Review: TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 - A Modern and Affordable Zeiss Biotar 75/1.5?

Review: TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 - A Modern and Affordable Zeiss Biotar 75/1.5?

TTArtisan has done it again. After previously remaking the legendary Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8—renowned for its distinctive soap bubble bokeh—they've now turned their attention to another iconic lens: the Big B, or more precisely, the Carl Zeiss Biotar 75mm f/1.5. This legendary lens, famous for its swirly bokeh, sharp centre, and 3D pop, has become something of a myth over time.

While TTArtisan has never claimed to have replicated the Biotar, the lens's shape, mount choice, and, more importantly, its optical formula leave little to the imagination about what they have aimed to mimic.

The Biotar 75mm is often called the "Original King of Bokeh," as the popular Soviet-era Helios 40 85mm f/1.5—known simply as the "King of Bokeh"—is rumored to be based on the Biotar’s design due to their similar optical formula.

Thanks to its unique optical characteristics, limited production, and beautiful bokeh, sharpness, and 3D pop, the Biotar 75mm f/1.5 became highly sought after, eventually turning into a collector's item. Prices on the used market soared to between $1,500 and $4,500, depending on the version and condition. Now, let’s take a closer look at TTArtisan's remake of this iconic lens!
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Check it out at:
TTArtisan ($269):
https://ttartisan.store/products/ttar...
Amazon ($289) :
https://amzn.to/4eC0kP7

Mount adapters
M42 to Sony E adapter: https://amzn.to/4doo1JP
M42 to Nikon Z adapter: https://amzn.to/3N15Oaw
M42 to Canon RF adapter: https://amzn.to/3MXOzHd
M42 to Fuji X adapter: https://amzn.to/3ZDY31H
M42 to Fuji GFX adapter: https://amzn.to/4euDwRC

My gear (2024):
Main camera : https://amzn.to/3TkA1VD
Camera grip : https://amzn.to/3TkAmaR
Memory Card : https://amzn.to/3AQQ3Ae
Memory Card 2 : https://amzn.to/3Xe5GZX
Lens : https://amzn.to/3XwAfv7
Camera 2 : https://amzn.to/3Mr2Bk5
Memory card : https://amzn.to/3TliIn8
Small Tripod: https://amzn.to/4cOhcky

Blog Post: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-...
Helios 40 Review on Blog Site: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-...
TTArtisan 100/2.8 (Trioplan remake bubble bokeh reveiw): https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-...

Sample Images:
https://images.stockholm360.net/ttart...

Timestamps:
00:00 Review TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 - A Modern and Affordable Zeiss Biotar 75/1.5?
02:22 Variations and History of Biotar 75/1.5
05:11 Handling & Build Quality
08:00 Optical Features
08:24 Sharpness near Infinity
09:20 Sharpness at Portrait Distance
10:25 Sharpness at Closeup Distance
10:47 Lenst Distortion
10:55 Vignetting
11:35 Focus Shift & Aberrations
12:07 Flare Resistance
12:39: Coma
12:53 Sunstars
13:15 Focus Breathing
13:32 Bokeh
17:28 Conclusion & Sample Images


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