NigelG Posted April 22, 2022 Share #281 Posted April 22, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) The barrel diameters are different AFAIK. I’ve just received my second copy of the lens (so I can keep one glued to my M9M) - yet to test it but it will be an interesting QA check - my first copy is super sharp across the field, a little behind my ‘ cron ASPH v2 with a slight mid-field dip but still really good - and that’s wide open at 5.6. As a “street”/hyoerfocal lens is fab. I paid only $286 inc shipping (£222 or €265) Re the hood my first one lost paint on its edge in my (soft) pocket on its first outing. The second one is staying in the box while I investigate a 37-39 step up with the Elmar 50 hood. As per a previous post - I paid more for a Leica metal lens hood…. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 22, 2022 Posted April 22, 2022 Hi NigelG, Take a look here TTArtisan 28mm f5.6. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Simone_DF Posted April 22, 2022 Share #282 Posted April 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Dennis said: I would not buy a new but already worn lens. Just saying. Some people do love buying used underwear though 😁 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 22, 2022 Share #283 Posted April 22, 2022 I do like the idea that TTA might release a black version but I'm not at all keen on the shagged-out look of the one shown above; IMO it looks a bit silly. Additionally if I had a lens which looked like that I'd then need to attack my black-paint camera with a Brillo-Pad to make them match in the aesthetic stakes... Philip. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 22, 2022 Share #284 Posted April 22, 2022 I think they may have been influenced by Light Lens Lab who launched a "worn" BP version of their 35 BP cron. I know the (rare) matt BP Leica Summaron reissue sold out very quickly but didn't match any camera finish at the time AFAIK. I would have thought that TT could use their (cough) less stringent environmental regulations (cough literally) to maybe produce a black chrome version (as it's brass-bodied). I have looked at an "OSLO" special edition monochrom 246 and think this is maybe the only black chrome version of the Summaron (and is limited to 10(!) pieces ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted April 22, 2022 Share #285 Posted April 22, 2022 Breaking News: TTArtisan is hiring people to use hardly brand new gear and make it with patina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboy Posted April 23, 2022 Share #286 Posted April 23, 2022 19 hours ago, erniethemilk said: 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! There you go 🙂 Awesome thanks! Wow i didnt expect TTartisans would go over and above by wearing out the brass for us...However i thought the point of the brassing was a unique way that personalised the gear after years (hard/loving) use. A fingerprint of its age/ user so to speak. But having that effect to come straight out the box is kind of weird...like as if its cheating. Certainly itll look odd if the rest of ones gear has no trace of wear at all🤣🤣 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslabovitz Posted April 23, 2022 Share #287 Posted April 23, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, cboy said: A fingerprint of its age/ user so to speak. But having that effect to come straight out the box is kind of weird...like as if its cheating. This has been happening in the musical instrument world for a while, especially electric guitars. For example: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HDSSoCalPWR--charvel-super-stock-sc1-artist-signature-limited-edition-henrik-danhage-electric-guitar-white-relic Also, see contemporary fashion, with pre-ripped jeans, etc. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboy Posted April 23, 2022 Share #288 Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, jslabovitz said: Also, see contemporary fashion, with pre-ripped jeans, etc. Also with patched elbows for tweed jackets😂.horses for courses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 29, 2022 Share #289 Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 9:15 PM, NigelG said: I think they may have been influenced by Light Lens Lab who launched a "worn" BP version of their 35 BP cron... To be fair to LLB and the '8 Element' I believe the vast majority of the 'Released to the Public' lenses were simply either Satin-Chrome or Back-Paint. I've seen snaps & reviews where clapped-out 'Pre-Worn' lenses were featured but were these things really offered in (proportionally-speaking) significant numbers? In all honesty I have no idea how the sales-figures might pan-out. Nor, really, do I care. Off-topic I know, but - just for the halibut - a shamelessly gratuitous (and never-before-seen!) snap of my Un-Molested LLL 8 Element in her natural habitat of my M-D Typ-262; 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! I really don't need a pre-brassed lens. That 'aesthetic' will come to all my kit in due time... Philip. 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I really don't need a pre-brassed lens. That 'aesthetic' will come to all my kit in due time... Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/326776-ttartisan-28mm-f56/?do=findComment&comment=4426736'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted April 30, 2022 Share #290 Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, pippy said: To be fair to LLB and the '8 Element' I believe the vast majority of the 'Released to the Public' lenses were simply either Satin-Chrome or Back-Paint. I've seen snaps & reviews where clapped-out 'Pre-Worn' lenses were featured but were these things really offered in (proportionally-speaking) significant numbers? In all honesty I have no idea how the sales-figures might pan-out. Nor, really, do I care. Off-topic I know, but - just for the halibut - a shamelessly gratuitous (and never-before-seen!) snap of my Un-Molested LLL 8 Element in her natural habitat of my M-D Typ-262; 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! I really don't need a pre-brassed lens. That 'aesthetic' will come to all my kit in due time... Philip. I agree, I was holding out for the black TTA 28 5.6 lens, but this way overdone brassed look just does not work for me. I take care of my gear, and let it age gracefully. This will look seriously dopey unless your camera is just as beat up. Still holding out that they will make a regular black lens, and charge a premium for the worn out version to those who like to look like they took a lot of pics... Edited April 30, 2022 by Huss 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted May 1, 2022 Share #291 Posted May 1, 2022 A few extra shots w/ the mighty 28 TTA. Pippy, I got a generic vented 37mm thread hood. It works just fine. Less intrusive (as size and VF blockage) than the original one. And my lens looks now more black and less silver 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! 2 1 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/326776-ttartisan-28mm-f56/?do=findComment&comment=4427165'>More sharing options...
