7Artisans recently released not one but three new lenses for mirrorless cameras: the 7artisans 10mm F/2.8 Fisheye, a 55mm F/1.4 second version, and a 60mm F/2.8 Macro lens also, second version. Let’s take a closer look at these fully manual lenses that feature a de-clicked aperture ring for a very affordable price! If you’re new to 7Artisans: this Chinese lens manufacturer is known for making very fast manual photographic lenses at an affordable price. Last year, we reported about their 35mm F/0.95 lens that retails for only $255. The company is back with three new models in its lineup: the 7artisans 10mm F/2.8 Fisheye, the 55mm F/1.4 II, and the 60mm F/2.8 II Macro lens. All these lenses are fully manual – focus and aperture – and feature a de-clicked aperture ring, ideal for filmmakers. 7Artisans 10mm F/2.8 Fisheye The 7Artisans 10mm F/2.8 is a Fisheye lens with a very wide 178° field of view on a full-frame mirrorless camera. At the moment, it is available in various lens mounts including Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mounts. Image credit: 7artisans The 7Artisans 10mm F/2.8 Fisheye is entirely made out of metal, which results in a weight of 580g/20.4oz despite some pretty compact dimensions of only 68mm x 87mm (length x diameter). Image credit: 7Artisans The lens design of the 7Artisans 10mm F/2.8 consists of eleven lens elements in eight groups with one Extra-Low Dispersion glass and four High Refractive Astigmatism lenses. The aperture diaphragm has eight blades –...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 3 June, 2021