TTArtisan 1002.8 Ultra Macro Tilt-Shift Lens Review
I tested the unique TTArtisan 100/2.8 lens. It has 2:1 macro and tilt-shift functions. What did I learn after using it? The lens has a lot of potential, but is hard to maneuver.
I’ve been a freelancer since early 2012; photography is my living. I acquired my photography experience, both inside and outside the studio, during the previous years—when I was working all day and taking pictures every evening and weekend. I don’t have just one clearly defined topic; I like photographing people, but also cityscapes and landscapes.
I tested the unique TTArtisan 100/2.8 lens. It has 2:1 macro and tilt-shift functions. What did I learn after using it? The lens has a lot of potential, but is hard to maneuver.
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