*** Misinformation Alert *** I want to point out that I have wildly over stated the increase in prices of photo and video gear over the past 10 years. While the manufactures have put huge efforts into developing and marking their high end, more expensive cameras, and the market seems to have changed, with normal consumers buying higher end cameras, if you look at "like for like" cameras or lenses, and adjust for inflation, in many cases the prices a very similar. A more accurate representation might be that the companies are trying to sell more higher end cameras to compensate for the lower sales numbers. This does not change the fact that these new budget lenses are good enough for most uses, at 30% of the price, but I wanted to correct my incorrect statements I made in this video.
@okaro6595
3 ай бұрын
Those who bought the cheaper cameras have likely just switched to phones or they just use the old camera they bought ten years ago.
@pierrelaviolette670
18 күн бұрын
I dunno, Canon gear is so expensive
@MarkBennettCameraCrisis
4 ай бұрын
TTArtisan will for sure grow into one of the "go-to" lens companies. Amazing quality.
@Whaever_1981
4 ай бұрын
They’ll first have to change their name.
@herbertmasing
4 ай бұрын
@@Whaever_1981to TTS
@OchaFauzan01
4 ай бұрын
@@Whaever_1981why?
@knalpotbocor168
27 күн бұрын
Mark which one is you recommended between TTartisan 56mm f1.8 or 35mm f1.8 for beginner. Im using sony zve10 btw.
@ILooveeuuu
17 күн бұрын
@@knalpotbocor16835mm with auto focus
@ChrisThe1
4 ай бұрын
what's really interesting is that sigma started to build a premium product line (the art series) because their business was failing from only budget lenses
@USGrant21st
4 ай бұрын
Yes, you can't compete on price alone. These Chinese manufacturers don't seem to understand that yet.
@LittleWhole
4 ай бұрын
It was more so because of the production margins than the actual sales volume itself.
@afif294
4 ай бұрын
@@USGrant21st you're underestimate Chinese.
@allenlin6202
4 ай бұрын
@@USGrant21st Viltrox is doing it correctly then
@evxnkndy
3 ай бұрын
@@USGrant21st sigma is japanese....
@TheBEARofHIGHWAY1
4 ай бұрын
Hilarious timing for that thumbnail. My subscription is swarmed with the new Sigma 24-70 II.
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
$1200 lens vs $150 lens.
@TheBEARofHIGHWAY1
4 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels I am loving these "cheap" Chinese lenses to be honest. My 7artisans 50mm f1.05 has a special place in my heart and I want more of this "junk". Because lets be honest, if it said Japan instead of China they'd probably be twice as much.
@USGrant21st
4 ай бұрын
I had that Sigma v1 lens, it was my favorite of all time, the new one is even better. Preordered it as soon as it was announced, it's well worth $1199. I remember Samyang tried to sell their 24-70/2.8 for much less, failed miserably. Price isn't everything.
@elvinlawcc
4 ай бұрын
I bought the TT ARTISAN AF27 and AF35, these are great lenses! First thing I like is the compact and lightweight design. Second definitely is the affordable price. AF56 may be is the next one to get.
@LIGHTHUNTER.D
4 ай бұрын
Based, and extremely true. Sigma was a “budget” OEM as a way to make other brands “premium”, then grown into a premium brand.
@USGrant21st
4 ай бұрын
10 or more years ago Sigma haven't been releasing any lenses that were worth buying. Price is not the only (and not the major) factor.
@asturiancetorix2552
4 ай бұрын
Well, some Sigma lenses are so well made than they are even better than native ones. Sigma earned their place in the premium lens market IMO. I bought a TTArtisans 35mm f1.4 manual focus just for fun, and it's very good considering the cost.
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree, I talk about that in the video.
@ScottWallace5
4 ай бұрын
Great video and excellent points! What an incredible time for budget lenses (and autofocus too!!) Looking forward to seeing the companion video with all three. I hope they start making more autofocus lenses 🙏
@Oliver46233
6 күн бұрын
I picked up this lens not long ago, and it's been amazing. So sharp, it's just right for portraits.
