hteasley Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 26, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) A few years ago, when people were trashing cheap Chinese lenses because they were pretty universally poor, I said, "Someday we're going to wake up to a cheap Chinese lens that's really actually very good." I have bought several of these over the years, because they're generally cheap enough to take a flier on, and they've been getting better. I just got the TTArtisans 35/1,4 and I think they've hit the quality bar to be taken seriously. I really like this lens. I've always wanted the Summilux FLE (I had an earlier ASPH, sold it), but wow, the amount of marginal value added, for an additional $5500 over this lens, is becoming finer and finer. And for Voigtlanders and Zeiss that are 2-3x the price, they need to feel the pressure. This is a nice lens. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 18 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310908-ttartisan-3514/?do=findComment&comment=3999831'>More sharing options...
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hteasley Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted June 26, 2020 I like the way it draws, I like the focus transition, it's perfectly sharp in the center... there's not a lot to dislike here. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310908-ttartisan-3514/?do=findComment&comment=3999832'>More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 26, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 26, 2020 I use one and it’s great. Gets a bad rap but not deserved. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted June 27, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 27, 2020 These images are fine examples of the lens, it’s appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aguilera85 Posted June 27, 2020 Share #5 Posted June 27, 2020 I was really interested in one but I decided to take a gamble on a Summilux Pre-Asph... Slightly making me regret the purchase... Slightly lol. But if you keep posting great samples I might have to pick one up for when I need some modern coatings and flare resistance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuc001 Posted June 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 29, 2020 I bought this lens as a stop-gap solution whilst I save up for the 35mm Summilux FLE. Once calibrated it captures a surprising amount of detail for the price, and renders OOF areas smoother than the CV 35mm F1.4 IMO. For the first pic, focused on the mannequin’s chin at F1.4 and in the raw file when zoomed in, you can see the fabric detail of the neck and blouse. OOF area and highlights are rendered smoothly to my liking. Bokeh is prone to swirling though so if one doesn’t like that then best to avoid this lens. For the second pic, also at F1.4, can see water stains on the windows when zoomed in. Although one can see barrel distortion at the edges of the frame here but it’s acceptable for the price I think. Both pics are straight OOC on my M10-P, with 35mm Summilux ASPH lens profile applied in camera. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310908-ttartisan-3514/?do=findComment&comment=4001123'>More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 29, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 29, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310908-ttartisan-3514/?do=findComment&comment=4001529'>More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted July 1, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 1, 2020 I'm not sure where this lens gets bad rap. On 6/26/2020 at 5:22 PM, jdlaing said: I use one and it’s great. Gets a bad rap but not deserved. I'm not sure where it gets bad rap. The only bad about this lens is its size. Personally, I can't deal with lenses protruding into the frame lines. This is why I opted for more expensive and something like three times compact 35 1.4 II Nokton. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted July 1, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 1, 2020 Hello Kostya (and Jim too) I think bad rap comes from perhaps a little Leica envy...a v good lens..great size, cost and very nice to use. Must admit I'm on Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 version 1, the smallest and takes 39mm filters. Also really looks good on any Leica camera. Even wide open it's pretty good, and in post can sharpen even further if you want to shave. 😁 Closing down can have bit of back focus in next couple f-stops, but if you use it enough can learn to compensate...like some Leica lenses. Or just use EVF..😛 I like your pages, cheers. ... