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Poland, Warsaw
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Review on TTartisan 50Mm F1 2 Aperture Compatible Camera & Photo by Vinay Kolluri

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Cheap and fast manual lens (for Sony users)

I have used it with Sony a6100 (aps-c) and Sony a7siii (full frame). I've been using manuals for a number of years as an inexpensive way to find quick fixes and also for a more fun recording experience. I've included some examples I've done with both and some raw footage from the A7siii so you can see what it's like. In fact, you can see more examples, including 4K examples, in my YouTube video comparison. This lens is bright, lets a lot of light through, produces a pleasing bokeh and has minimal vignetting. Notably, it has a detent opening, which is particularly useful for preventing accidental changes to settings. 50mm is equivalent to 75mm full frame, so I think it's better for portraits than outdoors. I shot a lot of 4K videos with both cameras. and enjoy it very much. It's a bit narrow for many shots, but its depth of field was excellent. Contrast is slightly lower from F2, as is some vignetting, but not as severe as manuals in a similar price range. Overall it seems to be the sharpest. from F6-F8. Its bokeh really has a unique look that looks almost like a gear when you look closely. I noticed it mostly between F1.2-F2. Personally, that didn't bother me, but it's not the typical round shape that most lenses have. A fun lens that's well built and offers decent performance for a cheaper manual.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Mostly ok but...