News TTArtisan - new "Neo" line of basic lenses

[Jonathan-Mac]

TTArtisan are bringing out a new "Neo" line of lenses which are so basic that they have no controls on them, not even a focus ring. I suppose this could save quite a bit of cost but having no manual focus ring on a lens could be very frustrating unless the AF works extremely well, which is not likely on a cheap lens from a maker that isn't technically in the L-mount alliance. I'm all for having cheaper options available but no focus ring I think is a step too far.

First is a 50/1.8 then an 85/1.8 later. It would be really nice to see new lenses outside of 35, 50 and 85mm.

TTartisan announced two full-frame AF lenses from the new Neo series: 50mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8 (E/Z/L) - Photo Rumors

TTartisan announced in China two full-frame AF lenses from the new Neo series (previously reported here): AF 50mm f/1.8 and AF 85mm f/1.8 (E/Z/L). Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the official TTartisan store. The Neo Series focuses on simplicity, with a clean and minimalistic design – no...

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[sergun80]

Do they have inexpensive optics now, are they copying Viltrox air?? But those air series are quite good. They stamp out the same "rake" And once they started with excellent manual optics.