TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review + Sample photos

[@MicaelWidell]

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[@TTArtisan]

Thank you for this review! Helps a lot! Will fix the small flaw! 😉

[@trym2121]

Will you release mk II or include the fix before mass release?

[@stevenaltiner6578]

@@trym2121 Considering that the lens hasn't been released yet, I am confident that they will fix it prior to release. Moreover this lens hasn't been officially announced yet. The company has built a solid reputation for producing quality lenses; I doubt they want to destroy it with this small weakness. Considering how great the 50mm f/1.2 and 17mm f/1.4 have been, I can't wait to get my hands on this one, once it is fixed.

[@trym2121]

@@stevenaltiner6578 it really depends on which production stage the lens is. If they are only at sending some 100 samples then it's fine but imagine late stage of fixing ten thousands of lens by hand. You can imagine the QC madness and invariation due to that.

[@TTArtisan]

@@trym2121 We will fix that before release! :)

[@sudokujones8922]

​@@trym2121 It got released in October. Sounds like they were just blowing smoke.

[@MtnXfreeride]

I think I went through 5 reviews now before ever hearing about this color spillover issue. Thank you and good job

[@Snypler]

An Amazon seller is using your bee photo (the one shown at 4:43) in a product listing for this lens.

[@MicaelWidell]

Thank you for the heads up! But I gave them permission to use the photos from this video for marketing, and frankly I am not that protective about my work in general.

[@Snypler]

@@MicaelWidell I just happened to be looking at the product page while watching your video. I'm glad they asked for permission and didn't just use it.

[@SinaFarhat]

Intressant objektiv som verkar ha en plats på marknaden med sin kvalitet och låga pris! Ha en fin vecka!

[@sebastianadam294]

I have a 7mm of TTartisan and it is fun with architectural shoot. Some of sample in this lens also looks really nice . Thanks for reiview!

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

Follow-up to my previous comment, i saw on another video that the metal barrel can be unscrewed, i did it and now the image does not get as dark when you're focusing in to 1:1, at least not as bad, also, I noticed that after the 0.6 mark, the image only gets magnified, the focus is not affected, you can't get closer from 0.6 to 1:1, it's just that the lens makes the subject appear bigger by zooming in optically, fascinating.

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

Thank you, i had bought the lens, but i thought it was really difficult to use for macro shots, after seeing the way you do it, i grabbed my small diffuser and tested both with a dedicated flash, and the in camera flash, the 2nd one gave me the best results, and now i feel competent enough to get some good shots with it. Otherwise, i would have thought about selling it due to the measly 4cm of range in the 1:1 setting.

[@高尔夫斯基]

Which is better, this one or brightstar 60mm?

[@matiasmateos]

Hi Micael. From Spain: El reflector blanco que usas en el video lo has comprado o te has fabricado tú. Es la primera vez que lo veo y me parece genial. Regards!

[@kubahouba]

Great video! I like when lens reviews show me many photos, because it matters😂

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video 😁👍

[@MicaelWidell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@warmesuppe]

Hi Micael! Thanks for the great video! A Question about the weakness. Do you mean the bright spot relatively near to end is the unwanted reflection? If so unscrewing the back and attaching some black velvet should be easy or? Or is the reflection more in the middle of the lens so I'd have to take it completely apart? Thanks for the answer!

[@hajarhematian6970]

I really like the colors in these pictures, did you use a in-built filter from fujifilm itself? The color spillover makes these pictures very dreamy, I actually like it hehe

[@MicaelWidell]

No filters were used. Just RAW files and some light editing in Lightroom

[@donaldcongdon9095]

Great review! Lovely pictures. Appreciate your pointing out the internal reflection problem!

[@Seafox0011]

Will certainly be interested in one of these once the production models are on the market. Maybe this preproduction model will be tweaked to improve on the internal relations.

[@IanWilkinson]

The poor suppression of internal reflections would be a problem for me as well, even at such a low price. I wonder if TTArtisans might take this feedback on board and alter their manufacturing process in order to increase contrast and reduce flare.

[@MicaelWidell]

I hope they will. This should be a pretty easy thing to correct. Common newbie mistake when a lens manufacturer makes their first macro lens.

[@weisskm]

Compared to Meike 60mm macro?

[@yusuihang]

Would the internal reflection be an issue with the backlighting if using this lens to scan negatives? Thanks.

