TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 FANTASTIC $99 LENS!

[@kuramafox1290]

Hi, thank you for making this video. I would like to use this for my APSC a5100. is this a good lens to start making videos with? Does it have terrible focus breathig which can cause issues. Sorry for the random questions. I am a beginner with no idea what lens to purchase next.

[@BrandonNop]

Might have to pick it up just for fun! Nice video Jon.

[@JonBear]

Cheers Brandon! Which camera are you rocking?

[@BrandonNop]

@@JonBear GH5!

[@JonBear]

Great! All the sample shots in this video are with the GH5 🥰

[@ElusiveFrame]

Awesome little lens! I feel like your content is more fun now because I joined the M43 world. 🤩

[@JonBear]

You're the man!

[@rpieranti]

Better than 17 mm ?

[@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.

[@JonBear]

Great question. Either way they're affordable so you will be happy with either one. I'm a huge fan of both focal lengths but I am leaning more towards the 23mm since it's compact. Also like I mentioned it feels wide enough and tight enough. Very good sweet spot

[@arpitkumargahlot]

Lovely little lens. Performed surprisingly well in Dubai sun. I didn't see bad ghosts or flare globes. If that is how good it can perform wide open under desert sun, it punches way above its price. Thanks for this review 😍. Love your style of videos.

[@JonBear]

Glad you found it useful! It definitely performs well above the affordable price!

[@gilbertdaroy6080]

I was expecting more sample images of its bokeh quality because it is one of its unique qualities, but nada.

[@JonBear]

You got some close ups at 1:32 to 1:40

[@devroombagchus7460]

I can't say I learned much, except that when emitting lots of CO2 flying to a dead village in Dubai, it should be in your backpack, because it is small and has the right angle.

[@pdken3081]

Nice review Jon. Good level of detail, not to much, just right.

[@JonBear]

Thank you Ken!