TTArtisan 75mm 1.5 (Copy of the Zeiss Biotar)

[Paul Taylor]

Mine just arrived yesterday, threw it on the ol' Minolta x700 w/ M42 adapter. I am the only person I have seen so far on the interwebz actually using it on a film camera. I also picked up their 100mm F2.8 which is a Trioplan copy. Since I don't have a M42 native camera in the collection - I bought a Voigtlander VSLM1 TM off E-bay and that should arrive this coming week. Threw a roll of Ilford Delta 100 (I was out of HP5 surprisingly in 35mm, had to order more) in the Minolta and we will see how these lenses work.

I will say the 75mm f1.5 is a chonkster. Heavy and smooth. Same with the 50mm f0.95 I have from them as well. They do make a nice lens - especially given the price. I think it is cool they are remaking these heralded vintage lenses so they are more accessible to those of us who don't want to spend 3k+ dollars on an original.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Let's see some shots Paul! I got their 50/1.4 (m-mount) as well as an M-to-E adapter so I could use it on my a7R3. Mine is completely manual. I'll be curious to see how the 75 auto-focuses.

 

[Paul Taylor]

The 75 1.5 is also fully manual

 

[Gary R. Smith]

You're right, it's the 75/2 that has AF.

 

[Paul Taylor]

Some of the results from testing the new lens , the old camera (X700) I don't use particularly often, and the cheap M42->MD adapter. Film was Delta 100 and scanned with a Lumix G9 / Olympus 30mm macro / Sunray Box III Film holder and light source. Lightroom + Negative Lab Pro.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Are you happy with it?
What are you planned use cases?
I don't really have a need for a 75 prime.

 

[Pete Askew]

Interesting. I have looked at their lenses a few times and have been impressed with the results @Hamish Gill has achieved with them. Your initial shots look promising and it will be interesting to see what else you get using them.

 

[Paul Taylor]

I bought it mainly as a "fun" lens to do some portraits with since that is the type of photography I do the least by a large margin. I am on my second roll which I am putting a bit more effort into (lol.)

Honestly, for the build quality it amazes me (same with my 50mm f0.95 on M4/3rds) they can sell these as cheap as they do. The focus ring is super smooth, aperture is nice and clicky, and the markings are engraved. Kinda crazy IMO for a sub $300 dollar lens.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

To my eyes and for my taste these shots look beautiful.