The Good + Bad TT Artisan 27mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X Mount.

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  • The TT Artisan 27mm f/2.8 AF lens for Fujifilm X Mount is a weird lens. It's actually really sharp, even at F/2.8, and chromatic aberration is well-controlled. However, this is a poor-performing lens in other areas, including low contrast wide open, vignetting, and serious flare. Would I recommend this lens? Yes and no, depending on what you're looking for. Please check out my full written review at Fujilove Magazine here:
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  • @TungstenOvergaard
    @TungstenOvergaard Рік тому +41

    Considering that Fujifilm is charging +600 USD/EUR for a 18mm f2… PLEASE TT Artisans make an affordable 18 AF!!!!

  • @joekewlvideos
    @joekewlvideos Рік тому +2

    Where are the straps you have with your cameras from? Totally digging all the aesthetic.

  • @ofthenearfuture
    @ofthenearfuture Рік тому +11

    Thanks for making this into a video, as I appreciated the article. This was probably the best review I've seen of this lens though... and I've watched all of them haha. Because I actually just ordered this lens for myself, but it's not here yet. This is will be only my second lens for Fuji after the 16-80, so I'm looking forward to experiencing it. Though I do also shoot some Canon FD lenses, so the rendering might not be too far off what I'm used to!

    • @ronjose51
      @ronjose51 3 місяці тому

      How did you like it?

  • @user-by1zc6gw1b
    @user-by1zc6gw1b 9 місяців тому

    Great review ❤ how it is perform with XT 100 ?

  • @enterthetychoscope
    @enterthetychoscope Рік тому +4

    Looks like you might have got your wish for high performance F2 27mm from Voigtlander! Hope to see some reviews on that soon.

  • @kevykev555
    @kevykev555 Рік тому +2

    Stellar and concise review, thank you Take

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!!

    • @kevykev555
      @kevykev555 Рік тому +1

      @@bigheadtaco I always recommend your videos to my peers. Godbless you and Camera Girl

  • @evtimstefanov8377
    @evtimstefanov8377 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @homecareful
    @homecareful 11 місяців тому

    Great review. I subscribed. And I bought the lens. Excellent point, "There are filters that cost more than this."

  • @jtes1442
    @jtes1442 Рік тому +8

    I used the TT Artisan 27 2.8 with my XT5 and I enjoyed it. it's a fun lens perfect for travel. Can't wait for the next iteration. Also, I hope Fuji releases an update to the 18 F2.

  • @motleypixel
    @motleypixel 11 місяців тому

    4:22 how hard is it for manufactures to add a WR seal...really, how hard!? Thank you for the review btw.

  • @makagio
    @makagio 19 днів тому

    Would a lens hood or filter help with shooting into the sun to eliminate flares?
    Would this be a good travel lens and take hiking?

  • @darinwatkins747
    @darinwatkins747 6 місяців тому +1

    How about the Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm F/2 ? Super sharp with a great manual focus ring and true infinity ♾️

  • @isthatxavier92
    @isthatxavier92 4 місяці тому

    Does it improve with a lens filter? (Flaring)

  • @davegesell5470
    @davegesell5470 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the review. Far more pros than cons as far as I'm concerned. Think I might order one soon, and hope that the QC is better than with the 7.5mm Fisheye* I had to send back.
    *Optically the lens was fine, but the focus ring wasn't oriented correctly. To focus at infinity I had to set the ring at 0.5 metres, so scale focusing was impossible. The store checked the other one they had in stock and it had the same problem.

  • @kevin.itruth6880
    @kevin.itruth6880 Рік тому +2

    They're releasing this for Sony soon so I was excited and looking into it more. The insane flaring issue and lack of lens coating is a major flaw I can't get over. I like to shoot on bright days so I'm going to be passing on this one for now. I heard from others TTArtisan has flaring issues on all their lenses.

    • @tkyoham7744
      @tkyoham7744 Рік тому +2

      Low quality glass. Literally.

  • @garethnoble11
    @garethnoble11 8 місяців тому

    I'm going to try part exchanging my old 27mm (without aperture ring) for the new one with aperture ring. In my dreams I come out with a net payment lower than the TT artisan. In my dreams.

  • @12matze
    @12matze 9 місяців тому +2

    After trying out the tt-artisan and the old 18mm f2.0 I must say: Nothing beats the 23mm f2.0 for travelling.

  • @alexcarpen3201
    @alexcarpen3201 8 місяців тому

    How about the Sigma 30mm f1.4?! Its insanely good

  • @iTedTube
    @iTedTube Рік тому

    My go to lens is the 35mmf2 one, but I would like a pancake one. Do you think I could switch without loosing quality ?
    Nice review !

