7Artisans Adds Two Full-Frame Manual Primes to Lineup
Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans has released two new manual-focus prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the 75mm f/1.4 and the 14mm f/2.8. Both lenses are offered in Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L-mount versions.
The 75mm f/1.4 is a short telephoto lens primarily aimed at portrait photography. It combines a relatively uncommon focal length with a fast maximum aperture, positioning it between the standard 50mm f/1.4 and the more traditional 85mm f/1.4. The optical design consists of six elements arranged in six groups, including three high-refractive-index elements, as well as a 13-blade diaphragm designed to produce a smooth background blur. The lens weighs 408 grams and measures 77 millimeters in length, accepts 62mm filters and has a minimum focusing distance is 0.88 meters, making it suitable for head-and-shoulder portraits and detail work. The construction is entirely metal, with mechanical aperture and focus control. There are no electronic contacts for communication with the camera.
The 14mm f/2.8 instead is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens built for architectural, landscape and astrophotography applications. It provides a field of view of approximately 114 to 116 degrees, depending on the mount, without introducing fisheye distortion. The optical structure includes 13 elements arranged in nine groups, incorporating two aspherical elements, three extra-low dispersion elements and multiple high-index glass elements to reduce chromatic aberration and distortion. The lens has a 10-blade aperture diaphragm, a de-clickable aperture ring and engraved depth-of-field markings. Despite its wide field of view and fast aperture, the lens remains relatively compact at 87 millimeters in length and weighs 504 grams. The front element is bulbous, but a detachable hood allows the use of standard 77mm filters—a feature that is uncommon for ultra-wide lenses.
Here are few sample pictures taken with the 14mm f/2.8, courtesy of 7Artisans:
Both lenses share a fully manual operation, including focus and aperture control, and feature metal barrels for durability. They do not offer autofocus or electronic integration with camera systems, which results in a simpler mechanical design.
The 75mm f/1.4 is priced at $189, while the 14mm f/2.8 is priced at $299. Both are available now through official retailers.
