera.

[@s_trill]

adding this to the wishlist, looks like it'll make a great pairing with my gx8. certainly looks more fun than to use than my ancient, boringly competent panasonic 14mm.

[@nickdsnik1675]

Stepping rings are cheap and readily available.

[@sdhute]

Ttartisans 17mm or Laowa 17mm??? Which is better ???

[@Red35Photography]

If you are thinking about Laowa's 17mm 1.8, then TTartisan is a match for its performance for lower price. If you are thinking the more expensive Argus f0.95, then there's no match, Laowa is much better.

[@sdhute]

@@Red35Photography thanks Jimmy I was referring to the Laowa 17mm 1.8. Perhaps the ttartisan has more character

[@mirkoregina8733]

Hi, I currently have a Pen-F and Sigma 30mm 1,4 and am very happy but unfortunately too big. I am interested in a bright compact lens mainly for street photography and I am undecided between the two TTartisan lenses 23mm 1,4 (plus compactness) and the 17mm (plus focal but less compact) what do you recommend? I would have doubts about their sharpness, to be picky, the potential that the two lenses have in post-production both with open and closed aperture.

[@cineffect]

I prefer the Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm F0.95 myself, but this looks more compact and probably cheaper.

[@joanantonim.p.2400]

Thank you very much... 👍👌👍🙏🙌 Question... , 7'5 mm. or 9 mm. for "m4/3" TTArtisan...?? 🤔 thanks... 🙏

[@nore8141]

Would you use this lens for a walk around town at night? Street photography

[@housemusic325]

Did the focus scaling on the lens are accurate ?

[@Red35Photography]

It seems accurate enough but I don't measure scientically

[@Jarrych83]

My experience as well is that it seems reasonably accurate. It's worth noting that the printed scale doesn't really have more specific points below f4, so you end up gauging it by feel a little bit. But I can often set it with the center point between 3m and infinity for zone focusing at 2.8 and it's absolutely accurate and in focus enough for street or snapshot style photography. Worked great at a recent kid's birthday party like this!

[@A1Bokeh]

they have a 35mm as well... I may pick it up

[@atmahbarsati8679]

Hi I am new to the format and was wondering if you have you ever reviewed MFT LensBaby lens

[@hellogoodbye2279]

Would this work for webcam use? I find the 14-42 doesn't have enough light for me to get consistent quality.

[@jackslater8688]

Just bought this and the 50mm and 35mm

[@dp7940]

Jimmy, what do you think about the chromatic aberration of this particular lens?

[@zatoichiable]

Is it long focus throw?

[@Red35Photography]

Longish, not extra long like a cine lens.

[@patrickgamble9014]

I use this lens for video and there are nd filters available for 40.5 - great lens,

[@diontirta3510]

Hey Jimmy, which is laowa 17mm 1.8 or ttartisan 17mm 1.4?

[@rickbear7249]

Seriously, Jimmy, this is Photography 101 stuff. How can you say any lens will overbalance a smaller camera if you're correctly holding your kit by the lens? It's only amateurs who hold their camera kit by the body, rather than having learnt the professional technique of holding the outfit by the lens 🙄. That complaint about a lens being too big or front-heavy for the body should be ringing alarm bells about basic equipment handling technique. Anyway, Jimmy, this is certainly an interesting lens. The only bad thing I've heard about this manufacturer is that (a few years ago) they had a problem with the tiny grub-screws falling out. Simple fix was to tighten all screws before use and apply a little threadlock. They're certainly great value for money. Rick

[@LeighKempPhotoArt]

Hi Rick, hope you're well mate, maybe Jimmy meant when the camera with the lens attached is hanging from one's neck.

[@ROLHG]

what focal length is it in full frame equivalent?

[@emilnilsson7991]

Mine doesn't focus to infinity...

[@dp8460]

I hope you can review kamlan 21mm f1.8, i hear that its sharp..

[@RockWILK]

I got an nd filter at Amazon. 40.5

[@megiMove]

Bought ut used for 60 dollars today 🥳🥳🤣😍 it was only used some few times

[@Reyfox1]

You've done it again... now reaching for my wallet!

[@gmaas1418]

He does that a lot.

[@JalanKesini]

Just finished to find it at local online shop in Indonesia. Too bad they are not available for mft version here.

[@muaytha91]

Just ordered mine in shopee, the seller says its on stock

[@JalanKesini]

Not in tokopedia 😂

[@lboymusic]

It is the only cheap wide lens for this system with large aperture. The other are ridiculously expensive

[@MichaelDemetriusGR]

canon ef-m version with viltrox speed booster ?

[@kennygo8300]

Good quality, inexpensive lenses. MFT is the way for the hobbyist/enthusiast. I already have a 14mm 2.5, but I'm very interested in this "night stalker".

[@LarryL619]

Okay…how did you do that snap focus with the product at center in the beginning? Cool!

[@Red35Photography]

CAF from E-M1 III :) fully auto

[@LarryL619]

@@Red35Photography wow. That looks like it snaps faster than my EM1ii. I’ll have to give it a try.

[@gmaas1418]

Would you recommend this lens, at f1.4 with no AF, when someone has the Olympus 17 f1.8 ?

[@castielvargastv7931]

Of course not

[@RebelfilmsTV]

Wow😱 interesting lens, greetings!

[@53HB]

Where can you buy it in u.k ,and price ? Can’t find it in any usual places

[@valrockro3]

I want to use it at night star, what do you thing?

[@TITAOSTEIN]

A very interesting Lens indeed !

[@BeingWolfy]

When will this lens be available?

[@fernandareynoso3112]

Hello!! One question, do you know if this lens is compatible with a Lumix G7? Thank you!

[@Red35Photography]

Yes it would. Though you need to make sure you understand how to operate a full manual lens on Panasonic cameras.

[@fernandareynoso3112]

@@Red35Photography excellent!!! Thanks.

[@rosewhite---]

lots of 40.5 filters online.

[@rw3452]

Would this work on GH5 ?

[@Red35Photography]

yes it will :)

[@markwagner1328]

Is this a manual focus lens?

[@fahadalobaid2929]

We really appreciate if you can do practical application for your work with the MFT system and show some of your the great work, it might be an interesting twist to your current blogging format

[@BeingWolfy]

Jimmy/everyone - I received mine today. Does anyone use it on their Olympus PEN F? If so, does it click on to the lens mount normally like every other lens? Mine is weird. I have to turn it past the normal end point and then back a bit to get it to click into place. I'm thinking of sending it back for a replacement, but if it's a normal thing for this lens then I won't bother. Thanks in advance!

[@BeingWolfy]

I guess you're not having this issue then. Thanks Jimmy.

[@ZOly62]

I have same problem on 35mm f/1.4.

[@mistergarth]

Has anyone used this lens for astrophotography? It would seem to be ideally suited for Milky Way skies.