7Artisans 35mm F1.4 Mark II FF
Launch MSRP
unconfirmed- Weight
- 284g
- Filter
- ⌀52mm
- Min focus
- 0.33m
- Max mag.
- 0.13×
- Formula
- 7E / 5G
- Released
- 2023
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- Multi-layer MC Coating
- Aperture range
- f/1.4 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 284g
- ⌀ × length
- 63.0 × 46.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀52mm
- Weather sealed
- No
- Aperture ring
- Yes
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- —
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.33m
- Max magnification
- 0.13× (1:7.7)
Optical character
The Mark II full-frame 35mm f/1.4 replaced 7Artisans' 2019 original with a simpler 7-element, 5-group design, a 52mm filter thread and a 10-blade diaphragm. It is a compact, fully manual metal lens (284g by the official spec) that sold for $189, aimed at photographers who want a fast 35mm with a soft, warm, vintage look rather than clinical sharpness.
Focus runs from 0.33m, down from 0.4m on the original, to infinity in about 100° of rotation. 7Artisans' spec sheet lists a clicked aperture ring, while the copy tested at launch had a clickless, well-damped ring. There are no electronic contacts, so the camera records no lens data.
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
Owner reports are scarce. One owner using it on a full-frame mirrorless body nearly sent it back but kept it, finding it small, quiet, discreet and easy to handle, with many successful shots and especially nice results in low-light indoor portraits.
The same owner would not use it outdoors for general work, finds it less clean than a modern autofocus 35mm f/1.8 and notes the usual flaws of budget lenses. For distant subjects, they back focus off slightly from the infinity stop.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Fast f/1.4 at a low price
- +Compact metal build, 284g
- +Close focus to 0.33m
- +52mm filter thread, 10 blades
Weaknesses
- −Soft wide open, corners weak until f/8
- −Strong field curvature and distortion
- −Heavy vignetting at f/1.4
- −No electronic contacts or EXIF
Six-axis rating
Ratings are published once at least two independent professional reviews have been read.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Sony E (FE) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm |
| Category | Wide |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Special elements | Multi-layer MC Coating |
| Aperture blades | 10 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Manual Helicoid |
| Minimum focus | 0.33m |
| Max magnification | 0.13× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 284g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 63.0 × 46.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀52mm |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Launch MSRP | Unconfirmed |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- web.archive.org/web/20230120131503/http://en.7artisans.com/prod_view.aspx
- sonyalpha.blog/2023/05/30/7-artisans-35mm-f1-4-ii-full-frame/
Professional reviews
- sonyalpha.blog/2023/05/30/7-artisans-35mm-f1-4-ii-full-frame/
Owner reports
- phillipreeve.net/blog/review-7artisans-35-1-4/
Similar focal length alternatives
- VS35mm F1.4 Mark II FF vs 35mm F1.4
- VS35mm F1.4 Mark II FF vs 35mm F1.4 Mark III
- VS35mm F1.4 Mark II FF vs 35mm F2.0
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- FLT
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- MFD
- 0.40m
- MSRP
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- 274g
- FLT
- ⌀52mm
- MFD
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- MSRP
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- 320g
- FLT
- ⌀43mm
- MFD
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- MSRP
- —
MFRING
