TTArtisan vs Fujifilm // 27mm f2.8 POV Street Photography

[@claudio_salvalaio]

Despite the vignetting, the images actually look more vibrant and with better contrast with the ttartisans. I just bought it, waiting for it to arrive. Thanx for the video 👍

[@WoodenAxle]

I agree! You’re quite welcome

[@heisenberg470]

You can easily add the vignetting in post production, if you have the Fuji.

[@neilmontgomery3470]

I agree, the vignetting doesn't look that bad and actually suits some of the images. Its only really noticeable when you shoot wide open and in any case if you don't like it is a one click fix in most image editors.

[@hiramabiff885]

My TTArtisan was delivered today. I have a lot of their lenses, so I was confident in this lens. I primarily bought it as a discreet street lens for my X-Pro1 and X-E3 cameras. I live in the mountains and went outside and shot about a dozen photos. I like the lens a lot. The most stunning aspect was a shot off the back deck into the dense forest and mountain view from our deck. At f8 the sharpness and resolution was incredible. Corner to corner every leaf, every detail in the tree bark was tack sharp. The Bokeh is good. Certainly not to the level of some of my other lenses but with my Amazon points I got the lens for $97. I primarily shoot in B&W but I did a portrait of our fat orange Cat Bindi and the colors and detail rivaled lenses costing ten times or more the price of this lens. I have been a working photographer for fifty years. Decades ago, when I was a fledgling photojournalist I had the privilege to share some time with W. Eugene Smith and during our time together he shared he always burned in vignettes when he printed to draw attention to the subject matter. This lens vignettes. Me good.

[@KingofStreet3]

Can’t go wrong with the price of the TT but man. The size is what’s got me thinking here

[@FaustPoon]

I have been using the ttartisan for my x t30 for a couple weeks now. This is my first foray into photography so take what I say with a grain of salt. But for $150 you really can learn to forgive the vignetting given what you get...sharp and quick autofocus and great color, small form factor...really great value.

[@WoodenAxle]

Yes, regardless of experience, I know you’ll WAY MORE than $150 worth of Dun out of that lens.

[@stevegodsell]

Owned both of these and the R WR, if money is no object the latest Fuji gives that weather sealed assurance (UK dweller, if it ain't raining now it will be in five minutes), the slim pancake goodness and that aperture ring. But the Fuji mk i would be my budjet choice. If I wanted a pancake TTArtisan it has to be the manual 25mm f2.

[@shira_yone]

How is the TTArtisan 25mm f2, is it much better than the 27mm f2.8? I'm sort of interested in it's twin brother lens, the 50mm f2 (same lens body and all) which on an APS-C sensor would be a hilarious pancake telephoto lens and that sounds like fun personally.

[@nandiwardhanawaranugraha6002]

@@shira_yoneless vignetting on 25mm f2

[@jarosawzon4272]

Fuji has also strong vignetting but LR correct this and additionally you can't turn it off. Just use for example Iridient Developer to develop files and disable lens profile. You will see how strong vignetting Fujinon has.

[@BillWhitworth]

Blows my mind the number of people that comment without watching the whole video or listening to the narration. 😏 Looks like the TT is a steal for the price no matter which version of the Fuji you pick up. Like others I kinda like the vignetting. Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodenAxle]

😂 so true! The TTArtisan truly is a steal of a lens! Thanks for watching.

[@homecareful]

I've got it. It's a great little lens. It's easy to forget at less than 1/2 the cost of the Fuji 27mm, it doesn't have to be better. In fact, it comes very close to being an equal-and that is more than enough.

[@WoodenAxle]

Well said!

[@ikezensen]

The TTArtisan seems to have more of a orange tint and more vignetting, still good for those who don't mind.

[@deffunc]

I'm using the TTArtisans with an X-E3 and I really like it. I've learnt to treat it as an f4.0 lens though, as f2.8 has a bit too much "character" ;-) From f4.0 to f8 it is very good. The only real flaw is flaring.

[@mrjwhite]

The vignetting is actually pleasing on the TT.

[@WoodenAxle]

I agree!!

[@davidvongries]

I think the Fuji lens has more character. Thank you for the comparison! :)

[@leonwong95]

Get both if you can afford it. I mean why not 😜 Aside that, love the contrast on ttartisan but when it comes to the sky color straight out of the camera, I love the fuji a lot more. TTartisan give a more higher contrast intense look to it while Fuji provides a calmer, softer gentle look to it

[@awake780]

I came for the lens review, but stayed for the music. Good review for both things.

[@WoodenAxle]

Thanks!!!! I wrote and played the drums for Interstates for nearly a decade! I miss making music with those guys. Did you watch the Interstates video I linked in the description?