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84bravo Posted July 4, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 4, 2020 I bought this lens and adjusted the focus cam right away. I was very disappointed with the lens because it was soft wide open and was about to pass it on. Before putting it on that auction site I adjusted the focus cam again and like magic the lens came to life! It's sharp as a tack now. I've decided to keep it even though I have a Leica 35mm f1.4 asph. It's quite a good lens for the money just like all of the other 7Artisans and TTArtisans lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted July 4, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 4, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 2:15 PM, hteasley said: A few years ago, when people were trashing cheap Chinese lenses because they were pretty universally poor, I said, "Someday we're going to wake up to a cheap Chinese lens that's really actually very good." I have bought several of these over the years, because they're generally cheap enough to take a flier on, and they've been getting better. I just got the TTArtisans 35/1,4 and I think they've hit the quality bar to be taken seriously. I really like this lens. I've always wanted the Summilux FLE (I had an earlier ASPH, sold it), but wow, the amount of marginal value added, for an additional $5500 over this lens, is becoming finer and finer. And for Voigtlanders and Zeiss that are 2-3x the price, they need to feel the pressure. This is a nice lens. Thanks for sharing, pictures look awesome. Can you please share a picture of the OVF to see a real-life viewfinder blockage? That's would be helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom.w.bn Posted July 4, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 4, 2020 How is the distortion of this lens? The Voigtländer Nokton 35 1.4 is not stellar hear (to say it politely) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted July 4, 2020 Share #13 Posted July 4, 2020 4 hours ago, tom.w.bn said: How is the distortion of this lens? The Voigtländer Nokton 35 1.4 is not stellar hear (to say it politely) Very easily fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, tom.w.bn said: How is the distortion of this lens? The Voigtländer Nokton 35 1.4 is not stellar hear (to say it politely) Not present enough to bother me. I don't have many shots where it would be an issue. Here are a couple that would show it: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Here's a shot that shows some barrel distortion that I should probably correct: Edited July 4, 2020 by hteasley Added a photo 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Here's a shot that shows some barrel distortion that I should probably correct: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310908-ttartisan-3514/?do=findComment&comment=4004026'>More sharing options...
hteasley Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted July 4, 2020 I have a flickr album with some shots using this lens at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmNLLAwJ I used this lens for the last dozen or so shots there, shooting at a variety of apertures. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowz Posted July 7, 2020 Share #16 Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) I recently got one for my M9M. I can't wait to give it a work out on some tough scenes..... it has some big shoes to fill with the other lenses I use on the Monochrom: Leica 90mm f2 Summicrom Pre APO (1986 vintage) 7 Artisans 75mm f1.25 v1 (1957 vintage) Canon 50mm f1.4 LTM via adaptor Edited July 7, 2020 by Cowz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted July 7, 2020 Share #17 Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Cowz said: 7 Artisans 75mm f1.25 v1 (1957 vintage) Is it 1957 vintage? I'm listening... Edited July 7, 2020 by jaeger 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowz Posted July 8, 2020 Share #18 Posted July 8, 2020 DOH..... wrong line.... I meant the Canon was 1957..... sheesh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 8, 2020 Share #19 Posted July 8, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 9:33 PM, Ko.Fe. said: The only bad about this lens is its size. Personally, I can't deal with lenses protruding into the frame lines. This is why I opted for more expensive and something like three times compact 35 1.4 II Nokton. I agree - but I'm trying it on for size. Mine arrived today, and while I'm just starting to try it out, I am impressed with the "presentation of quality" effort they are making. While it doesn't come with a lens case, it's in a red velvet lined, flip-lid "presentation" box worthy of Leica. Also, the focusing cam is a "flat cam" that moves in and out while rotated, like an M mount should use. The "7A" 35 f2 uses a sloped cam which contacts the camera cam-follower differently, and I couldn't get it to adjust perfectly for both my M9 and M10. However, the flat cam of this lens also adjusts, but focus is the same on both my M9 & 10. Kudos. That makes the self-adjust feature a real plus. This is my largest "sub-90" M lens, and I prefer the size of the Nokton 35 1.4. But I'll use this for a while and see if the images can overcome my aversion to the size. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted August 1, 2020 Share #20 Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) Will be caught dead with lens looking like this. https://leicarumors.com/ Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 1, 2020 by rramesh 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310908-ttartisan-3514/?do=findComment&comment=4019206'>More sharing options...
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