Chinese manufacturer 7Artisans has some exciting lenses for various mounts. From ultra-wide-angle to telephoto primes, multiple third-party lenses have won over many photographers. And now, the company is set to introduce a new lens for the Nikon, Sony, and Leica cameras: the 24mm f1.8. What does it do? Here is a quick look.
According to the new report on Photo Rumors, 7Artisans introduced the lens quite recently. The device is designed for astrophotography, architecture, landscape, and environmental portraits. Here is a look at its specs:
- Frame: Full Frame
- Focal Range: 0.32m – ∞
- Field of View: 83°
- Optical Structure: 14 elements in 11 groups, including 2 Aspherical Glasses, 2 High Refractive and 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glasses
- Aperture Blades: 11 pieces
- Lens Material: Metal
- Lens Size: Ø72mm × L92mm
- Filter Size: 62mm
- Weight: About 424g (E-mount, excluding front/rear covers)
- Support Mounts: E / Z / L
- Aperture Ring: Automatic / Manual
- Focus Ring: 2
- Aperture Mark: Yes
- Custom FN Key: Yes
- AF/MF Switch Key: Yes
- Mounts: 4
- Hood Mounting Position: Yes
- Price: $329
The lens features autofocus and is perfect for scenery, architecture, starry sky, indoors, and night views. The aperture is wide and perfect for low-light photography. Moreover, it is cheaper than other offerings from Nikon and Sony, the 24mm f1.8 S and FE 24mm f1.4 GM. While there are third-party options such as Viltrox AF 24mm f1.8 FE and Samyang AF 24mm f1.8 FE (Sony E), both also cost slightly higher at $379 and $449, respectively.
We tested 7Artisans’ other wide aperture lenses, such as the 28mm f1.8, which worked at. The lens was built well, affordable, has great bokeh, and a good close focusing distance. As we said in our review, “The 7Artisans 28mm f1.4 adheres to that old school mentality. The quality of the images that it can produce will lend themselves to the black and white shooter or the photographer that uses a more new-school type of films like that from Revolog or Cinestill.”
Considering this, we are certain the new lens will also do great. So, if you are keen on buying it, you must have a look at it on the company’s website. The lens is better for new photographers or professionals who want a second lens for their needs. But if you are a professional who needs an absolute performer, look at other options.