[@awake780]

@@WoodenAxle not yet, but I’m definitely going to. I’m a drummer myself, and I really appreciated what your contribution brought to the energy of the song.

[@NathanGuarnieri]

To me the TT has that "Kodak Gold" feel when I see the images.

[@WoodenAxle]

Agreed!

[@valdiskrebs566]

The TTArtisan seems to have a "built-in" -0.3 to -0.5 Exposure Comp... maybe revealing more contrast that way. I usually shoot at < 0 Exposure Comp so I tend to like that look.

[@WoodenAxle]

Well said.

[@HaiTomVlog]

Wow I was impressed with the TTArtisan, not going to lie... Excellent comparison between the two, nice video!

[@WoodenAxle]

Yes, I was shocked. Thank you!

[@DrDrGerhard]

I prefer the contrast and colours of the TT. But I needed a WR lens for my trail running kit.

[@1bozina]

Great video! I just snatched up The TTArtisan from B&H for $149.00 w/free shipping. I was able to "find" the Fuji WR (it's sold out almost everywhere rt now) for $399.00 but the budget is a little tight and the 27mm prime is a 2ndary lens since I also have the 18-55 f/2.8-4.0 OIS... I wanted something smaller so, I figured WTH for $150.00... My assessment is the same. The TTArtisan is a good deal for the price and it offers up some nice character in addition to the heavy vignetting. It may not be quite as small as the Fuji but the price is smaller and for a "beater" lens it's a keeper.

[@WoodenAxle]

Well said! Glad you like it as much as I do!

[@grilledlettuce4028]

This video is so cool man. I have a TT on the way but saw this in my feed, glad I watched ❤it

[@WoodenAxle]

Right on! Let me know what you think about it!

[@williamgordon4001]

I came to the opposite conclusion. I was thinking all through that you've sold me on the Fuji over the TT haha

[@WoodenAxle]

Well, a year later and I now own the Fuji, too!

[@ekkanofiqandriyana7325]

I love the vignetting onthe TT shots

[@miriamonan6947]

I think you chose just the right one, although it was a tough decision.

[@seed157]

Glad to finf this video A TTartisan is sold for 140 and Fuji for 200 in my area. I love that the fuji is smaller but the TT looks in my opinion more vintage and Im need the lens for my XE1. Seriously in dilemma here

[@WoodenAxle]

Have you decided yet?

[@seed157]

@@WoodenAxle i haggled the Fuji down to 170 and immediately snatched it 😂. It arrived this morning and definitely not regreting it. Im sure the TTartisan is beautiful too but Fuji it is for me :)

[@migooohagaming6524]

Excellent comparison! The fuji gives a more professional look imo. More details preserved in the shadows. But the ttartisan for 150$ is a bargain.

[@huntrrams]

I like that the ttartisan gives it’s a more retro feel

[@WoodenAxle]

Totally agree!

[@showdaKOs]

I like the retro/modern look of the TT Artisan better (never had the fuji for real), but that vigneting get really annoying some times. Far for my main lens but it's the one on my camera, cuz it's still a very good wolk around, every day lens on a small body.

[@WoodenAxle]

For sure

[@Baujahr90erAG]

Despite the vignetting (which can be removed afterwards very easily) it is actually extremely impressive what you can get for 150 bucks. It is so cheap in fact that i will give it a try. its not a large investment.

[@jonevans35mm]

great comparison, were these jpeg sooc? which film sim?

[@WoodenAxle]

Yes, SOOC, and I used FujiXWeekly Porta400

[@gdonson4440]

I am a novice to photography but I think Artisan has better color to me, bought it today

[@WoodenAxle]

How you liking the TTA?

[@fredro833]

Thanks for this video man, was really helpful

[@WoodenAxle]

You bet

[@ChaosKamiKaze]

Did you have the “hood” on the TTArtisan? And Does the vignette get better without the supposed “hood”?

[@zekirami1145]

Good video but the sound 🔉 of the music higher than your voice .. so which lenes u recommend iam thinking 🤔 to buy one of them boxing day .. now I have Sigma 56mm and what u think about fuji 35mm f2 thanks

[@WoodenAxle]

Sorry about the sound. I’m keeping the TTArtisan.

[@mirandonarthur1649]

It was shoot in RAW or JPEG ? If JPEG, witch simulation et details ? 😊

[@WoodenAxle]

JPEG, with FujiXWeekly’s portra 400

[@mirandonarthur1649]

@@WoodenAxlethank you ! I order it (Fuji) yesterday with an XT5.

[@leonardpopp4636]

Would it be possible to get some of the shown images as the original files in either version (Fuji & TTArtisan)? I really would like to test them for my purposes in Lightroom to make a decision. :) Thanks

[@WoodenAxle]

Unfortunately not. I wish I could. Sorry.

