This Lens is a STEAL! TTArtisan 25mm f/2 APS-C for Sony E-Mount

[@bradl2636]

I'm also looking at the Samyang 24mm f1.8... a different beast of course. Thanks for the review of this one.

[@andrewsaraceni]

No problem Brad! I'd be curious to try the Samyang out as well.

[@thedigicammanreviews]

Ive just got the 35mm f1.4 and i love it instantly looking for a wider and something closer to 85mm to make a great manual focus kit 🔥

[@andrewsaraceni]

Thanks Jamie! The 25mm would definitely be a great choice on the wider end.

[@jojolino1985]

@0:56 it's an example of image circle when taking a video in 16:9 ratio. When taking pictures there is lots of vignetting even in 1:1 crop mode

[@andrewsaraceni]

Yeah, I think this is a lens you'd definitely want to use only on an APS-C body, or APS-C mode in full frame only.

[@jojolino1985]

@@andrewsaraceni ikr i was looking for a small/apsc lens to shoot square crop for full frame. And this unfortunately isn't cutting it. Cheers.

[@andrewsaraceni]

@@jojolino1985 The lens in the video I just posted might be a good choice for that, however. 🙂

[@jayrivera933]

Can those lens fit in a Sony nex 5?

[@andrewsaraceni]

Yes, it would work fine with that.

[@donsoley746]

Well made - but you get what you pay for! Don’t get carried away with expectations….

[@andrewsaraceni]

Agreed, thanks Don.

[@darrengray1816]

Great review

[@andrewsaraceni]

Thanks Darren, I appreciate it!

[@theonemueller]

Is anybody aware of an alternative that suits Fullframe sensors? (but does not cost 500+ bucks).

[@andrewsaraceni]

I just did a review on the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8, which is a great option: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGi5g3ueqsyJiZI It's true there aren't many affordable, wide angle full-frame choices though.

[@donsoley746]

Well made - but you get what you pay for!

[@sumeetlamba4603]

Why not repurpose an older lens, say a Canon FD, with an adaptor for a mirrorless camera. Would'nt that be a cheaper and better quality option?

[@andrewsaraceni]

Probably not much cheaper (or even more money) by the time you buy both, and quality-wise, it all depends on the glass you're adapting.

[@rutlegs]

Also would make for a larger package. I chose this lens because I wanted something pancake-ish to use on a Fuji XE2s so that it can fit into a coat pocket.