TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 Manual Lens Review - $73 for the Sony a6000!

35mm f1.4 lens from TTArtisan!
Hey everyone! In this video I go over the build quality, specs, and my overall experience with the TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 lens for Sony APSC cameras. I've marked timestamps below so you can pick and choose which parts of the video matter to you. Tons of photo examples in the video, and I also compared it to the 7Artisans 35mm f1.4, which is a very similar lens. Hope you guys dig the video, I'm working on changing my basement setup so I shot this review in my kitchen lol. Affiliate links to all the lenses below!
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0:00 Intro
0:26 TTArtisan who?
1:32 Packaging
2:10 Build Quality
4:06 Price and other lenses
5:51 Tech Specs
7:16 Photo examples
9:26 Sharpness
10:20 Flaws
11:03 Image Character
12:00 Summary
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[@mudgie069]

It's fantastic these cheaper Chinese lenses are offering an alternative to the usual mega expensive native lenses. For probably 95% of photographers, something like lens is absolutely ideal. I've started collecting and using them for my Fuji and Olympus set up and I have absolutely no complaints when you take in the price per IQ ratio. Great review, keep up the good work.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Howie! They have been fun!

[@TakenbyTasneem]

Thank you for making this video! I’ve been searching for a crisp 35mm with 1.2 or lower that wasn’t the cost of a months pay. Lol. You’ve helped me greatly with this video. I look forward to buying this and the 7artisans lens and creating with them both.

[@emmamcconologue]

Thank you so much for this review! I’ve recently found your channel as I bought an a6000 and your videos have been so useful, so thank you!!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@johns1139]

Great video! Planning to get this when I get my a6000.

[@gilbertdaroy6080]

Great samples. The minimum focus of 9 inches and of course the sharpness sold me. Will definitly seek it out.

[@jimm5593]

I own the TT Artisans 17mm f1.4 mf lens for Fuji X, and love it for all the same reasons you are stating with regard to this 35mm model. I am thinking I will need to add the 35 to my kit and thus start a TT Artisans collection. Who knew?

[@ckdesignlab]

Great review as always. I'm still using my Pergear 25mm 1.8. It's a fun lens to use. I wish I had more time to shoot these days. So much work has worn me down the past couple of months. Your videos inspire me to get out there and keep shooting. Thanks Kyle!

[@kyletaggart]

I took some much needed time off in December. A couple days here and there. Gonna use the time for more videos! Some auto focus lenses coming up on the channel 😄

[@ckdesignlab]

@@kyletaggart yes! we all need at least a week or two to enjoy life outside of work. I do a LOT of design work for a rural hospital in Texas. I wake up every morning and post a graphic of COVID numbers for the surrounding communities. It's not a good way to wake up everyday but they pay my bills.

[@ckdesignlab]

@@kyletaggart and it doesn't help that I like to play Fortnite. Lol

[@kyletaggart]

Agh...you’re helping a hospital though, and hopefully in a couple months those numbers will be zero!!!

[@ckdesignlab]

@@kyletaggart I hope so too! Texas is supposed to get about 1.4 million doses of vaccine. Dallas, where I live is at capacity already with hospitalizations. Rural hospitals need help the most though.

[@jotteria79]

small, light, and nice images + insane price => this is my 'default' everyday carry lens on my EOS M50

[@fouldshealthinsuranceagenc4531]

I know nothing about my little Sony NEX. this review helped me pick my next lens. thank you.

[@kyletaggart]

anytime!

[@alfindotrisambodo1871]

love this review!

[@kyletaggart]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

Awesome review...

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Ray! Love your channel

[@alcylon]

Ordred this little lens from youre review. 😄

[@rensaudade]

I got one for fuji x mount for around $50. I love the lens. The min focus distance is 2cm closer than the 28cm displayed.

[@josemanuel2244]

Very helpful to know that de TT and 7 are different brands

[@mar8888]

Thanks for the review! Looks like another decent budget lens I will have to add to my collection! Ahh someday I'll get a prime lens lol.

[@kyletaggart]

Haha one day!

[@cesaro.3516]

Subscribed! Really high quality content! I've just bought an a6000 and your videos helped me a lot. Now I'm looking for a 35mm as my second lens and I'm trying to figure out which one of this budget lenses is the best. I'm choosing between TTArtisan and Meike (35mm 1.4). I know both are cool as I've seen it in your videos, but in your experience, which one is the best? Thank you a lot!!

[@kyletaggart]

Haven’t used that Meike one. I’d say you’re splitting hairs between the 2. You probably won’t be disappointed either way. 👍🏻

[@anbar5675]

I would like to know if that lens, focuses to infinity with Sony cameras. Seems that there is an issue with infinity focus (only Sony E).

[@MrFpjohn]

39mm filter diameter is the standard size for the original Leitz Leica M Lens kit.

Just ordered the TT artisan lens for my little Sony Nex 3N lol, let's see what happens.

[@rrowan327]

How did you know that I Thor on speed dial?? Lol sorry I was a bit cryptic. I was referring to the sky went dark and than lit back up. Guessing a large dark cloud. Like playing with the Aperture on your camera lens

[@animaxxx4429]

What about infinity focus issue others having. That it doesn't focus past 60 ft ??

