TTArtisan’s M to E-Mount Adapter Has a Pre-Encoded Focal Length Dial
TTArtisan's latest M-mount to E-mount adapter has a focal length dial that transmits focal length info to the camera for lenses with no electronic contacts.
TTArtisan Lens Maker Joins the Micro Four Thirds Standard Group
The Shenzhen Mingjiang Optical Technology Group, which develops lenses under the TTArtisan brand, has officially joined the Micro Four Thirds Standard Group.
TTArtisan Launches 90mm f/1.25 Lens for E, Z, RF, L, GFX, and X1D
The Chinese lens manufacturer TTArtisan has launched its 90mm f/1.25 lens for six different mirrorless camera mounts. This same lens design was previously launched for the Leica M mount back in May 2021.
TTArtisan Launches Affordable $56 Light Meter for Leica Film Cameras
TTArtisan has announced a $56 Light Meter for Leica cameras that do not have a built-in metering system.
TTArtisan Launches 40mm Macro f/2.8 APS-C Lens for Multiple Mounts
TTArtisan has released the TTAritsan 40mm Macro f/2.8 APS-C lens which is compatible with Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Micro Four Thirds cameras. It costs just $100.
TTArtisan Launches 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Fujifilm GFX Mount
TTArtisan has announced that it is bringing its 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens to the Fujifilm GFX mount. Previously available for multiple other mounts, it appears to be the first lens for the GFX that does not need a separate adapter that the company has produced.
TTArtisan Launches 50mm f/1.4 for Multiple Full-Frame Mirrorless Systems
TTArtisan has announced a new $235 50mm f/1.4 lens for multiple full-frame mirrorless systems: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L.
TTArtisan Launches 90mm f/1.25 Lens for Leica M-Mount
TTArtisan has announced a new Leica M-Mount rangefinder lens that, even upon close inspection, looks remarkably similar to a Leica optic. The company promises smooth transitions between objects and bokeh for a "dreamy picture" with ideal depth of field and background blur.
The Red TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 ‘Year of the Ox’ Lens is Gorgeous
TTArtisan has unveiled a limited edition version of its 50mm f/0.96 lens for Leica M-Mount cameras that features a striking red finish to celebrate the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese Zodiac.
TTArtisan Unveils 50mm f/1.2 APS-C Lens, a $98 Optic for Multiple Mounts
TTArtisan has announced a manual-focus, clicked-aperture 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Sony E-Mount, Canon M-Mount, Fuji X-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds. While fully manual, it's $98 price makes it extremely affordable.
TTArtisan Unveils a Gold-Plated 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Leica Aficionados
Chinese lens brands aren't generally associated with the idea of luxury, but TTArtisan looks to be trying to change that. The company just unveiled a new limited edition 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M rangefinders that's covered in 24K gold.
10 Vintage Lenses That Work Great on Mirrorless Cameras
Vintage lenses are more popular than ever, thanks in large part to the mirrorless revolution as well as affordable, high-quality cinema and hybrid video cameras. These lenses are regularly “cine modded” for video use due to their unique character and less clinical rendering, (sometimes) affordable prices compared to cine lenses, helicoid-driven focus with hard stops, and physical aperture rings (which are often de-clicked).
Ep. 359: 2022 Predictions Galore! – and more
Episode 359 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Digital artist and educator, Andrew Kavanagh
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review: Affordable and Surprisingly Useful
Despite a nearly two-year global supply chain shortage, Nikon has been making good on the company's promise to deliver a plethora of new lenses for the mirrorless Z system. Filling in most of the missing gaps from the F-mount lineup with greatly improved lenses, this time with a unique and affordable "in-between" focal length lens for everyday use, the $297 40mm f/2 Z.
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Review: Unique Focal Length and Unreal Bokeh
In the last few years, Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optic has released a plethora of versatile, unique, and affordable fast aperture lenses for most camera systems on the market. Today the company has officially launched the latest lens in the Argus lineup, the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF -- one of the first full frame 45mm lenses with a maximum aperture of f/0.95.
Which Lenses Hold Their Value Better, Zooms or Primes?
Let's take a look at some of the data with regard to the latest trends in camera gear buying, trading, and selling. Specifically, we'll take a look at what lenses hold on to their value better: primes or zooms.
Ep. 352: Karen Did It Again! – and more!
Episode 352 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer Hugh Mitchell
Great Reads in Photography: October 3, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
Ep. 348: The Best of the Best…and the Rest – and more
Episode 348 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, filmmaker and tutor, Richard Wakefield
What Leica-M Gear Sells The Fastest?
Previously, we explored topics like which Micro Four Thirds system held up better over time, which line of Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras is most popular, or which DSLR system held more of its value. This month, let's look at which Leica M-mount film gear is the fastest-moving off the shelves.