    • @desireandfire
      @desireandfire 11 місяців тому

      Use both of them! 27mm for travelling maybe

  • @ivardahl-larsen
    @ivardahl-larsen 6 місяців тому

    I find it very good and it is silent on my Fuji xt1 as I have turned off shutter sound. Yes, it is.😊

  • @geirjohannesen667
    @geirjohannesen667 Рік тому +1

    I just checked and it is not possible to update the firmware on a Mac. Windows only.

  • @mattlau
    @mattlau 4 місяці тому

    Great images! I am planning to get this for my XT4. Manual or Autofocus? It's $80 vs $200 in Canada, but I intend to do street photography with it

  • @chrismeetschris
    @chrismeetschris Рік тому +1

    I dig the new set.

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому

      Thanks. Not as cool as yours, but I work with what I have :-)

  • @neilmontgomery3470
    @neilmontgomery3470 8 місяців тому +2

    The Fujifilm 27mm is just far too expensive for an amateur walkabout lens. It is good that TT Artisans have taken the fight to Fujifilm and I think the slight comprises in image quality might be worth it for the intended users.

  • @roykennie92
    @roykennie92 Рік тому +3

    Very pleased with this lens. any small problems can easily be rectified in post.

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому

      Exactly, if you know it’s weaknesses and are good in post, this lens is great since it’s so sharp! Glad you’re happy with it.

  • @LiamPhotoATL
    @LiamPhotoATL Рік тому +2

    FYI the firmware can only be updated using Windows. If you use macOS it becomes unusable

  • @pierrelaviolette670
    @pierrelaviolette670 Рік тому

    I’d also love a sharp, good contrast 27mm f2 lens. No need for pancake, too much compromise. Should be more silent than Fuji’s 27 which is ridiculous. Looks like Ttartisan needs to fix the focus and sharpness on this one. I like ttArtisan when they do a good job but not this one from what I can see.

  • @Kevon420
    @Kevon420 Рік тому +2

    I wish Voigtlander would make a 40mm f2 that was high performance, it doesn’t need to be APO (though their 50mm APO is awesome) but at least to the level of their 35mm Ultron, I would love that. Their 40mm f2.8 lens is just okay.

    • @kevintrudeau6145
      @kevintrudeau6145 11 місяців тому

      Why not adapt the M mount Nokton 40F1.4? Pretty classic bokeh wide open but it quite sharp by F2.8, small, and none of the barrel distortion of the 35F1.4

    • @beyourself9162
      @beyourself9162 5 місяців тому

      Voigtländer produces a 27 mm f2 … just saying….

  • @JayGrapherTh
    @JayGrapherTh Рік тому +4

    this being almost just as compact as the fuji 27 and cheaper makes this looks very interesting and appealing to get

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому +2

      The Fujifilm lens is smaller for sure, but they’re both small enough. The aperture ring is nicer on the Fujifilm, but autofocus is better on the TT Artisan

  • @juliettemansour
    @juliettemansour Рік тому +1

    I have the 23mm 1.4 and love it. I was considering this one but the cons keep me from considering it.

  • @meabster
    @meabster Рік тому +1

    Voigtlander have a 27mm f2 X mount due to be released. Manual focus, of course.

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому +1

      That’s pretty exciting, since Voigtlander makes 40mm lenses for 35mm. I heard Viltrox is working on an AF 27mm f/1.4 for X Mount, but it’ll be a monster size lens.

    • @TungstenOvergaard
      @TungstenOvergaard Рік тому

      @@bigheadtacoit is. Already at Fujirumors site. We have not go for APSC for such monster lenses. Non sense for me.

    • @ofthenearfuture
      @ofthenearfuture Рік тому

      Is that the Ultron? Quite nice lenses those, anyone heard what the price will be?

  • @Princeton_James
    @Princeton_James 2 місяці тому

    On a 2 week wait for the fuji version. Really not worth the price for me. Im canceling that I've and getting this one. 27mm at 2.8 isnt anything to write home about anyway. For 150 why not?

  • @kanatsizkanatli
    @kanatsizkanatli Рік тому

    what material is this made from metal or chinesium?

  • @TorontoBoris
    @TorontoBoris Рік тому +2

    It would be nice if TT Artisans expanded this offering to MFT

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому

      I guess 27mm on MFT would be a weird focal length? 54mm I think? But you’re right, why not? They already have the lens, they just have to swap out the mount and reconfigure the connections.

    • @TorontoBoris
      @TorontoBoris Рік тому

      @@bigheadtaco 55mm and 58mm lenses exist in FF world. It wouldn't be that odd. Plus they had the sigma 30mm offering which was many times more expensive than this.

