7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x (Canon RF)
Launch MSRP
$335- Weight
- 550g
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.17m
- Max mag.
- 2.00×
- Formula
- 14E / 12G
- Released
- 2024
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 2x ED
- 2x High Refraction
- Aperture range
- f/2.8 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 550g
- ⌀ × length
- 70.0 × 109.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Weather sealed
- No
- Aperture ring
- Yes
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- —
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.17m
- Max magnification
- 2.00× (1:0.5)
Optical character
This full-frame macro goes beyond life size: at its 0.17m minimum focus it reaches 2:1 magnification, twice what most autofocus macro lenses offer. It is a fully manual, all-metal lens with 14 elements in 12 groups (two ED and two high-refractive-index), focusing groups that travel forward inside the barrel, a 67mm filter thread and a 9-blade aperture.
The 180-degree focus throw is long and smooth, which makes fine focusing at high magnification possible without a focus rail. The clicked aperture ring runs in half stops from f/2.8 to f/5.6, then full stops to f/22. At launch it cost about half the price of Nikon's Z MC 50mm f/2.8, a 1:1 autofocus macro.
Reviewer consensus
We summarise professional reviews only after reading at least two independent ones. Not enough have been published or verified for this lens yet.
Owner sentiment
Owners describe it as a capable macro lens on a budget, with fine detail in close-ups even handheld on a first outing. The all-metal barrel and metal cap feel substantial, the aperture ring has a firm click and the focus ring turns smoothly with useful resistance.
Some use it for specialised work such as slide scanning and report excellent results. One owner notes it is not a lightweight lens, and the feedback so far comes from a small number of buyers of the Sony E version, which shares the same optics.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +True 2:1 magnification
- +Long, smooth 180-degree focus ring
- +Good centre sharpness f/4-f/11
- +Low chromatic aberration
- +Metal build, 67mm filter thread
Weaknesses
- −Only ~5cm working distance at 2:1
- −Noticeable pincushion distortion
- −No electronic contacts or EXIF
- −No hood supplied
Six-axis rating
Ratings are published once at least two independent professional reviews have been read.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Canon RF · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 60mm |
| Category | Macro |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 14 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | 2x ED · 2x High Refraction |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Manual Helicoid |
| Minimum focus | 0.17m |
| Max magnification | 2.00× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 550g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 70.0 × 109.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67mm |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Launch MSRP | $335 USD |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- 7artisans.store/products/60mm-f-2-8-full-frame-2x-ultra-macro-lens-for-e-rf
Launch price
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/7artisans-60mm-f28-macro-2x-review
Professional reviews
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/7artisans-60mm-f28-macro-2x-review
Owner reports
- amazon.com/dp/B0DGFX3LL6
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- MFD
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- MSRP
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