TTArtisan 25mm F2 Wide-Angle APS-C Camera Lens Large Aperture Manual Fixed Camera Lens Compatible with Fuji X-Mount Cameras X-A2 X-A2 X-A3 X-A5 X-A7 X-H1 XT1 X-T2 X-T3 X-T20 X-T30 X-T100 X-T200 X-PRO1

This lens is amazing. It’s sharp, looks great on my Fujifilm camera, and doesn’t feel cheap at all!Build quality is excellent. The aperture ring clicks nicely, and the focus ring is smooth. The lens feels mostly metal and has a satisfying weight, though it’s still light and compact.It is worth mentioning that vignetting and color shading appear at f-stops higher than f/4, so if you were hoping to use wide apertures for a shallow depth of field or low light conditions, this lens has some imperfections and might not be the one for you. (Last image sample shows the vignetting)However, at f/4 and smaller, the image is sharp and there is hardly any vignetting. Great for street photography and bright/normal conditions.At wider apertures, the infinity focus may not be perfectly accurate, but it can be adjusted with a screwdriver.The lens cap screws on rather than clipping on, which I don’t mind because it adds a manual feel, but if you take it on and off frequently, you might want a separate 43mm lens cap.This was my first manual lens and I assure you it is really easy to use if you know the basics of photography. Very straight forward and functional lens.Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase. At this price point, I couldn’t ask for more (maybe slightly less vignetting). Highly recommended, great value for your money.

Lets get this out of the way first- This isn't an optically perfect lens. Far from it. Wide open, this lens produces a somewhat soft and hazy picture that I'm sure some people will be put off from. If you want optical perfection, this isn't the lens for you.THAT BEING SAID- I love this lens. For one, it's the cheapest new lens (I think) that you can buy for the Fuji X mount. That alone gives it a lot of leeway to misbehave a bit, in my book. It's built of metal and feels good to use- the focus ring is well dampened and the clicked aperture is ideal for still photography. Not being a video shooter, I vastly prefer this over declicked apertures.The image quality, for all its flaws, provides what I find to be a pleasing character. It's not perfect for everything, but this is a lens that begs to be shot wide open at contrasty night scenes in the city. It's wide open characteristics are similar to using a slight diffusion filter. Considering that a good diffusion filter costs almost as much as this lens (Or more, if you splurge on the best filters you can buy), I treat this lens more as a special purpose tool than something to use for every occasion.That character disappears quickly when you stop down, becoming a very sharp lens very quickly. The diffuse look disappears almost completely after the first click down, so you don't need to use it all the time and still have a fast 2.8 aperture without the haze. It's also very small, and pairs well with my X-M1 as a setup that can get tossed in my shoulder bag without a second thought. It's a very fun lens, and if you aren't expecting the level of optical precision that Fuji lenses often strive for, this is a fantastic lens for the money.

This is hands down one of my favorite lenses I've ever owned. The built is fantastic. It feels solid. Focus throw is the perfect rotation degree and dampness for me. Love the tactile aperture ring. Also love the haze this lens produces wise open. When used tastefully it adds a remarkable aesthetic to video/photo work. It's also just one of the best looking lenses I own. Impressively sharp wide open and razor sharp when stopped down.Only complaints:The mount on mine has a very slight bit of wiggle (fixed by using washi tape around the bayonet to add more pressure where it contacts the camera).Infinity focus was not accurate at all out the box. Focused significantly past infinity. However, I was able to eventually recalibrate by slightly loosening the 3 tiny barrel screws and adjusting the focus ring to match the infinity mark (watched a YouTube video).

Fun little compact lens. Tight fit and quality construction. Good for learning how to manual focus and enjoy photographing.

You can find my review of this lens, along with its 50mm brother on that red arrow video site under the name "Camera Carnage". Bottom like is this is one of the great bargains in manual lenses. Construction is great. Tactile sensation on the aperture and focus rings is smooth and excellently damped. Optically it's very good. I really enjoy shooting this on my FujiFilm bodies. The stop on the focus ring is adjustable, which is nice in case your setting at infinity isn't quite perfect. Some people don't like the spin-on lens cap, but I appreciate how much space it saves, and how secure it is. The extra effort to take it on and off isn't a red mark for me. Focal length is perfect in my opinion for street photography, and the infinity focus is at an excellent distance for zone focusing. I love this lens so much that I am probably selling my XF 27mm f/2.8 AF pancake and replacing it with this.