@PedroIvoV
4 ай бұрын
In 2022 I bought my first Fuji (a X-T1) and for the price of buying a zoom lens or a better prime lens, I bought 5 TT Artisan or 7Artisans lenses. I’ve found that I prefer shooting manual focus only and now I basically only shoot using the TT 50mm F1.2. Last month I bought a X-E1 and am currently waiting for my new 50mm F2 to arrive so that I have a compact and light street photography rig. I love their lenses and will probably buy more in the future.
@dante2771
4 ай бұрын
I'm with you. I started with two manual budget lenses and 1 autofocus lens. Found the budget manual so close in quality and such a nice experience I prefer shooting manual only for the most part. Now, if one of these companies can figure out how to make high quality zoom lens, a nice 23-56 I can travel with and never take off, that game will be forever changed
@PedroIvoV
4 ай бұрын
@@dante2771 indeed, I’d love a manual, lightweight zoom lens!
@anonymousflutterbee
4 ай бұрын
Really have been tempted on buying one, especially a wide aperture one for low lights. around 100 USD for F1.2 is insane.
@torb-no
4 ай бұрын
I heard once (like 10-15 years ago) that the reason Sigma moved upmarket and started to make higher-end more expensive lenses was so they could keep paying a good salary to their workers. Given salaries in China (and the exchange rates) it makes sense that it's Chinese companies making these cheaper (yet still good) lenses I suppose.
@stanspb763
4 ай бұрын
Wages in China are not that low now, the lower end products are not even made in China in most cases and have moved to weaker economies such as Vietnam. In many areas of tech, the Chinese products and production quality lead their industries. The once low paid workers are page much more than in neighboring countries which has eliminated poverty in China and has created a large middle class consumer market that is the largest in the world. Western brands have to adjust features and performance to meet the preferences of the Chinese consumer market because it is by far the largest consumer market that contains fully 1/2 of the consumers for mid to high end products. European car brands are all in serious trouble because none offer the advanced features Chinese consumers demand. More than 1/2 of production from Mercedes were sold to Chinese buyers until EV sales grew to 44% of new car sales and European brands can't compete on tech in EV of China or Tesla. The image that most non-travelers in the west have is that China is poor and makes low end cheap products. That was generally true in past decades but not anymore. The cities are without a doubt the most modern in the world and has the most tech savvy customers who will not settle for the lower tech products of the US and Europe. The largest population has also become the first to fully eliminate poverty.
@icycandle5969
14 күн бұрын
@stanspb763 Internet Rule 2019: "If someone saying china is good. That one is chinese."
@shogunkechil9801
Ай бұрын
Finally I have decided to buy this TTartisan lens after seeing the video review you made. Thank you for the information provided Mr. Mark
@JoATTech
4 ай бұрын
I hope one of these Chinese companies creates 200mm F2 for e mount. That's the missing lens for this mount!!!. I can pay them even ~$1000 if it has good AF.
@cooperativ
3 ай бұрын
That’s the problem, they won’t and if they do, it will cost as much. Anyone can make a 50 fast prime…
@billyshih9390
4 ай бұрын
For someone that just got into photography, TT and Viltrox is great for me. Get to try different focal in a lower price range.
@PetCactusA_HarmlessLittlePrick
4 ай бұрын
They could really stand out by including a mechanical aperture ring with an accurate hyperfocal distance scale, infinity stop, and an aperture control lever.
@problemat1que
3 ай бұрын
Focus by wire is going to make the distance scale difficult to pull off but +1 on the aperture ring, it's just a piece of metal with grooves and an optical pickup, shouldn't cost more than a $2 optical mouse to add the feature
@cineception1735
4 ай бұрын
Sadly most of these lenses are not available on the ef-m mount
@CartyCantDance
4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately EF-M is a dead mount. You’re better off converting from EF or other mounts to EF-M at this point
@DavidMBanes
4 ай бұрын
I'm new to the X mount, hobby use, and have TTArtisan and Viltrox lenses then two of Fujifilm XC lenses. I only have the one XF lens type the 18mm. I don't see the point in spending 2 or 3 times as much for the premium OEM lenses. Good observations in the video.
