TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2x lens review

Another new super macro lens arrival, this time for a very low price - can its quality be any good?

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[pzark]

Minor correction, this lens does not weight ~2.5 lbs. I think Chris meant to say it weighs about 1.5lbs, especially since he got the metric measurement correct (748 grams).

[swawekvandermeer]

Wow what a performance, could become my first TTartisan lens! Thx for the review.

[swistedfilms]

Wow! If I didn't already own the Canon RF 100MM Macro I'd definitely get this! Way to go TTArtisan!

[vervedonk]

Awseome to see sharp options for macro for the GFX without needin to adapt.

[kandulskisebastian]

Didn't expect this result, wow fantastic lens for this price

[ethannarrow]

You are an international treasure, Chris! Thank you 😊

[DynamixWarePro]

I wasn't expecting that great performance. I do a lot of macro photography and use a Sigma 105mm DG DN macro but I have been wanting a 2x macro lens for taking photos of objects such as plant seeds in a studio setup. I don't have the budget for the Laowa 2x macro lenses, so this might be a good lens for that, especially how sharp it is for the price.

[joey_bonzo]

Had this lens with the T/S module, the focus throw is unfeasibly short in actual use. Stay away, get the Laowa instead - that's what I did.

[killpop]

Seeing coverage of gfx sensor would be good.

[magicalazul]

for apsc sensor. do you prefer this or 60mm laowa 2x macro ?

[DigiDriftZone]

Considering marcos are usually f/5.6 and above to get any kind of depth of field (even then you’re focus stacking), is the f/2.8 useful for macro? Are there any compact macro options starting at say f/5.6 or even f/8? I would love a tiny macro to keep in the bag :)

[edmundsdemonds]

Hey Chris! I'de love to know how this compares to the very highly regarded laowa 100mm 2X macro which you have also reviewed quite favorably in the past!

[TG_]

How does this compare to the Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f2.8? I have a Fuji XT-5 and am looking to buy my first macro lens. Very tempted by either of these affordable options that both offer 2:1 magnification.

[soyhaaa]

The lens doesn't interest me, but I examine it and enjoy watching it. Greetings from Turkey.

[HagaishiSama]

Awesome video, I still love the best in the bis Sony 90mm F/2.8 G oss Macro

[alen]

What do you think against the sigma 105 macro, besides the magnification and the autofocus?

[kalimarus]

I own this lens and the Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR S and they're within a few percent of each other for sharpness in the center. So if your purely after that and don't want to spend a lot just get the TT Artisan. Contrast and color are better on the Nikon plus autofocus, focus stacking etc that you get with that lens. The TT has 2:1 which is nice.

[piotrpedzich]

Hi Chris! I really love your videos, they’re the best on YouTube. Are you planning to test the new Nikon 50 mm 1.4?

[killpop]

5:08 now done TTArtisan 100mm 2.8 2x macro for Fuji GFX review by paulschefz not as rigourous as you. Would love to have seen resolution etc at those corners.

[roscot]

Chris,
It either weighs approx 700g (1.5-6 lbs), or 2.5 lbs (1, 180g)….

It’s not very clear in the video as you made it sound like 700g equates directly to 2.5lbs which is incorrect.

Does the weight significantly differ between mounts (Sony : 700g, while GFX : 1, 180g), because what you said in your video is somewhat confusing?