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February 2, 2025

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Finding New Perspectives: A Journey with the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro

Learn how the budget-friendly TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro lens opens up a world of close-up photography, with practical tips for achieving sharp, detailed focus-stacked images despite its quirks and limitations.

By: Jon Swindall
There's a special kind of excitement that comes with adding a new lens to your kit - that moment of possibility, of seeing the world through a different perspective. When I first mounted the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro on my GFX system, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. As a medium format shooter, the options for true macro work have been limited, and often eye-wateringly expensive. The Viltrox extension tube experiment had left me frustrated, more convinced than ever that I needed a dedicated macro solution - but without the budget for native glass.

A Budget-Friendly Gateway to Macro
Enter the TTArtisan, an intriguing proposition that promised to open up the world of extreme close-up photography without requiring a second mortgage. Available across multiple systems - Fujifilm GFX, Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts - it's a lens that democratizes macro photography while bringing its own distinct character to the table.

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Jon 'Swindy' Swindall, based in Atlanta, GA, is a seasoned photographer, cinematographer, and skilled drone pilot, known for his dynamic visual storytelling and passion for capturing the world's diverse beauty through his lens. Sr. Editor Click, connect, and create at Luminous Landscape.

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Finding New Perspectives: A Journey with the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro

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