TTArtisan
100mm F2.8 Bubble Bokeh
100mm F2.8 Bubble Bokeh
Full Frame
Soap Bubble Bokeh
Clicked Aperture
M42-mount
Use it on modern cameras with an adapter
Full metal body
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Application Model
M42-mount | Compatible with M42-Mount camera and other modern cameras with adapter |
M-mount | M2、M3、M4、M5、M6、M7、M8、M8-2； M220、M240、M240P、M60、M246 monochrom、M262、MD262； M9、M9-P、M monochrom、M10、M10-P、M10-R、M10-D、M10 monochrom、M11、M11-P、M11 monochrom ,etc. |
MTF & Optical Design
Specification
| Focal length | 100mm | Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Closest focus distance | 0.9m | Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Frame | Full Frame | Diaphragm Blades | 13pcs |
| Filter size | 49mm | Optical Design | 3 Elements in 3 Groups |
| Angle of view | 24° | Focus method | Manual |
| Weight | Around 307g | Mount | M42 / M |
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Video
Unlike modern lenses with creamy smooth bokeh, TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 produces the soap bubble bokeh effect. Soap bubble bokeh is characterized by a bokeh ball with a bright edge around their perimeters and will give stunning results.
Get Creative Images
TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 offers balanced sharpness with attractive bubble bokeh effect.
Special Bokeh
It can be used to create special and beautiful nature and portrait photography.
Full Frame with a Large Image Circle
The 100mm f2.8 is a full-frame lens, and the actual imaging circle can almost cover the medium format. When this lens is used on APS-C or Full-frame cameras, it is equivalent to retaining the better quality part of the large image circle. When this lens is used on medium format cameras, the faint vignetting makes the work more artistic.
Slight vignetting on medium format cameras，FUJI GFX 50R | 100mm F2.8，Shot at f2.8
On full frame cameras Only the center part of the large imaging， 100mm F2.8，Shot at f2.8
Full Frame with a Large Image Circle
The 100mm f2.8 is a full-frame lens, and the actual imaging circle can almost cover the medium format. When this lens is used on APS-C or Full-frame cameras, it is equivalent to retaining the better quality part of the large image circle. When this lens is used on medium format cameras, the faint vignetting makes the work more artistic.
If you need an adapter ring to use this lens, it is recommended to use an adapter with a centerline adjustment function.
Adapter with adjustable centerline
Conventional adapter
Mechanical Feel
The lens body is made of aviation aluminum with an anodized surface and has a good build quality.
Clicked Aperture
With clicked aperture, you can switch it without looking at the lens, especially shooting at night.
Retro Focus Ring
The focus ring is designed to fit the finger, bringing a comfortable feel.
A very nice quality lens, which really shines at portraits with an extra glow, when you are looking for some change in your portraits….I struggle a bit with the infinity focus with the M42 mount…that is a common M42 issue related to the adapters…anyway, know that or just pick the one and only mount you will use, M, E, whatever and you’ll probably be a very happy shooter.
I used to own an original Meyer Optik Trioplan with a 5-blade aperture, but sold it to buy the TT Artisan 100mm f2.8 instead, and am so glad I did. The build quality is first class, all metal throughout, including lens and body caps, and the focusing and aperture rings are nicely weighted. Have only taken a few sample images, but am very happy with the colours straight out of camera without any editing. At f2.8, flowers have a gentle glow which suits the character of the lens. And when the background is backlit, the bubble bokeh really sings. I've also had a Lensbaby Velvet lens before, but that just smudged backgrounds into a blue, whereas the TT Artisan 100mm f2.8 actually creates interesting bokeh and smooth colours. Will certainly consider buying more TT Artisan lenses (and other Chinese brands), based on the quality and price of this one. Highly recommended.
Received my lens faster than expected. Feels solidly built, all metal construction. Should be a fun lens to use.
I figured at the price this lens was being offered and what I had seen on social media about it, it was worth a try. It did not disappoint in that regard. I have not been able to get as much bubble bokeh as I saw on posts online, but it is a work in progress with the right settings. It is a nice change of pace and affordable.
It produces decently sharp pictures if you use it within its limits, producing very nice out of focus bokeh. Light sources in the background are round with a circular ring. With its aperture of only f2.8, it is best to use this lens in well lit areas or with higher ISO.