@dasIDS
4 ай бұрын
With this square hood it looks 🔥!
@cyano3d
4 ай бұрын
Viltrox is the best chinese lens manufacturer rn. I love my 75mm and want to get their 27mm but its huge
@IJAY2509
4 ай бұрын
This whole marsh of the "Third party " is great. Im using fuji and i never ever sell my Viltrox Trinity (13mm,27mm,75mm) these lenses are so great and im happy that more third party companys are joining this trend.
@randybulatao5002
4 ай бұрын
I bought a TTArtisan 35mm f1.8. Don't judge lens by its name and price. Compared to my Fuji lenses, TTartisan got my attention.
@ficklampa
4 ай бұрын
I recently picked up a second hand 27 2.8 from TTartisan and I can't wait to give it a go. The fuji branded one was 2-3 times the price, the reviews I've seen doesn't really show a huge difference other than weather sealing and maybe some focus noise
@jamesmlodynia8757
4 ай бұрын
No matter what you purchased ten years ago be it a camera, lens, car,food rent a d so on has gone up in price, the quality of Sigma and every other manufacturer and I can say this over the last 16 years as I still have the very first camera l purchased a Pentax K100D super and kit lens, people that are new to photography at this point in time have no idea how lucky that they are to have the quality and selection of glass and cameras.
@charlesforbin8526
3 ай бұрын
Great time for budget shooters. Was out of the hobby for a while and I am stunned that I can get fast auto lenses for that money nowadays.
@JoseOnTheAir
4 ай бұрын
This was a great video. TTArtisans is certainly going to be the next Sigma. Even if they're not making lenses for every mount immediately with wide aperture and autofocus, getting a good adapter can also go extremely far for budget users who are still trying to decide on the body of their choice but maintaining the glass they like.
@JamesOllard
4 ай бұрын
the thumbnail is cold lol
@bbbb6066
4 ай бұрын
I just went to the B and H website to see what TTArtisan lenses the had and the number of lenses they have listed is 101. Ben
@Giorginho
4 ай бұрын
Does TTArtisan have a competitor to the Sigma 18-50mm lens? Please do a zoom lens suggestion
@cheesejadeitekiwifox
4 ай бұрын
they don't make zoom lenses
@truthseeker36
4 ай бұрын
Great video Mr.Gates 👏👏👏
@Stop-All-War
4 ай бұрын
Viltrox pro line - are the Lenses catching interest @ $500 or less. 💡
@samwang5831
4 ай бұрын
It is always good for us consumers to have more competition. But then the market is not really booming, so it is not so good for the manufacturers. I have bought some uncommon lenses which I otherwise would not be able to afford. Thanks for diving into this segment, I think there are many bobbyists like myself who are just waiting for a budget friendly alternative. In my case it re-vigorated my passion in photography.
@mr.tarkovish2587
3 ай бұрын
Boy do I remember when Sigma and Tamron were considered budget lenses! Now they are on par and some better than Canon, Nikon goass
@yashwinning
4 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie, I don't think I agree with a lot of the claims you made at the beginning of your video with literally no data to back that up. Cameras haven't gone up in price because of the shrinking market, that's just not true. And Sigma's lens prices haven't "doubled or even tripled" since they started offering their ART series. Especially if you adjust for inflation. I just googled the Canon 5D Mark III's launch price in 2012 and it was $3,500. Adjusted for inflation, that's around $4,800. An equivalent to Canon's 5D Mark III would be the Sony a7IV, which is currently at around $2,300. Even if you compared the 5DMK3's launch price to the Sony A7RV (which is a bit unfair) the a7RV at $3,500 is STILL over a thousand dollars less than the 5DMKIII's launch price. I really don't understand your claims because if anything we're currently living in a time where cameras are CHEAPER than ever, not MORE expensive. And same thing applies to Sigma's ART lenses. If you compare the prices of the first ART series lenses for DSLRs to the ART series for mirrorless systems then adjust for inflation, Sigma's new lenses haven't really gone up in price. Maybe by a few hundred dollars? But CERTAINLY not doubled or tripled, that's simply not true. It only took me like 5 minutes of research to confirm this. What gives? And last but not least, I truly believe that that title deserves to go to Viltrox, not TTartisan. Viltrox has been absolutely shaking the lens market right now with their wildly affordable but high quality primes. I personally own the 27MM and 75MM 1.2 for Fuji and truly believe they're the next Sigma.
