Wonderful review! I would love it if you could review other cheap(er), new lenses for mirrorless. A welcome change to all the 'technical' reviews of something which really is meant for creating art :)
compliments on your very enjoyable review. don't know yet if I agree - as my copy is now on order. enjoyed and appreciated your review - and my copy is now on order. what's wrong with yet another fast 50 equivalent? grin and thanks again.
Very enjoy your review, i'm kind of into this painting like bokeh too. Have you try Neewer 32mm f1.6, it looks more clear and keep the nice bokeh still. i'm very curious about it side by side.
Before I discovered your channel, I would immediately lose interest in a lens if whoever was reviewing it mentioned lack of sharpness. That's because I'm used to cropping a lot, its like a post-production zoom haha. But after watching your videos I actually purchased a Canon FD 75-200mm for my Fuji X-T100 and I love it. It's very useful for candid shots on the street and the inferior sharpness compared to my kit lens. I'm currently looking for a 25mm or 35mm prime and of course I came to you! You, sir, are a godsend, please keep up the good work!
Interesting video.... I am wondering if you can review external helicoid adaptor this seems quite interesting on lenses and extention tubes.... thanks....
Interesting review. I'm quite a fan of these manual Chinese made lenses. I bought a 7Artisans 25mm for my Fuji XPro1 and it's razor sharp. Compact, smooth, with good but limited bokeh all for just over £100. You really can't ask for more as long as you can handle manual focus and for an old git like me it's no trouble at all.
Interestingly this old git has just bought an X Pro 1 in really nice condition for attaching his many and varies vintage glass but he has found the focus peaking on the Fuji isn't as good as the focus peaking on his Panasonic GX7. The Fuji, nice as it is, has white peaking which isn't s easy to see as the nice blue peaking on the GX7.
@@northstar1950 I have an X-Pro1 and a GX80 *and* the 7Artisans 25mm f1.8. The Fuji's focus peaking isn't as crisp, but it's perfectly usable with a 100% click of the thumb wheel. As you would expect the 7Artisans never completely sharpens up at the corners, and unlike modern lenses is optimum at about f11. However it has lovely colours and is sufficiently sharp for a 24" print. It would be nice to try it, and the Neewer 35mm 1.2 on a film camera. I suspect they would give very Barnack Leica-like rendition.
I was waiting for you to tell us the price at the end - and just £75, wow! And, I didn't know my A7 could do APS-C size, so that's good to know, thanks.
I it true that Neewer and Meike are the asme company? Because I think that for instance this lens is not the same as a Meike 35 1.2, I honestly don't even konow if that exists. I asked you this because people say that the Meike 35mm f1.7 is the Neewer 35mm f1.7, I don't know wether to believe them or not. I just konw how much I love the way you presented artistically the results you got without charts or other common methods of measurement. ♥
hope you reviewing the fullframe 35mm f1.4 from 7artisans for next episode sir, a review from a vintage lenses enthusiast perspective . i heard lot of good things about it
Thank you for the video. After watching I looked at the Neewer website to price the lenses in US $s The price is good for a new lens. I wonder why they are choosing to make lenses mostly for Sony and I think one or maybe two for Canon (EF?). Perhaps in time they will broaden their intended market? Engraved numbers and markings on the lens would be a helpful improvement.
The focus ring is made of metal and not plastic. I tested this by using the tip of my tongue. I know that this sounds unusual but it's the best way to tell if lenses are made of metal or plastic. When it's cold it's metal.
@@zenography7923 “give mine a taste” 🤣 I see what you did there. Awesome review by the way. I just hit checkout on it. You convinced me, and now I'll see for myself. Thank you for sharing.
I have this lens, and I am thinking of returning it to the seller. At f1.2 at 4m focus distance the focus ring reaches the infinity mark. At f16 the max focus distance is about 10 m. Otherwise , nice bokeh and sharp enough up to 10m at f16. It's definitely not for general use but if you do art photography, and spend time learning what this lens can do , you might be able to use it . The Meike 35mm f1.4 is a much better option.
Mine also focuses beyond infinity. It reaches infinity focus at approx. 7 meters on the scale. I really don't mind this as long as it reaches infinity focus. I prefer this to a lens that doesn't reach infinity.