[@MicaelWidell]

It could be - depends a bit on what angle the light enters at.

[@trym2121]

I can smell mk II being released shortly

[@pramnaw5837]

Thanx for the great video ❤

[@s.kalidas3676]

Please review the new godox my 12 flash

[@MicaelWidell]

I don’t think I will. As you might know I think ring flashes produces ugly photos, so that flash is not very exciting to me.

[@s.kalidas3676]

@@MicaelWidell I know that ☺ , but this seems promising (it can support burst mode) and the light is also kind of soft . Pls give it a try so we can also examine.

[@samsen3965]

Despite the poor lens coating and said internal reflections (Occasional low contrast), I like the lens for the price points and in general, I can trust in TTArtisan. I would've considered it if I didn't have my Laowa 100mm f2.8 and an arsenal of older 50-60mm vintage macro lenses (Gems & Jewels).

[@hajarhematian6970]

Can you please recommend some vintage macro lenses for Fujifilm? I'm search for one...thank you!

TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 vs 7artisans 60mm wich is better?

[@shapomacro]

Unsharp lens Mitakon Creator 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro .

[@LetsMakeGhosts]

Does anyone know if this be any good at photographing 35mm negatives?

[@imadesukabuwana2841]

Thank you so much

[@antonmuhlbock9486]

Great video thanks greetings from Perth Western Australia 🦘

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@dave_corney]

Would you recommend this over extension tubes with either a kit lens or a 50mm prime?

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes, a macro lens makes it easier to do macro photography. I recommend it if you want to get serious about it.

[@javixo1997]

Would you recommend this lens for scanning 35mm film?

[@MicaelWidell]

Not sure - I did not test if it has distorsion unfortunately, which can be annoying when scanning film. Otherwise it is probably great.

[@ram84364]

I am having Fujifilm XT-5 , shall I go with this lens or Laowa 60mm macro please suggest.

[@MicaelWidell]

For that camera you should get the Laowa 65mm: bit.ly/mwlaowa65

[@JayPark-pz6ex]

7artisans or tt artisans macro lens, which one do you recommend more?

[@MicaelWidell]

They are pretty similar. Watch both my reviews and pick the one you think is best for you. Both are great.

[@JayPark-pz6ex]

@@MicaelWidell okay. Thank you so much

[@manuelmadriz1969]

Hi man, im looking your video because i have this lens, you told about fix it with black velvet, i would try it but i didnt find anything on te web, can you tell me please how to do it? thanks a lot. Congrat for that videos by the way

[@MicaelWidell]

Check my latest video about extension tubes. I talk about black velvet there.

[@manuelmadriz1969]

@@MicaelWidell showed it, and thx for the response, i will try desmount the len and atach velvet

[@maheshsuradkar]

Ttartisan 40mm or 7artisan 60mm mark ii fir fujifilm?? You have reviewed both but did not compare them.. which one should i buy.. plz reply

[@MicaelWidell]

They are pretty much equal in performance. Pick the one you feel like - you can't go wrong with either.

[@maheshsuradkar]

@@MicaelWidell thanks for the reply 🙏🙏

[@phillean]

Thanks a useful review. TTArtisans said they will fix the reflection problem. It would be good to see a review in the future.

[@ChristianThueringer]

great photos and review, I feel the on screen text is annoying in the first half

[@MicaelWidell]

thanks for the feedback!

[@samsen3965]

Must admit, I really envy your friendly bees and bugs! 2:28 We can't get close to ours on this side of the pond! Not sure if this is a European vs American thingy🤓😎😁 or Bee's lives matter more here!

[@MicaelWidell]

It differs a lot between individuals and also depending on weather :) For example it is very uncommon that I manage to photograph a bumblebee without it flying away well before my camera is close.

[@gwadeconet]

Great video

[@Srikanth_Lucky007]

Hello I am your subscriber from India,I am using this lens with fujifilm xt200 and trying to take capture something but shoot button not working means not able to take capture

[@MicaelWidell]

You have to enable the setting to shoot without lens. It is in your menu somewhere.

[@gamgoom85]

The pergear 2:1 pleeeeeeease 😢😢

[@MicaelWidell]

Coming very soon :)

[@Gogogordy1]

I must be the only one who doesn’t mind the lens cap….

[@CarloFerraro]

The resell value of these TT is ZERO!

[@MicaelWidell]

Since the new price is so close to zero I am not surprised