TTArtisan 27mm f2.8 Autofocus - For FUJIFILM

[@sbaugh]

I love your videos. I find you calming, but extra thorough!

[@jeghedderhenrik]

old manual lenses and modern auto lenses both have there place in my bag. old lenses for the mood and soul, the auto lenses for capturing a situation that chances in a fast movement.. i use both for street and people, its like have 2 children, being very diffent to each other.. you love them both for everything they are. same with my lenses... for the sony fullframe i go for the smallest, and still also fantastic lenses, the tiny 28 f 2 sony fe. and the also small sony zeiss sonnar 55 1.8, it fast, silent, razor sharp, and better be,,, when having the sonnar name

[@zenography7923]

You can't beat a bit of sonnar, for sure!

[@ClemsonJohnson]

I am in the same boat, usually shooting with old manual lenses but have been on a B&H waiting list for the Fujifilm 27mm with aperture ring for over a year because I would like to have a 40mm equivalent with autofocus. It would seem that TTArtisan did their market research. I was not yet aware of this new product, thanks for reviewing it.

[@bjer99]

I was so hoping you would review this lens and you never disappoint! :) Thank you!!

[@zenography7923]

No worries, glad you liked it!

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Thanks for your review! Well done. Mine arrives in a couple of days. Fun for stealthy street shots! 🙂

[@nevillewatkins4997]

An interesting lens, for sure. Hope they let you out of the broom cupboard soon Nigel. 😄

[@zenography7923]

I'm sure I'll find my way out one day!

[@JoeLopez]

I lost my lens cap on day two! Love this lens so far on my X-E1. The ‘A’ on the lens is for auto aperture really, not aperture priority, right?

[@djrudog1158]

Thanks Nigel. Another engaging video...👏👏👏

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

Just when I thought I had EVERYTHING 😊

[@zenography7923]

Almost everything!

[@neilmontgomery3470]

I'm considering buying this lens for my Fujifilm xt30. The Fujifilm 27mm is just too expensive for what it is. However, the main concern I have with the TTArtisan is the flaring and drop in contrast against bright light sources. Do you think a filter or third party lens hood would sufficiently elevate this problem?

[@Analogbrain]

Very nice video, Nigel, loved the childrens TV beginning! Interesting to see that swirly bokeh on a new AF 27mm lens, I didn't expect that. My favourite AF 28mm lens, is the Canon EF 28mm 2.8, it covers full frame, no noticeable vignetting, very little flaring, and really nice colors. It often live on my Canon 5d mark ii, just now it's replaced by a Helios 44!

[@zenography7923]

I was pleased to see that this one can make some swirl too - quite a bonus!

[@thebitterfig9903]

I’d be over the moon if their next AF lens was a 40mm f/2 lens which really leaned into the swirling of a vintage Biotar design, but with all the modern conveniences.

[@claudio_salvalaio]

Nice video. I am in low budget, so it seems to be a very good choice for hobby. Thanx!!! 👏👏👏

[@zenography7923]

It's a nice, budget friendly lens - enjoy!

[@nvrumi]

I was wondering if you'd done a side-by-side with the Fuji 27mm. I have the original and now there is an update. I'm on the fence about buying the new one. I took a 40mm f/1.8 Konica out for a spin on the Sony A7S ii last week. I do like the 40mm focal length and the Konica is a solid lens. If you can find one, I'd recommend it. You do have style, sir.

[@zenography7923]

Thanks!

[@derbyshirewalker]

Thank you for a great video…just what I was looking for to fit on my XT-1

[@zenography7923]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Juno7325]

Subbed you I'm waiting on the lens coming in the post tomorrow 40mm is great will use the lens hood to help with the flare Great review thanks

[@don7117]

I just got a brand new one on eBay for $100 USD. Couldn't believe my lowball offer was accepted 🙂. Now I wait 6 weeks for it to come from China 😞, Looking forward to pairing it up with my X-T1 for travel.