  • @toomanyhobbies400
    @toomanyhobbies400 10 місяців тому

    I believe we will be treated to a high quality F2.0-27mm APS-C lens very soon. I see it coming from Tamron, Sigma or Rokinon. Two reasons why. The market has been saturated with more common focal lengths. They need to market something new, and the latest craze is to mimic a Fuji X-100V, by adding a pancake lens to your existing APS-C or full frame body. The price on E-bay for used pancake lenses has increased significantly. Sony released their trio of F2.8 and F2.5 lens - and included a 40mm. There aren't a lot of 40mm full equivalent lenses out there, but those that have them seldom give them up. So Rokinon, I am waiting....

  • @user-ne7qv5gt3k
    @user-ne7qv5gt3k 8 місяців тому

    True review

  • @IchBinDerJesko
    @IchBinDerJesko Рік тому

    Nah but I’m stunned about the great stereo sound my iPhone produces😮

  • @aucourant9998
    @aucourant9998 7 місяців тому +1

    I've had some of the best Fuji lenses including the renowned Fujifilm XF16 mm F1.4 R, and I can tell you that the Fuji pancake 27mm f2.8 is a great lens. It is really sharp and for street photography at f5.8 it is wonderful.

  • @MichaelRelevant
    @MichaelRelevant 2 місяці тому

    Well, lucky for you now Viltrox has a 27 mm F1 .2

  • @MaxR.
    @MaxR. Рік тому +3

    Viltrox will bring a 27mm f1.2. But it will be big and chunky

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому +1

      Ya, I already saw the pics. If they ask if I want to review, I’ll do it, but worried about size and weight. The bokeh better be worth it :-)

  • @HumanClouds
    @HumanClouds Рік тому +2

    Great value for money, I like it for the X-E series.

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому +1

      That’s exactly what I was thinking. X-E3 and this lens and you’re ready to roll for not much money

    • @angatpinoy2
      @angatpinoy2 11 місяців тому +1

      Is this good for X-E2 as well?

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  11 місяців тому

      @@angatpinoy2 it will mount for sure

  • @robinsonsadventures2174
    @robinsonsadventures2174 Рік тому +2

    For the price there should be no complaints

  • @deffunc
    @deffunc Рік тому +1

    I've had this lens for a month now and it hasn't left my X-E3 in the time. f4 to f8 is really impressive for sharpness and contrast. The issues with f2.8 mean I've learnt to treat this as a f4 lens. On the other hand, f2.8 has vintage-like character and when used indoors at f2.8 people like the images I take of them 🙂so I'm probably too picky. I don't mind the vignetting but the flaring is annoying, and the only downside IMO. Overall, it's a keeper 😀.

  • @catalin-ap
    @catalin-ap Рік тому +6

    This lens seems for people to make their own X100 V's, using an X-Pro, X-T3 or any other Fujifilm mirrorless body :D
    And that don't want to spend $1500+ for the one X100 V, that cannot be even found easily to buy.

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому +1

      Find an older X-E3 and this lens, you’re ready to roll for less than half the price of a X100V 😊😊

  • @stephanedubarry8624
    @stephanedubarry8624 Рік тому +1

    No miracle considering the price

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому

      For sure, but $150 is still a pretty fair retail price.

  • @sergioianni5349
    @sergioianni5349 Місяць тому

    No one says it's a 64 mm lens but filters are 67. This means u can't use filters

  • @ShawnSwander
    @ShawnSwander Рік тому

    You wanted a 27 f/2 but isn't that the lens on the x-100 series? Also they are making a 27 f/1.2 (viltrox)

  • @dccoletrain
    @dccoletrain Рік тому

    The first lens I bought. I think it has character…. 😂

  • @d30gaijin
    @d30gaijin Рік тому +1

    I'll take the TTArtisan 25mm f/2 manual focus. I prefer its unique signature, a bit of old and new.

  • @djxcel23
    @djxcel23 Рік тому +4

    For a $150 its worth a shot..

    • @bigheadtaco
      @bigheadtaco  Рік тому

      It’s definitely not a huge risk to play around with. I already have a few friends buy it after seeing my Fujilove review as they’re curious how it’ll look like with their own JPEG recipes.

  • @lamaludwig1470
    @lamaludwig1470 7 місяців тому +1

    Chinese space debris

  • @fatslobblob1801
    @fatslobblob1801 Рік тому +3

    Better to pick up the original version of the Fuji 27mm for $200. The lack of an aperture ring is far less of a wart than the multiple optical issues with TTA.