Articles
7artisans' new lens is a fast, wide option for E-mount
DPReview NewsWhen you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.
 |
| Image: 7artisans |
7artisans has officially released its full-frame AF 24mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount. The company is pitching it as a do-everything option for landscape, astro and environmental portraiture shooting.
The lens is made up of 14 elements in 11 groups, with two aspherical lenses, two high refractive elements and three ED elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.32m (12"), and its aperture has 11 blades. Its autofocus abilities are provided by a stepper motor.
The AF 24mm F1.8's body is made of metal and weighs in at 424g (~15oz). It can accept 62mm filters and has a clickless aperture ring. It also includes a customizable function button and a USB-C port on the mount for software updates.
The lens costs $329 and is available now.
7artisans AF 24mm F1.8 Specs:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 24 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Sony FE |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.8–16 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 |
| Aperture notes | Clickless ring |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 asph., 2 HR, 3 ED |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.32 m (12.6″) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 424 g (0.93 lb) |
| Diameter | 72 mm (2.83″) |
| Length | 92 mm (3.62″) |
| Materials | Metal |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 62 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | No |