Hey Zenography ,i Appreciate very much your channel... Try to test a Hasselblad Carl Zeiss T 80mm f/2.8 as i Did with an Hasselblad V SLR Lens to Sony Alpha E-Mount and you would be Truly AMAZED ,,, Cheers
Nice review. But the product is a bit limiting...At some point in time, an APSC user will want to upgrade to a FF, or at least have one FF in their arsenal, and this lens will become a cludge... Kind of penny wise, pound foolish. Lenses and mirrorless cameras(because they do not have major moving parts), are some of the really good long term investments we can make in photography. I hate to think what the retail value of this limited approach to a lens will be - both in terms of limiting the end user, and in an inability to get anywhere near your investment back, should you wish to sell. I pass... on this one..
You are a breath of fresh air Sir. So much more interesting than the pixel peeping brigade. Keep up the great work!
Many thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos!
i concur, thanks mr Zen
I love your calm and informative style
Thanks, glad you're enjoying it!
Wonderful review! I would love it if you could review other cheap(er), new lenses for mirrorless. A welcome change to all the 'technical' reviews of something which really is meant for creating art :)
Stellar review. It is amazing how fast these Chinese manufacturers learn to make good lenses at decent prices. Very impressive.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
You've just sold me. I'm getting one
Great video
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
You convinced me - I pulled the trigger on this lens and can't wait to try it out. Have you tried the Zonlai 22mm f/1.8?
Not yet, but you've got me thinking!
compliments on your very enjoyable review. don't know yet if I agree - as my copy is now on order. enjoyed and appreciated your review - and my copy is now on order. what's wrong with yet another fast 50 equivalent? grin and thanks again.
Enjoy!
Very enjoy your review, i'm kind of into this painting like bokeh too.
Have you try Neewer 32mm f1.6, it looks more clear and keep the nice bokeh still. i'm very curious about it side by side.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! I haven't heard of the Neewer 32 1.6 - it sounds nice though!
Before I discovered your channel, I would immediately lose interest in a lens if whoever was reviewing it mentioned lack of sharpness. That's because I'm used to cropping a lot, its like a post-production zoom haha. But after watching your videos I actually purchased a Canon FD 75-200mm for my Fuji X-T100 and I love it. It's very useful for candid shots on the street and the inferior sharpness compared to my kit lens. I'm currently looking for a 25mm or 35mm prime and of course I came to you! You, sir, are a godsend, please keep up the good work!
Thank you, that is indeed a compliment; very glad you're enjoying the channel!
Interesting video.... I am wondering if you can review external helicoid adaptor this seems quite interesting on lenses and extention tubes.... thanks....
Been thinking of doing this for a while - I have a couple of old WW1 lenses I'd like to adapt, so stay tuned for some hacking!
Hi nice review had a question when this 35 mm f1.2 apsc lens used on full frame do we get full 35 mm and f1.2 or it becomes 50mm f1.8?
Hi there, on aps-c it becomes an effective 50mm.
@@zenography7923 Thank you for replying and is it 35mm on full frame?
Very nice! I wonder if you can get one to mount a Panny micro 4/3rds camera?
Yes, they're available in micro 4/3 mount!
@@zenography7923 Excellent! thank you
Wonderful review. Just love the bokeh of this lens. Also, please check out the Pergear 25mm 1.8 if you get a chance.
Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out!
Interesting review. I'm quite a fan of these manual Chinese made lenses. I bought a 7Artisans 25mm for my Fuji XPro1 and it's razor sharp. Compact, smooth, with good but limited bokeh all for just over £100. You really can't ask for more as long as you can handle manual focus and for an old git like me it's no trouble at all.
Interestingly this old git has just bought an X Pro 1 in really nice condition for attaching his many and varies vintage glass but he has found the focus peaking on the Fuji isn't as good as the focus peaking on his Panasonic GX7. The Fuji, nice as it is, has white peaking which isn't s easy to see as the nice blue peaking on the GX7.