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing this out! You are absolutely right. While I have found some lenses that have doubled (since you made this comment), most have just held pace with inflation, some are even less when adjusting for inflation. I think my perception has been totally skewed by the push of the manufactures to sell the higher end cameras. Plus, the fact that photography has become such a luxury expense now, that we are seeing people buy high end full frame cameras as their "first" hobby camera. If you look at like for like, as you have said, there is very little difference once adjusting for inflation. Thanks for taking the time to point this out.
@Remy.
4 ай бұрын
Testing it out this weekend 😏
@ProjectLM_
4 ай бұрын
How's the standby battery life on TTArtisan autofocus lenses? I had the 27mm f2.8 for Sony and loved it, but ultimately sold it because it was draining the batteries on my cameras even when they were off (a5100 and a6700). They released a firmware update that didn't entirely solve the problem, and continued to tell me over email that I wasn't actually experiencing any drain.
@IanHobday
4 ай бұрын
Yes, this is a good lens. Yes, it's a great price. Incredible bang for the buck and a must-buy for anyone on APS-C who doesn't already own the Sigma 56/1.4. But TTArtisan is a long, long way from becoming Sigma.
@Kliffot
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely ! this is just their first good Af primes, great value sure ! nice ! but also super basic and boooring. The day they release quality zoom lens with correction profiles, have a complete prime FF line up and get a real after market service, maybe then... Except Viltrox is already faaaaar ahead in that road , if anyone it will be them among the all chineses that can become the closest to a new "Sigma".
@mylucksmiles
4 ай бұрын
Really I would recommend buy the best lenses one by one they will improve quality and allow the new starter to change up body without having to replace lenses.
@BrianSantero
2 ай бұрын
Please please please make some L mounts TTartisan, this looks so good!
@timdokter3893
4 ай бұрын
I have the 7Artisans AF 50mm 1.8 for full frame. Just €250,- in Europe. I'm absolutely loving that thing. Sharp, focus works well enough and beautifull rendering.
@NikosPer
4 ай бұрын
Canon ef 50 1.8 is less than 130€ here...
@timdokter3893
4 ай бұрын
@@NikosPer indeed very good value, but also cheaply built, optically not as good and most important, it doesn’t fit on my Nikon Z5 😉
@NikosPer
4 ай бұрын
@@timdokter3893 it doesn't matter, i ve made exceptional photos with it, it just works!
@b.4081
4 ай бұрын
I've got no experience with TTArtisan though, but I do like to stress that aside from their products the aftersales service of Sigma is generally really, really good.
@invujerry
4 ай бұрын
I have a Quantaray 19-35 f3.5 EF lens which is just a ritz camera branded Tamron lens. I honestly really like it. Works great on my full frame camera for photo and video, but it’s amazing on my C300. I wish TTartisan made more EF stuff but I know it’s a dying platform now.
@hobonickel840
4 ай бұрын
I dont even own a Fungifilm yet and im already addicted to the content, marathoning X lense vids... Fungifilms is like those zombie cordyseps ...Please give me back my will Fungifilm its been a few days and m starting to worry this isnt gonna end🙏
@novainvicta
4 ай бұрын
The Chinese manufacturers are building up their expertise but it’s not just about price and quality but an ethical one. China doesn’t trade fairly they subsidise until they get market domination they have done this is countless industries. They also “steal” IP I’ve seen this at Photokina where a Chinese engineer was using a micrometer to measure a product from Arca Swiss and wrote down notes! I reported him and he was kicked out of the fair. This is not an isolated case they have done this to Land Rover, JCB, GM etc. If you want all the jobs in China knock yourself out and buy their products but I will not be.