cboy Posted May 11, 2022 Share #292 Posted May 11, 2022 https://photorumors.com/2022/05/10/also-coming-soon-black-ttartisan-28mm-f-5-6-lens-for-leica-m-mount/ A non pre brassed version Credit IMG sourced from photorumours site 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! 2 1 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/326776-ttartisan-28mm-f56/?do=findComment&comment=4433150'>More sharing options...
hmzimelka Posted May 11, 2022 Share #293 Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) It's looking good in black! Also, the inside brass is black too, which should reduce some propensity to flare or ghost. From www.photorumors.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 May 11, 2022 by hmzimelka 3 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/326776-ttartisan-28mm-f56/?do=findComment&comment=4433222'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 12, 2022 Share #294 Posted May 12, 2022 17 hours ago, cboy said: https://photorumors.com/2022/05/10/also-coming-soon-black-ttartisan-28mm-f-5-6-lens-for-leica-m-mount/ A non pre brassed version Credit IMG sourced from photorumours site 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! Now THAT is what I've been waiting for! And why I held out on getting the silver version. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Posted June 14, 2022 Share #295 Posted June 14, 2022 Hi, the infinity focus on my ttArtisan 28 5.6 was slightly off so I recalibrated it but now Im having focusing issues elsewhere. i managed to recalibrate using the chart but it still feels slightly out. Is there another way of rcalibrating the lens? Im a street photogrrapher and use zone focusing. Many Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted June 14, 2022 Share #296 Posted June 14, 2022 In case you are still dissatisfied, a new GOLD version will be out soon https://weibo.com/1406762187/Lx3tZF7b4?pagetype=profilefeed 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! 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/326776-ttartisan-28mm-f56/?do=findComment&comment=4453936'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted June 14, 2022 Share #297 Posted June 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Simone_DF said: In case you are still dissatisfied, a new GOLD version will be out soon https://weibo.com/1406762187/Lx3tZF7b4?pagetype=profilefeed 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! Perfect for unobtrusive candid shots... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted June 14, 2022 Share #298 Posted June 14, 2022 Well it gives another focal length option for the M10-P ASC Edition while maintaining the hideous gold-lens-on-matt-black-body look... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_Kreuz Posted June 14, 2022 Share #299 Posted June 14, 2022 Am 20.11.2021 um 21:11 schrieb davorb: Am I the only one intrigued by this lens? I’ve never owned a Chinese lens before, so it might be fun to try it. How dare you (in a Leica forum) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted June 15, 2022 Share #300 Posted June 15, 2022 17 hours ago, Lancashire said: Hi, the infinity focus on my ttArtisan 28 5.6 was slightly off so I recalibrated it but now Im having focusing issues elsewhere. i managed to recalibrate using the chart but it still feels slightly out. Is there another way of rcalibrating the lens? Im a street photogrrapher and use zone focusing. Many Thanks Don't use the chart. Calibrate it at infinity again aiming at a subject as close to infinity as you can get eg the moon, distant mountain etc. and when you do that use the rf patch, not the infinity hard stop on the focus ring. Every 7A/TTA lens I’ve seen focuses past infinity on the hard stop. Some claim the TTA 28 5.6 does not but perhaps your example is the exception? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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