7artisans

Is anyone using this 7Artisans 18mm F6.3 II lens? I just happened to find it on eBay..... Thought it might be a fun lens for da' GF1 !!

First photos with this lens on my E-M5.2. Inevitably at f1.4...I'll give it a bit more of a test tomorrow but the lens feels like a quality item. Solid metal construction and very smooth aperture and focus rings.

This lens was announced late December 2022, but I happened on it by accident whilst browsing Amazon. The mk I is a pretty well regarded lens but didn't have a filter thread (you had to buy some proprietary adaptor). The mkII has a 67mm thread and also has a new optical formula. Both lenses are...

Picked one of these up from Amazon for £140. I previously tried the Neewer 35mm f/1.4 but returned that because it wasn't sharp until about f/5.6 and (more importantly) had a clickless aperture ring which I really struggled with. It was about half the price of this 7Artisans though. The...

Picked this up for the heck of it. Fun little thing for Fuji X mount. I'll start off the showcase with some images SOOC and defished using the Lightroom profile for the Nikon 10.5mm. Does a decent job of it. Monochromes were shot using my Kodak Panatomic-X film simulation recipe, which can...

https://leicarumors.com/2020/08/16/blind-test-leica-summilux-m-35mm-f-1-4-asph-lens-vs-the-new-7artisans-35mm-f-1-4-lens.aspx/ Apart from the 7a lens being too big (it probably shows in the viewfinder quite a bit), things are looking excellent for value-oriented buyers.

Taken with the Panasonic G7...

On the M9, quick tests right out of the Box. No adjustments required, I use a 1.25x magnifier for focus. First impressions- this lens is FAST, and compact. Much smaller than my 50/1.1 Nokton. Click stops for the aperture mechanisms. Focus very smooth after a brief workout of turning from 0.8m...

https://leicarumors.com/2019/04/15/7artisans-75mm-f-1-25-lens-for-leica-m-mount-specifications-and-sample-photos.aspx/ The 7Artisans super-speed lens is now on sale, delivery starts in September. Under $500 with tax and shipping, ordered from the US. I could not resist. I will be comparing it...

I had previously purchased this lens with a Fuji mount and have enjoyed some excellent images with it. I recently purchased the same lens but with an L mount. The first copy I received was problematic and I sent it back. The second copy that arrived a couple of days ago works fine on the...

7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount specifications and sample photos - Leica Rumors This lens looks like it's going to very good at a reasonable price. Link also has samples and they look great! 7Artisans said they will also make an FE version optimized for other mirrorless cameras...

I've been searching for a cheap replacement for my Voigtlander 40mm 1.4 Nokton MC. While it was very sharp in the center, the field curvature softness was really starting to bug me due to the thick sensor stack of the Sony bodies. I've been looking at other alternatives such as the Voigtlander...

All with X-M1 and 7artisans 35mm f1.2 Louisville Zoo

To be honest I'm not sure how I tripped on this lens. But after using it for a few days I'm very glad I did. This lens retails for $119. and not unlike 7a's 25mm f1.8, ($79.), it seems to offer some very serious image quality for an exceptional price. The build quality appears to be very...

I had a blast today checking out my latest M mount lens, the 7Artisans 35mm f/2. I must say I'm impressed; while it's of course no equal to more expensive lenses, it's a pretty good lens - and I enjoy the results. I also shot with two of my other 35mm M mount lenses, the Voigtländer 35mm f/1.4...