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Silver metal manual prime lens with M42 mount and 13 aperture blades

TTARtisan

TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 M42 Mount camera lens

SKU CH-ZVCQ-1WGEM

Manual-focus 75 mm prime with f/1.5 aperture and 13-blade diaphragm for M42 cameras

  • 75 mm focal length suits portrait and general photography
  • f/1.5 maximum aperture enables low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
  • 13-blade diaphragm produces smooth, swirly bokeh highlights
  • Manual focus down to 0.75 m gives full creative control
  • M42 screw mount fits classic and adapted camera bodies

Portrait prime for M42 bodies

The TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 is a manual-focus prime lens built for cameras with an M42 screw mount. Its 75mm focal length suits portrait work and general photography, while the bright f/1.5 maximum aperture supports shallow depth of field and low-light shooting. A 13-blade diaphragm produces the distinctive swirly bokeh this lens is known for. Photographers who prefer hands-on control will appreciate the all-manual operation.

Check mount and focus style

Verify that your camera accepts M42 mount lenses, either natively or via a suitable adapter, because the lens has no electronic contacts and cannot communicate aperture or focus data to the body. The focus ring turns smoothly down to a minimum distance of 0.75m, so ensure you are comfortable with manual focusing for every shot. There is no autofocus motor and no aperture ring coupling for automatic exposure modes.

Behaviour during extended sessions

The all-metal barrel and manual helicoid maintain consistent focus feel without the focus-shift sometimes seen in motorised designs during long portrait sessions. The wide f/1.5 aperture stays bright across the frame, letting you keep shutter speeds reasonable in fading light without raising ISO. Because the diaphragm uses 13 blades, out-of-focus highlights retain their circular shape even when stopped down slightly, preserving the characteristic swirl effect throughout a day of shooting.

Highlights

  • 75 mm focal length suits portrait and general photography
  • f/1.5 maximum aperture enables low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
  • 13-blade diaphragm produces smooth, swirly bokeh highlights
  • Manual focus down to 0.75 m gives full creative control
  • M42 screw mount fits classic and adapted camera bodies

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 M42 lens include a hood, caps or adapter in the box?

The lens ships as a standalone unit for M42 mount cameras; any hood, filter, cap set or mount adapter must be purchased separately.

The spec sheet lists only one focal length and aperture — how do I know this version suits my portrait work?

The single 75 mm f/1.5 configuration is purpose-built for portrait focal length and shallow depth of field, with a 13-blade diaphragm that produces the signature swirly bokeh.

What does the f/1.5 aperture actually deliver when I shoot wide open on a digital body?

At f/1.5 the lens gathers ample light for low-light handheld work and renders a razor-thin focus plane, while the 13-blade iris creates the distinctive swirly bokeh circles around highlights.

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