[@NotsoplainJane]

Thank you for this! Will this work well for stationary video? I have a A6000 & trying to use it for beauty/makeup YT vids on a budget. Great review!

[@kyletaggart]

Honestly I think an auto focus lens may be better. Even just the kit lens. That way you can hold up a pallet / or your hand with a swatch on it and the camera can focus on it and see that, then focus back to your face. I’d focus more on having good lighting (even sunlight) and audio.

[@NotsoplainJane]

@@kyletaggart Yes, true. I’m looking to get an auto focus lens, but it’s just not in the budget right now. Need to up the quality from the kit lens...still tinkering around with the settings but it feels like a lens with a better aperture is the key (& proper lighting). Saving up but may try manual for now. Thank you for the response! 🙏🏾

[@kyletaggart]

That the spirit!! Awesome.

[@rrowan327]

HAHA!! Always shoot for higher level of nerdom 2:34 time stamp. Question how did you get the sky to adjust its aperture? Nice lens, going to put it on my buy list.

[@kyletaggart]

lol it took my a second reading your question. You WILL it so, or talk to Thor if you have his phone #. Shooting him a text can help!

[@pyang6430]

Great video! I just bought a a6000 and Now I'm having a hard time to choose which lens for portraits because all ur videos have so much positive things on the lenses u have reviewed. Which lens do u reccomend for portraits? Pls lmk! Ty!

[@NickAm01]

If you're going to dabble in manual lenses, enable focus peaking and assign a button for focus magnifier. Robert Wilson has YT videos on how to enable these options. Helped me A LOT!

[@kyletaggart]

I go over this in a couple videos. Checkout my tips and tricks series for the a6000. In terms of a great portrait lens the best would be the sigma 56mm f1.4.

[@Vinny-mw6sl]

Hey Kyle. Just bought an a6000 and I've been watching your videos as well as a few others who offer a lot of info on this camera model. Thank you for providing many informative videos on this new to me camera. I bought this lens and have tried it out today and while I think the lens performed well for what I was looking for, one thing did concern me. The TTArtisan lens had offered a LOT of resistance going on and even more upon trying to dismount. Both of my sony lenses that came with my kit mount on and off very easily; no effort at all, as it should work (just as my lenses on my Nikon perform). Did you have this issue with the lens they sent you? While I liked the performance of this lens, no matter how cheap the cost, it is not worth it to have to replace a ruined mount on a brand new camera. Also, are there any other of Kyle's viewers who purchased this lens who have the same problem?

[@kyletaggart]

It’s a bit tighter yes, which isn’t a problem. It’s most likely due to that lens (as a bunch of manual lenses) are made for multiple mounts, so the lens construction may compensate in a way for the different mounts that get attached to them. The a6000 actually has a looser mount than most cameras. They improved it (made it a little more snug) on the a6100.

[@MichTheo]

Thanks for another great review. This looked quite interesting, I wonder if it's gonna be available in Europe

[@kyletaggart]

I believe so. The link I use will direct you to your countries Amazon.

[@overdubtutorial1817]

Hii kyle.. can u make comparation video between this lense and 35mm f1.2 7artisans pls.. Or.. based on ur opinion.. which one is better?

[@kyletaggart]

Not gonna do a comparison anytime soon (just have other videos planned). Both lens makers are great. I’d honestly go with the one that’s cheaper if you wanna save money. Or, if you want a clicked aperture ring then go with TTArtisan. 👍🏻

[@nikosmitrakas8079]

Hi, when you try to focus with this lens does manual focus assist from sony a6000 work? Or you have to use focus magnifier? Thank you

[@brittssleepsaround]

No

[@DrErickLopez]

I have one for my Fuji. It’s on 90% of the time. I just love it

[@rotorfpv4117]

Is it good for video?

[@DrErickLopez]

@@rotorfpv4117 the manual focus ring is thin so it takes some getting used to especially for video unless it’s a stationary object. But I would say, yes. It is good for video (especially if you have a proper hood and ND filter) this lens flares for anything. So keep that flare in check and your good.

[@kyletaggart]

Yes and no. Manual lens, so no auto focus. Depends if you need auto focus.

[@MsHackthat]

What about the distortion? I have a 7artisans 25mm and that thing is horrible, distortion wise.

[@113freestyle6]

Hi , I bye this TTARTISAN 35MM/1.4 lens have a big Problem in the focus mode, my camera sony a6000 send me a message: invalid because lens not attached. Attach the lens correctly. I don't have an adapter, can you help me. I need an adapter digital electronic for the power zoom W T. Thank

[@amritdavidvilla]

Just ordered this after watching your video. Is their any fitting issue with the camera mount? Don't wanna ruin my camera.

[@kyletaggart]

Nope. As long as you have the Sony version of the lens, fits right into place.

[@carolina_created]

HI, This lens here on your vid, do you recommend it for landscape? Is there any $100 or under you recommend for landscape?

