cboy Posted April 22, 2022 Share #281 Posted April 22, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, erniethemilk said: Anyone else notice the TT Artisan post on Instagram? A black ‘brassed’ version of the 28mm f5.6 is on the way. Haters are going to hate, but it sure does look nice. Can you post a screenshot? Not everyone is instagramer 🙂. Been holding out to get a black version. Brass is a bonus! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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erniethemilk Posted April 22, 2022 Share #282 Posted April 22, 2022 1 hour ago, cboy said: Can you post a screenshot? Not everyone is instagramer 🙂. Been holding out to get a black version. Brass is a bonus! 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 🙂 5 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! There you go 🙂 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/326776-ttartisan-28mm-f56/?do=findComment&comment=4422765'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2022 Share #283 Posted April 22, 2022 wow, looks great...and brass.... 😳 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted April 22, 2022 Share #284 Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) I would prefer, w/o doubt, the black version instead. All my lenses are black, and I recently bought the silver because it was the only version available. Still happy. But seeing the IG picture above makes me think about two things: I hope it will not be like the low-quality material of the hood, which instead of patina, the painting is literally falling off. Second, someone in the factory works like Steven with the sandpaper to make the patina effect. It's not just marketing. I would not buy a new but already worn lens. Just saying. Edited April 22, 2022 by Dennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 22, 2022 Share #285 Posted April 22, 2022 The silver version is made of brass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted April 22, 2022 Share #286 Posted April 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, jdlaing said: The silver version is made of brass. Yes, I know. I'm saying that is just marketing to show (as the picture above) a new lens with patina that look like a 1960 black M4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted April 22, 2022 Share #287 Posted April 22, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Where can I get a new copy of the hood to go on my 1950’s lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 22, 2022 Share #288 Posted April 22, 2022 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted April 22, 2022 Share #289 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 22, 2022 Share #290 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 22, 2022 Share #291 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted April 22, 2022 Share #292 Posted April 22, 2022 This brassing is setting trends - first the Light Lens Labs pre-brassed lenses, followed by the brassed lightmeters (see here) and now a brand new TTArtisan pre-brassed 28mm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted April 22, 2022 Share #293 Posted April 22, 2022 Breaking News: TTArtisan is hiring people to use hardly brand new gear and make it with patina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboy Posted April 23, 2022 Share #294 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslabovitz Posted April 23, 2022 Share #295 Posted April 23, 2022 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboy Posted April 23, 2022 Share #296 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 29, 2022 Share #297 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 Quote 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 #298 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted May 1, 2022 Share #299 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 Quote 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 #300 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 Quote 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...
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