@MockeryManor
4 ай бұрын
Yeah….i can’t say your wrong. They steal like a mofo.
@johnkasianowicz6536
3 ай бұрын
Several years ago, I bought a TT Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 lens for the Leica M mount. I wasn’t impressed by the image quality and sold it.
@renchia
4 ай бұрын
Please do make a comparison soon between this lens and the Viltrox 56mm 1.7. I'll wait for it before I decide which one to get 😊
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
Should be out Monday, all going well.
@pierrelaviolette670
17 күн бұрын
Just wondering, was the lens designed for APSC? I’m wondering about unnecessary heft
@markwiemels
17 күн бұрын
yes
@knalpotbocor168
27 күн бұрын
Which one is you recommended for beginner, TTartisan 56mm f1.8 or 35mm f1.8?
@JeffJacquesmd
13 күн бұрын
Answering since no one else has. I'd suggest the 35mm lens, it's an excellent all around focal length, it is an excellent focal lens for a variety of different types of photography (including street, environmental portraiture, reportage, etc) I would pick one up and spend time with it as your only lens, until you are content that you are capturing what you previsualized 70-80% of the time. Then you can consider other lenses. Also spend the time to learn how to do post processing, cataloguing and archiving. Cheers
@yukihanakata1589
Ай бұрын
Hey Mark, can I ask this lens has Waterproof or Wr feature ?
@videosuperhighway7655
3 ай бұрын
If it aint good on sale date in terms of focus performance, I do not by on future improvements being promised. .
@markwiemels
3 ай бұрын
I have an updated video with the new firmware and real world testing.
@QKvox
4 ай бұрын
Unrelated but I’ve taken the exact same photo that is at 9:11 in the video, obv with a different lens but I still found that hilarious
@AlexMcDermott
4 ай бұрын
would absolutely be excited for a comparison with the sigma and viltrox, Northrup roundup style!
@Hilde_von_Derp
4 ай бұрын
Build quality is good, the hood design is really annoying when you wanna use filters, I run a polarizer a _lot_ so it's a pain. AF is fine, yeah a little slow but drop the light level and try to get some use of that big aperture? Ugh. The AF gets really, really shakey. My Sigma 30mm 1.4 beats the pants off that 56 TTA in low light AF performance, even wide open the Sigma focuses like a beast and it's not *that* much more than the TTA. Bright light? Okay, the TTA is a decent focusing, reasonably optically decent unit with really good subject separation wide open and nice bokeh but if I had the choice I wish I'd saved up and bought the Sigma 56mm 1.4 as it would wipe the _floor_ with that TTA. The TTA56 is a great lens in a few applications and a mediocre one otherwise. Build quality is up with older Sigmas but TTA need to step up their AF game and 1.8 max aperture is not as impressive as it used to be.
@thebrowns1017
4 ай бұрын
Fine if you are shooting APS-C.
@syakirmohdnazri
3 ай бұрын
AF could be the main issue, we cannot advocate with 'beta' / half-baked firmware because we dont know when is the product will got updated and will get better or not
@markwiemels
3 ай бұрын
I have some tests in a more recent video comparison.
@lvc394
4 ай бұрын
The big question is this, is 80% of anything you really want good enough, or will you be kicking yourself for not saving more to get what you wanted?
@problemat1que
3 ай бұрын
3:25 what is missing here is that the "80% as good" number is in the eye of the beholder. If "has autofocus and a large aperture, is reasonably sharp" gets you there, good for you. To others, (this specific lans notwithstanding) bad coatings causing massive flare in many outdoor situations and massive LoCA making out of focus areas look like a clown birthday party make some cheap lenses more like 10%, which makes them a bad deal for these people. It's what matters to you, or where you are on your photography journey - maybe you'll learn to see LoCA at a later time and then you'll buy twice. The question is whether we are going to see complete sets at the level of this particular lens, with usability features like aperture rings included.
