p.1 #1 · Portrait lens for Leica SL? You might consider the TTARTISAN AF 75mm F2.
I recently bought a Leica SL2-S after my very positive experience with the Leica Q3 43. I also bought a used SL 24-90 (amazing) and the 90mm Summicron 2.0 pre-asph.
I wanted another portrait lens that wasn't so expensive and had autofocus. Since the TTARTISAN was very affordable in Germany at around €180 (now €230), I thought I'd give it a try. What can I say? I really like it.
I've heard/read a few reviews online that said it has Leica charm and is very good. And yes, what can I say: it's true.
I bought a 50mm prime lens from TTARTISAN for a Sony E-mount a year ago. They also said it was at least good (manual lens). I was pleasantly surprised by the build quality, but the image quality had far too many drawbacks for me, so I quickly returned it.
The 75mm AF 2.0, however, is a no-brainer in my opinion. Not just because of the price (what good is cheap lens on a Leica if I don't like the results?), but because it produces beautiful photos (to my eye).
Ah, alsmost forgot to say: 75mm work so well as a portrait forcal lenght. Loved it with the iconic Pentax FA 77mm 1.8 Limited. Hasn't changed, so useful.
p.1 #2 · Portrait lens for Leica SL? You might consider the TTARTISAN AF 75mm F2.
From everything I have seen, this lens looks like a fantastic bargain. The only negative I have seen so far is that the anodized finish might wear off very easily.
Here is Matt Osborne's review where he mentions the delicacy of the anodized finish but otherwise was also extremely impressed with the lens.
p.1 #3 · Portrait lens for Leica SL? You might consider the TTARTISAN AF 75mm F2.
More recently he also discussed an option from 7Artisans.
Tariq Gibran wrote:
Here is Matt Osborne's review where he mentions the delicacy of the anodized finish but otherwise was also extremely impressed with the lens
