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TTArtisan 40mm macro anoying mount play, keep it or send it ? (lemmy.zip)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/analog@lemmy.world
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Hello there

I just received a TTArtisant 40mm macro for my Fuji XM-1, much needed to scan negatives.

The focus ring is slow and need quite some efforts to turn. Probably best for precision and not sliding out of focus.

But the mount has a quite a lot of play. It rotates following the focus ring adjustments, which, in turn, mess with the focus… It fit nicely flat on the body but this angular free play is annoying.

Anyway I need a macro lens, and can’t afford $600 for a genuine Fujinon X mount Lens…

Does anyone also have TTArtisan manual focus lenses ? How does they fit ?

I am tempted to send it back, can’t decide. Any advices ?

Bye

[Edit] thanks for all replies, the lens is sent back.

[Edit] new lens came in, with exact same angular play. I guess it's my life now, I shall keep it.

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The angular free play is slightly more than normal, you might wanna replace it. Like the other comment mentioned, the play alone shouldn't affect focus.

My l mount artisan lens feels pretty good to use, solid mounting.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Yes I got the same evaluation in the Photography community. It shouldn’t be that much play.

    Unfortunately I bought this lens specifically to scan film negatives, that play is enough to mess with the focus.

    I use pic highlighting and x2 zoom to focus on the film grain, then manipulating the camera menus or adjusting others settings. I often need to get back to x2 zoom and use the free play alone to get back to optimal focus. Not a tripod issue, nor a negative holder slide on the table.

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