@makagio
3 ай бұрын
Hi Mark I have a Sony A6000 that the family own and be sitting in the cupboard untouched for years. I am wanting to use it on some up coming travel overseas and hiking adventures I just have the kit lens that came with the camera but want to get a prime lens. I want something that is compact , under $300AUD , auto focus so my girlfriend can also use it easily I was thinking of the TTArtisan 27mm f2.8 or the Samyang 35mm f.28 as these are both compact, autofocus, under budget brand new / second hand and I think the focal length will give good versatility for landscapes, street and portraits Ideally after that one lens only to bring along, point and shoot style , so there not too much thinking involved and more just enjoying the moment I would not shoot any video on the a6000 Any thoughts or other suggestions are most welcome
@markwiemels
3 ай бұрын
Yah, both good choices. 27mm is a little wider and more versatile.
@makagio
3 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels would you pick TTArtisan 35mm over Samyang 35m? Or does the Samyang win out because of how compact it is? Also TTArtisan vs Samyang in regarding to flares? Which performs better?
@markwiemels
3 ай бұрын
@@makagio have not tested the Samyang.
@makagio
2 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels between 27mm (40mm full frame) and 24mm (35mm full frame) which of the two would you decide for a one lens only travel? Landscapes, street and hiking in mind
@markwiemels
2 ай бұрын
@@makagio I have a strong preference for 27, but this is a purely personal choice.
@ladyethyme
4 ай бұрын
What are the mounts? I don't see that in the description....
@ProjektHype
4 ай бұрын
X mount and E mount
@streetlegends
4 ай бұрын
I wonder if its better than my zeiss 55mm 😅
@chingo3625
21 күн бұрын
AF and ZOOM are weaknesses😮 of Chinese lens makers. So far, they conquer the AF slowly, but ZOOM takes another 10 years. After another 10 more years, they will come up with cameras. Zhongyi has not come up with AF lenses yet.
@Connor-kv5cm
Ай бұрын
MCG! love it 🏉
@omnymisa
4 ай бұрын
The more you know you understand big enough part of the reason you pay more for products from other brands is because politicians in other countries have managed to impose taxes and regulations that translate into allowing the Chinese to step in with the blueprints they so often doesn't have to pay for develop & research and not even decently pay for labor in so many cases, some times what seems to be of value is really a reason to be a shame.
@sixofsix
Ай бұрын
Not entirely true. Sony cameras for example are actually cheaper now then they were 10 years ago. The FS5 was $6700. The FX6 is $5999. In addition, not only are the prices numerically cheaper but they are way cheaper from an economic standpoint as well if you consider inflation rises at a rate of about 3%-5% every 10 years. Look at the ZV-e10 II. Under $1000USD for 4k10bit422, unheard of for that price. To get 4k10bit422 10 years ago you'd be spending over $6k. Canon C300 Mark II Release price - $16,000 Canon C300 Mark III Release price - $9,000 Cameras are getting cheaper not more expensive.
@markwiemels
Ай бұрын
Yes. I pinned a correction comment at the top of the comments section.
@sixofsix
Ай бұрын
@@markwiemels omg Im dumb lmao
@markwiemels
Ай бұрын
@@sixofsix It's good info, I'm glad you shared it. Thanks.
@Horizons_Roses
4 ай бұрын
So they go modern and sterile now ? There's honestly no need for another Sigma / G Master / Viltrox modern lenses... AF with flare and character is something missing on table. This brand used to make lenses with some mojo, sad to see going in the same direction as everyone....
@sn0rbaard
4 ай бұрын
Too bad EF-M seems forgotten.
@montazownianr1
4 ай бұрын
Viltrox yes, but not cheesy TTArtisan
@lumixS5M2
4 ай бұрын
The only problem, its Fuji/sony. And delivery in europe.