[@kyletaggart]

This isn't the perfect lens for landscape no. From one's I've tried...the Pergear 25mm f1.8 would be better as it's wider. I might have to look into what lens under $100 would be the best for landscape.

[@carolina_created]

@@kyletaggart I see. Thank you so much for the input! I’ll check out this one you just mentioned.

[@hansazarcon6935]

Could you please help me, im choosing between meike 35mm or the ttartisan 35mm which is better?

[@kyletaggart]

I prefer the TT Artisan. Clicked aperture ring, and I just like it overall better. I don't think the Meike is f1.4 either.

[@hansazarcon6935]

@@kyletaggart thank you!!

[@prithviraj9158]

Sorry man... Can't watch your videos... Have an exam in 7 days which is going to decide my life... Keep going kyle you always rockkk

[@kyletaggart]

Study up!! Good luck

[@prithviraj9158]

@@kyletaggart thank you bro!!

[@prithviraj9158]

Tomorrow is my exam Kyle... Wish me the best and by evening of tomorrow's I will finish your videos

[@kyletaggart]

You’ll crush it! Haha videos can wait!

[@alcylon]

I am getting red colours on the screen when zooming sharp, ...but not on the actually picture taken. Any zettings I am overlooking? Useing a6000

[@kyletaggart]

sounds like you have focus peaking on, which helps show what's in focus with a color. that doesn't translate to the final photo.

[@alcylon]

@@kyletaggart Thanks mate. Made my day. :-) Now I just need a steady hand.. :-)

[@scottw1174]

Great review, would this lense be good for sun rise and sunset pictures, and car photography?, the only lenses i have currently are sony 18-105, and sigma 16mm

[@kyletaggart]

It would be a nice addition to that lineup. Me personally I’d rather use the sigma 16 for sunrise / sunset pics of the landscape, but this can certainly be fun during just those times of day, for sure. Also it would be very useful for car shots.

[@048pratyushkumarpani5]

Which lens should I buy, as it will b my first manual lens, I am confused between ttartisan 50mm f1.2 and 35mmf1.4 , tell me which one will be better for sharp night,street and potrait photography

[@kyletaggart]

I’d normally say get the 50mm for portraits, but if it’s your first lens and you want to use it for more than just portraits grab the 35mm.

[@048pratyushkumarpani5]

@@kyletaggartcan 35mm f1.4 gets some good portraits? What's your personal opinion about it? Means if I click sometime portraits with 35mm will it b good enough?for insta and social media?

[@brittssleepsaround]

Why couldn't I find this when I bought the lens a month ago lol

[@birdyashiro1226]

ikr...always...

[@justinscinema5960]

❤

[@OG_DAM]

Thanks for the video. In your opinion, which of these lenses would be the best option for street photos?

[@kyletaggart]

I like the TT 35mm f1.4

[@370gtalej5]

What about these compared to the sigma 35mm

[@justinscinema5960]

😍

[@Misterlucas134]

If you could pick one out of the two mentioned lenses, 1.2 or 1.4, that would be used for animal and car photography, which would you say would be the better investment?

[@kyletaggart]

very good question, for cleaner results (sharper), and for a better bang for my buck ($50 cheaper), I'd go with the TTArtisan 35mm f1.4.

[@mehadyislam]

Should I buy TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 or 7Artisan 25mm f1.8 for portrait ? I will use it on Sony a6000. Please let me know 👍🏻

[@kyletaggart]

I haven't used the 7 artisan 25mm yet. I honestly love this TT artisan. Again though, I haven't used the 7Artisan 25mm though.

[@mattstolzman]

When you try Samyang 35 1.2 UMC it will become your sharpest manual lens ever. But it is 5x more expensive

[@michaelbruchas6663]

I bought in MFT though I own 4 Sony NEX cameras...

[@javanicuserectus]

So ttartisan or meike?

[@25myma]

Could you do a comparison with the 7artisans 35 1.2? Im really curious to see the difference in low light performance.

[@kyletaggart]

maybe in the future, but since I've done videos on them both that's it for now. I have a lot of other lenses in hand I gotta review!

[@dilangohil7590]

So will it be 50mm on apsc?

[@kyletaggart]

It’s full frame field of view equivalent is 50mm.

[@AyushSharma-mn7rx]

9:33 which lens

[@kyletaggart]

I think it'e the viltrox 56mm f1.4.

[@shahedmahbub85]

Hi, they don't make Leica lenses. They make M mount lenses, compatible for Leica cameras. Leica makes Leica lenses. Vastly different. Perhaps you may want to add the correction. Thanks.

[@paulreading8980]

Ok you are reviewing a portrait lens and you didn’t take any portraits. You also didn’t photograph any backlit foliage to test for CA. Still it looks like a gift at that price.

[@kyletaggart]

First! muahahaha.

[@nord7556]

noooooooo 😭

[@masamifujihara8638]

hahhah,you fast

[@sam_6480]

For fuji user, this lens not attractive, since just pay $30 more, I can have a xc 35mm f2.0, a lot sharper than this.

[@brandizenintikaryapt5704]

These cheap Chinese lenses are all great when compared to a Lomo or Holga. I think it's pointless comparing them to system-native brand lenses.