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7artisans releases three new budget-friendly primes, including a fisheye and macro lens: Digital Photography Review

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May 28, 2021


Chinese optics manufacturer 7artisans has announced three new prime lenses: one for full-frame camera systems and two for APS-C/Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera systems.
7artisans 10mm F2.8 fisheye lens

The first lens of the bunch is a 10mm F2.8 fisheye lens for Canon RF, Leica L, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, has an aperture range of F2.8 through F22, uses an eight-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 17cm (6.7″).
Below is a sample gallery of images captured with the lens:

The fully-manual lens features a declicked aperture and measures 68mm (2.68″) long, 87mm (3.43″) in diameter and weighs 570g (1.26lbs). The 7artisans 10mm F2.8 fisheye lens is available to purchase for $270 at authorized 7artisans retailers, although it appears the first batch of lenses have sold out.
7artisans 55mm F1.4 II lens

Next up is a 55mm F1.4 II lens for Canon EOS-M, Fujifilm X, MFT, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of six elements in five groups, has an aperture range of F1.4 through F16, uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 42cm (16.5″).
Below is a sample gallery of images captured with the lens:

The lens features a declicked aperture and measures 65mm (2.56″) long, 60mm (2.36″) in diameter and weighs 358g (12.6oz). The lens is currently available to purchase through 7artisans retailers, including Photo Rumors, for $130.
7artisans 60mm F2.8 II macro lens

Last up is the 60mm F2.8 II macro lens for Canon EOS-M, Fujifilm X, MFT, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, has an aperture range of F2.8 through F22, uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 17.5cm (6.9″).
Below is a sample gallery of images captured with the lens:

As with the other two lenses, the 60mm F2.8 II features a declicked aperture. It measures in at 80.5mm (3.17″) long, 60mm (2.36″) in diameter and weighs 339g (12oz). The 60mm F2.8 II lens is available to purchase for $180 at authorized 7artisans retailers, although it appears the first batch of lenses have sold out.



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