@BenjiSamosir
4 ай бұрын
Tamron would be my choice :)
@saif_visuals
3 ай бұрын
Compare it with a nifty-fifty
@johansphoto
4 ай бұрын
Great with more options, but the title is bogus. Sigma has no more to worry about that any other lensmaker. It is rather the overpriced brand lenses that will be a hard sell, especially in the lower tier.
@sammymorales6838
3 ай бұрын
Too bad they don’t make L mount
@etismyname
4 ай бұрын
Samyang says hi
@janjachymiak9013
4 ай бұрын
👍
@robertluxamafreethinker
4 ай бұрын
Agree!!.. But i believe that Viltrox is actually the new Sigma, but far better and innovating than Sigma and Tamron . Is more important : the "Innovations" department (for the Pro F/1.2 line Aps-C). And now, because of the Pro-Line and its Price, Sigma is just now beyond the Viltrox and Siuri Sniper F/1.2 Aps-C lens, with the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 zoom lens. 😍 I dream to see, very soon, a new Higher Aps-C Lens line, from Viltrox. Like a Super-Pro line, with a F/1.0 Aperture ( Like the fuji 50mm f/1.0 lens), but with creating the basics or traditionals focal length: 13mm, 23mm, 33mm & 56mm☝🏽
@Flox01000111
4 ай бұрын
lol dude didnt even say goddbye
@thatchinaboi1
4 ай бұрын
Don't forget about Samsung. 😁
@pondcurtis9725
12 күн бұрын
bad comparison. Does Sigma even make MF lenses?
@markwiemels
11 күн бұрын
They make some, but this is autofocus, like the Sigma 56mm.
@USGrant21st
4 ай бұрын
Come on, those cheap Chinese lenses are no match to Sigma/Tamron.
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
I am working on a side by side comparison, but they are close enough for many people, 80% of the quality, 35% of the price.
@USGrant21st
4 ай бұрын
@@markwiemels I don't know how you are going to measure the % of quality. Sometimes even small flaws can be a turn off. Just look at Samyang after many years trying to get the traction with their budget offerings. Every lens they made had some flaws compared to the competition. Price didn't save them. They are more behind Sigma/Tamron now than they were when they started.
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
@@USGrant21st The video will give you the test chart and real world examples, you will be able to make your own mind up on that.
@between2vines
4 ай бұрын
I'm sick of budget this and budget that. It degrades the overall quality of the offerings. Race to the bottom makes the standard quality lenses more expensive in the future as they no longer have economies of scale. So I hope you are wrong.
@KASSKELPRESENTA
4 ай бұрын
A budget for everyone around the world with several options is happening and will continue because there is demand
@ozvany
4 ай бұрын
If the image quality on the lower tier lenses gets better it’s only good for the consumer, it will help to make photography more accessible to upcoming photographers and enthusiasts, whom more likely will upgrade in the future. It’s unlikely that professionals downgrade their gear, so high end lenses will continue to have a market, and a growing market if new photographers jump in. Its also possible that leading manufacturers will offer new options to compete with those upcoming brands, mass producing could help to lower the costs of certain pieces used in high end lenses provoking a decrease in prices, again a win for the consumer. More photographers it’s only good for the industry.
@xwhite2020
4 ай бұрын
yeah poor people oooo so yuck. 😅
@goose7378
Ай бұрын
If your opinion is competition is bad....
@PeterR0035
4 ай бұрын
Something you forgot in the formula/calculation/price, is the devaluation factor of these Sigma,Tamron, TTA,... lenses, in comparison to the Nikon, Canon,... brands... Interesting video, thanks. ❤
@markwiemels
4 ай бұрын
For sure something that should be considered, especially if you buy the name brand lenses used, often the value will hold very well.
@BarefootMediaTV
4 ай бұрын
im excited for the new viltrox full frame 1.4 lens line
@tamoghno
4 ай бұрын
finally someone talking facts about price
@jhlewis10
4 ай бұрын
Now they just need some LONGER glass.
