TTArtisan 50mm f2 & 23mm f1.4 – The Modern Vintage Lens Experience (Fujifilm X-Mount)

In this video, I compare the TTArtisan 50mm f2 and TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lenses for Fujifilm X-mount — but not against modern autofocus glass. Instead, I make the case that these affordable, manual focus lenses are more fairly compared to vintage lenses like the Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 for the Pentax Spotmatic. Both TTArtisan lenses feature an all-metal build, clicky aperture rings, and a heft that reminds me of classic legacy glass. The image quality? Dreamy, character-filled, and definitely reminiscent of the vintage look many photographers chase. If you’re looking to improve your manual focusing skills or just want that retro aesthetic without the hassle of hunting down well-preserved vintage lenses, these might be the perfect option. Lenses Featured: • TTArtisan 50mm f2 • TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 • Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 (Vintage Reference) Topics Covered: • Build quality & handling • Image samples • Comparison to vintage lenses • Why these are great for manual focus training Shot on: Fujifilm X-series camera Perfect for: Fujifilm shooters, manual focus lovers, vintage lens fans, and budget-conscious creators. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Compare to Vintage Glass 02:07 - Photo Samples 02:42 - Easy to Work With 03:43 - Great Start to Manual Lenses 04:48 - Wrap AFFILIATE LINKS: (they give me a little boost but don't cost you any extra) Buy direct from TTArtisan: https://ttartisan.store/?ref=abivfwaq Amazon: TTArtisan 50mm f2: https://amzn.to/3DTZ5hJ (on sale as of 3/28/2025) Amazon: TTArtisan 23mm f1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FILzhz (on sale as of 3/28/2025) LET'S WORK TOGETHER! Please visit https://www.chrisfreitag.com to view my portfolio and contact me about your photography or YouTube collaboration idea. I look forward to hearing from you! #ttartisan #fujifilm #manualfocus #vintagelenses #ttartisan50mmf2 #ttartisan23mmf1.4 #fujifilmlenses #supertakumar #filmlook #budgetphotography #lensreview