[@DavidLeicamFotografia]

some photos I like more of fuji and others of Ttartisan.

[@WoodenAxle]

Same, but for the money, it’s hard to say no to the TTArtisan

[@Tomvaneester]

i've fallen into the TT artisan trap too often allready. The vignetting is just too much for me. I end up using a lens 2 times and then selling it at a loss.

[@whatthefitt]

Best comparison video short and sweet! Any idea if there’s any free software to remove vignetting?

[@WoodenAxle]

Thanks! No, I’ve not seen a firmware update, yet.

[@spartak1a]

Hi, what color profile have you been using? Picture colors are very different from the ones on video.

[@WoodenAxle]

A slight variation on Fuji Weekly’s Portra 400

[@danj2235]

Have you noticed any AF issues yet? My copy doesnt seem to nail de focus, like if it had back focus issues... I get much better results using manual focus, so the optics are fine.

[@WoodenAxle]

I haven’t noticed any issues. How long have you had the lens? Maybe you could return it in case you got a faulty one?

[@nyomanambara7711]

i'm torn between this new ttartisan 27mm or used fujinon 18mm f2

[@WoodenAxle]

Two totally different lens. I own both, and if I could only have one, I'd go with the TTArtisan. The 18mm is REEALLY wide, a great lens, but really wide for daily use. That's the beauty of the TTArtisan, the amount of use you can get out of it.

[@nyomanambara7711]

@@WoodenAxle thank's for the reply, i live 7 years with 18mm, ricoh gr (apsc) and fujifilm X70. I might get this ttartisan for my new fujifilm XM1. Cheers.

[@eswag153]

Fuji looks like film. It's no competition unless you're going for a different look

[@WoodenAxle]

Fuji looks great, that’s for sure. I would have agreed with your second comment had I not been shooting a Ricoh GRIIIx lately. It’s pretty darn close. Working in a video for it now.

[@ben.huynh.2012]

I think of the size I would buy the fujinon, the first generation of the 27mm you can get cheaper, otherwise $400 for the new generation.

[@WoodenAxle]

This was a new vs new test. The first gen Fuji is still 2x the price on KEH.com or MPB.com. You may be able to do slightly better on eBay. Good luck!

[@ben.huynh.2012]

@@WoodenAxle you tested with the old Fujinon 27mm. The new one has an aperture ring and is wr !

[@WoodenAxle]

@@ben.huynh.2012 ok, cool. Thanks!

[@JonathanAdami]

it'd be nice to hear your voice a little louder over the music tho, but thanks for the video, I'm still waiting for my xpro3 in the mail, I already have the TT artisan, it looks a lot smaller in person than I imagined watching all the videos, I'm surprised!

[@WoodenAxle]

For sure. Have you watched any of the new videos? Has the audio gotten better? Also, if you get a chance, let me know what you think about the X-Pro3. I opted for the 2 to save some money

[@JonathanAdami]

@@WoodenAxle I haven't, yeah sorry youtube is weird that way, you're new to me but that doesn't mean that video is new to you haha I'll check the new stuff. For sure, I can't wait, I had the Xpro1 when it was released, sold it 5 years ago and regretted that ever since :)

[@WoodenAxle]

@@JonathanAdami never too late to get one!

[@desmondedwards6309]

$205 for the Artisan or😊 $740 for the Fuji in Canada.

[@shanews100]

Hi mate how are the autofocus performance between these two lenses thanks

[@WoodenAxle]

For stills I felt like the TTArtisan got what I wanted to be in focus in focus 100% of that walk where the Fuji was about 80%. I haven't tested the AF on video.

[@Frank-yb9hf]

thanks for the video. Maybe you show your face in the next one? 😉

[@WoodenAxle]

Maybe one day. I do have a video posted of an artist talk I gave.

[@Jack44297]

It’s got to be fuji if i can find it haha

[@TheBenefactorZ]

How is it for video?

[@WoodenAxle]

I didn’t use it for video. I bet it’d be fine, especially with a camera with IS.

[@tywinlannister2208]

Has the cat been found?

[@WoodenAxle]

Hahaha!!!! Signs are still up!

[@tywinlannister2208]

@@WoodenAxle Awww I feel bad for cat and the cat person. Nice images though, I like how the color pops with the artisan.

[@jordanwilliams1546]

Seems like the corners are dark on the TTartisan

[@WoodenAxle]

Yes, I agree. The vignetting is pretty dramatic, but I like it!

[@VolkovithaDesu]

I think I like more the tartisan 😂

[@persona5401]

the artisan produced vignetting more than fuji.

[@5000Helme]

Its because lense correction is enabled on the fuji

[@sanghoonjoo3976]

fuji27mm .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ttartisan27mm