[@MiniBlueDragon]

Great overview! New to photography and not sold on the "drunk" bokeh swirl, but it's growing on me. The textured lens flare is horrible, though. BUT, given the price point, and (un)availability of the Fujinon 27mm I'm tempted to take a punt. Given the choice between a used Fujinon or a new TTArtisans, what would you go for? I have an X-T20 if that's relevant :)

[@EuroSIM]

Thanks for the review, bought for $105 on ozone.

[@Atlantaco]

Thank you for your video, I recently purchased the Vivitar 20mm f3.8, for my Olympus OM-D E-M1 ii-- I'm trying to find the appropriately fitting mount adapter. If anyone can help with suggestions that will be great. The product number on this glass begins with 2200. I've learned so much from you by the way, Thank you!

[@walterarroyo5220]

I bought myself one of these for street photography since I had a ttartisans 25mm f/2.8 manual focus lens but the manual focus assist on my X-E1 is just horrible.

[@jonlouis2582]

I’m right there with you on the 40mm focal length. If I didn’t already have the Fuji 27mm and love it to bits, I would probably buy this brand.

[@zenography7923]

I haven't used the Fuji lens - would like to though, it would make an interesting comparison.

[@jonlouis2582]

@@zenography7923 It’s not perfect. But it’s perfect for me. Also the cheapest Fuji X lens, I think.

[@LuqmanHM]

Can you test this lens on an XPro body to see whether the hybrid range finder works?

[@thebitterfig9903]

It works fairly well. If framing is really critical, it’ll be worth switching to the EVF, but I’d say that about my Fuji 35WR. It’s accurate enough for me at both distance and close focus, but someone else might have a different experience. That said, I usually EVF with it, since I love the swirls this lens can produce, and the preview gives me a better sense of when the conditions are right for it. Also, the “titanium” color is a bit too dark to match the Dura Silver. Might be good with the Dura Black, but I kinda wish I just got the black color lens. -e: I’ll add: the hybrid ovf works OK on my Tamron 18-300, with the caveat that the lens blocks a lot of the frame, for the lower part of the zoom range, but it ceases to work after about 140mm or so. In comparison, the TTArtisans 27 is a lot better.

[@dropsosense1506]

Your description of this swirly donut that is almost a pancake rather than a monster sounds quite appetizing.

[@zenography7923]

Almost good enough to eat!

[@sclogse1]

Thanks for the upload, Simon Stuck at home for the last week Covid positive. Having the same amount of money in my wallet for six days straight is new to me, though. During the week, three vintage lenses arrived in the mail. They sit staring at me...

[@zenography7923]

Stare back until they give up. Or put them on a camera and take them for a spin - get well soon mon ami!

[@CharlezRichard]

What Fujifilm camera did you test it on?

[@sclogse1]

I'm sure it was his T3.

[@CharlezRichard]

@@sclogse1 I just could not tell which XT model it was. It does make a huge difference because as of today, there are no third-party lenses that are optimized for the new 40mp sensor. Even on the Fuji line, only a handful of lenses are optimized for the 40mp sensor. Firmware updates on a lens does not do the trick either. The lens needs to be created from scratch giving consideration of the 40mp sensor. Out of all my X-Mount lenses that I have (over 20), very few take advantage of my 40mp sensor on my X-H2 camera.

[@zenography7923]

Sclogse1 is right - X-T3.

[@jeghedderhenrik]

Nigel, you never mention post editing and choosing the keepers photos.. what do you use for ,,processing,, and for looking through the photos taken... ?

[@zenography7923]

I'll be doing an episode on this quite soon - stay tuned!

[@jeghedderhenrik]

thanks for answer Nigel, i will hold my bresth in excitement LOL

[@GeorgeK356]

A really good street photography lens, Nigel. The advertised price of around £160 campares very favourably with Fuji's offering. George

[@zenography7923]

This one's pretty well priced - a very nice lens too!

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

Damn. You are reading my mind lately. 😅

[@zenography7923]

:)

[@olegasphoto]

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[@edwardce8341]

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