@jacquesnel8384
4 ай бұрын
Long fast zooms 👍🏻
@MattJacobs
4 ай бұрын
I would like to see a wide fast prime with AF like an 18mm
@jhlewis10
4 ай бұрын
@MattJacobs my Viltrox 13mm is awesome. And very happy with the sigma 18-50 was good option at the time
@brtkm12
4 ай бұрын
They have a 500mm :))
@jirosaves_theworld
4 ай бұрын
for me Trinity holy grail budget lens (Meike, TT, 7Artisans) are my go to buying choice since Sigma, Tamron and Native lens are Best but not best in price hahahaha
@Djangounframed
4 ай бұрын
I have literally been buying up all their lenses before they realise how cheap they are and put the price up. The 17mm f1.4 is like a new vintage lens. Same with the 35mm f1.4. For shooting film they’re epic. PS thank you for mentioning the lens in the title. Or at least the company ❤🙏🏼👍🏻
@kennymccormick8295
4 ай бұрын
As opposed to figuratively buying?
@BackpackingFootsteps
4 ай бұрын
What’s the focus breathing like? Looking for a lens for video on for my XH2.
@OliKember
4 ай бұрын
8:35
@elvinlawcc
4 ай бұрын
I bought the TT ARTISAN AF27 and AF35, these are great lenses! First thing I like is the compact and lightweight design. Second definitely is the affordable price.
@martinruiz398
4 ай бұрын
These Chinese lenses are great for primes, but they are not ready for zoom lenses yet due to the design complexity. Sigma and Tamron are king in this department when it comes to third party.
@jimzielinski946
4 ай бұрын
I think it is important to be open-minded. Too many people are so brand conscious that they would rather pay more for the brand name than buy the same lens from a subcontractor with the unknown label. Cosina is a classic example of that. They were and still are a subcontractor for many brands, including Zeiss, and for decades failed to sell the same lenses under their label. Cosina then bought the Voightlander label and has had some success selling lenses that I think are mostly competing with Leica on the M mount. I'm hearing a lot of people talking about the Chinese lens companies in recent years which is a good thing. Ideally pay attention to reviews and save your money! (You can always tape over the label if that embarrasses you.)
@KNURKonesur
3 ай бұрын
You mean TTArtisan is the new Samyang?
@nooffence2769
4 ай бұрын
In india it's priced higher than sig56. sig56 is 37k INR/444 USD & this 7A lens is about 40k INR/480 USD.
@nooffence2769
4 ай бұрын
in amazon through the link😐
@Liam3789-f5f
6 күн бұрын
Picked up this lens not long ago. Very sharp for portraits.
@winheiMR
Күн бұрын
Ich besitze das Sigma c 56mm f1.4 am MFT und bin absolut zufrieden damit, schnell und soft wie im KB
@Flipopotamus
Ай бұрын
99% of lenses are better than 99% of photographers. Meaning, there are very few lenses that cant actually meet the needs of only very few photographers. Plenty of renowned photographers daily drive third party lenses from brands like TTartisans and 7Artisans that can cost mere fractions of the lenses they aim to mimic.
@matthewgregory2106
3 ай бұрын
The viltrox sony 85mm is better then the sony
@ArnoldJagt
4 ай бұрын
Got mine. Love it.
@jordanquinn2769
4 ай бұрын
I want a wide angle lens from them. I broke my 16 1.4 sigma and don’t want to spend as much as that had cost me. I have the 35 1.8 from TTArtisan and I love how good the lens is for the price you can’t beat it!
@Cameron4557
4 ай бұрын
I just got the TTArtisans MF 17mm f1.4 and I really like it! Tiny bit soft if you're selling photos or blowing them up, but for personal use and artistic pursuit it has a lovely character
@donquique1
3 ай бұрын
Signa 16 still king.
@BOB__M
4 ай бұрын
Finally I’ve been waiting for this
@sphinyal8758
4 ай бұрын
I love love love your commitment to the budget range! I am a student so I do not have a lot of money for my hobby. I bought the TTartisan 27mm 2.8 because of your review, I love that little pancake so much :) and I got it for 100€ on ebay! I'm still using my old a6000 and its the best allrounder setup :)
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