@@northstar1950 yes I agree. Overall I love the XPro1 but the peaking isn't up to later models
@@northstar1950 I have an X-Pro1 and a GX80 *and* the 7Artisans 25mm f1.8. The Fuji's focus peaking isn't as crisp, but it's perfectly usable with a 100% click of the thumb wheel. As you would expect the 7Artisans never completely sharpens up at the corners, and unlike modern lenses is optimum at about f11. However it has lovely colours and is sufficiently sharp for a 24" print. It would be nice to try it, and the Neewer 35mm 1.2 on a film camera. I suspect they would give very Barnack Leica-like rendition.
And this old git can only agree! Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks for watching.
I was waiting for you to tell us the price at the end - and just £75, wow! And, I didn't know my A7 could do APS-C size, so that's good to know, thanks.
It's certainly good value, and sits nicely on the A7. Thanks for watching!
I it true that Neewer and Meike are the asme company? Because I think that for instance this lens is not the same as a Meike 35 1.2, I honestly don't even konow if that exists. I asked you this because people say that the Meike 35mm f1.7 is the Neewer 35mm f1.7, I don't know wether to believe them or not. I just konw how much I love the way you presented artistically the results you got without charts or other common methods of measurement. ♥
Nice review. Pity that the lens, is for APS-C format.
hope you reviewing the fullframe 35mm f1.4 from 7artisans for next episode sir, a review from a vintage lenses enthusiast perspective
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i heard lot of good things about it
I'd love to - if only I had one!
Can i use it with panasonic lumix g7? Please reply.
Yes you can - you can buy this lens with a micro four thirds mount!
Thank you for the video.
After watching I looked at the Neewer website to price the lenses in US $s The price is good for a new lens.
I wonder why they are choosing to make lenses mostly for Sony and I think one or maybe two for Canon (EF?). Perhaps in time they will broaden their intended market?
Engraved numbers and markings on the lens would be a helpful improvement.
I think they're available in micro 4/3 mount too. Thanks for watching.
On B&H it says f 1.7 lens is this true ? Sorry its on their site for 150.00 and its 1.2 for sony
There does seem to be some doubt about this on the internet, but it says f1.2 on the barrel, and I've no reason to doubt that. Thanks for watching!
Thanks
The focus ring is made of metal and not plastic. I tested this by using the tip of my tongue. I know that this sounds unusual but it's the best way to tell if lenses are made of metal or plastic. When it's cold it's metal.
Thanks for the info, I shall give mine a taste!
@@zenography7923 Enjoy!
@@zenography7923 “give mine a taste” 🤣 I see what you did there. Awesome review by the way. I just hit checkout on it. You convinced me, and now I'll see for myself. Thank you for sharing.
I have this lens, and I am thinking of returning it to the seller. At f1.2 at 4m focus distance the focus ring reaches the infinity mark. At f16 the max focus distance is about 10 m. Otherwise , nice bokeh and sharp enough up to 10m at f16.
It's definitely not for general use but if you do art photography, and spend time learning what this lens can do , you might be able to use it . The Meike 35mm f1.4 is a much better option.
Mine also focuses beyond infinity. It reaches infinity focus at approx. 7 meters on the scale. I really don't mind this as long as it reaches infinity focus. I prefer this to a lens that doesn't reach infinity.
Hey Zenography ,i Appreciate very much your channel... Try to test a Hasselblad Carl Zeiss T 80mm f/2.8 as i Did with an Hasselblad V SLR Lens to Sony Alpha E-Mount and you would be Truly AMAZED ,,, Cheers
I'd love to, if only I had one! Maybe some day...
Complimenti dall'italia
Thank you!
So you like it??
a apsc lens on a full frame cam?
Yes, there's an adjustment you can make on the A7 series so that it uses only an aps-c sized portion of the sensor - smaller file sizes too!
Yes, the files are 10 megapixels instead of 24 on the full frame Sony A7ii.
Nice review. But the product is a bit limiting...At some point in time, an APSC user will want to upgrade to a FF, or at least have one FF in their arsenal, and this lens will become a cludge... Kind of penny wise, pound foolish. Lenses and mirrorless cameras(because they do not have major moving parts), are some of the really good long term investments we can make in photography. I hate to think what the retail value of this limited approach to a lens will be - both in terms of limiting the end user, and in an inability to get anywhere near your investment back, should you wish to sell. I pass... on this one..
I know what you mean, but still, as an aps-c only lens, this one is a lot of fun!