TTArtisan has introduced a cine lens with a twist: dual bokeh. The 35mm T2.1 full-frame lens features a small switch right on the barrel that lets you toggle between two distinct background styles – bubble and soft – with a single click. It’s available in E, X, Z, RF, and L mounts. Let’s take a closer look. TTArtisan is a Chinese lens manufacturer established in 2019, specializing in designing and producing affordable, manual-focus lenses for mirrorless camera systems. Some of their lenses include a 50mm F/0.95 manual full-frame prime and a 35mm F/1.4 for APS-C cameras, which we wrote about previously. This lens is the first to offer a mechanical switch that lets you change the character of the bokeh on the fly. Other lenses with bokeh control use rings that gradually shift rendering, but none switch between two fixed bokeh styles mid-shoot. Dual bokeh system – bubble or soft What stands out with this lens is its dual bokeh system, which allows users to change the quality of background blur with a switch on the barrel. In “Bubble” mode, out-of-focus highlights give you that vintage, soap-bubble bokeh. Switching to “Soft” mode gives a smoother, more blended background that feels more traditional. It’s a simple way to shift the mood of a shot without changing your setup. Upper photos in Bubble mode, lower photos in Soft mode. Image credit: TTArtisan Manual operation and focus throw The TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 is fully manual and designed with cine use in mind: 0.8...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 30 April