7artisans 50mm f1.1 review full#Sorry Leica fans, I couldn’t help myself.7artisans have been producing some absolutely fantastic options in the low-budget lens department, and one of their best entries for rangefinder coupled full frame cameras is the 50mm f/1.1, an incredibly ambitious lens which at first glance many would overlook. The 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 may not be a match optically or aesthetically but while you are out snapping photos it may be comforting to know you still have $4,946.00 in the bank. In the looks and appearance department, the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 reminds me of a Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4, a lens that cost $5,195.00, and a lens I would love to have in my bag. It may be an acquired taste shooting at f/0.95 exclusively but think of it as a different paintbrush and with a bit of patience I think you can create unique images with this lens. The combination of my Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 feels very robust and does not tip the scale of what I find too heavy which is something I really appreciate. The experience is more tactile with a solidly built lens like this. 7artisans 50mm f1.1 review manual#In the same breath shooting the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 is a different experience almost like shooting a film camera with a manual focus lens. You can read my review of the XF 35mm f/1.4 R here: The XF 35mm f/1.4 R would always be my first pick but I see the 7Artisans as that ‘one extra stop’ and like a breath of fresh air in addition to a lens that I already have. At 6.6 oz / 187 g the XF 35mm f/1.4 R is about half the weight of the 7Artisans.įor me, it is not a question of one or the other. If you plan to shoot mostly between f/1.4 and f/16 there is little point in the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 and you may as well pick one of the Fujifilm XF 35mm lenses. You may not be a fan of f/0.95 bokeh and perhaps find it too excessive. The difference should be even more pronounced if you come from a Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR. Even with images at further distances, you can create separation and quantify the out-of-focus areas easier at f/0.95. While the scene above may not show it fully there are sample images in this article where I see a difference. Why even bother with the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 if you already have the XF 35mm f/1.4 R? The 7Artisan 35mm f/0.95 strongly resembles the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 and at $249.00 it is perhaps an easier leap to make especially if you have not tried your luck with a manual focus lens before. To my knowledge, the only other option for Fujifilm X shooters at f/0.95 is the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark II, currently at $449.00, and the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 at $499.00. The lure of the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 is the ability to shoot at f/0.95. 7Artisans specializes in prime lenses at affordable prices relying on design clues from classic lenses from the past, namely Leica lenses. IntroductionĬhinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans has several options for the Fujifilm X mount as well as full-frame lenses for other brands. While the two are at different focal lengths they make for an interesting comparison from a cost perspective with the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 at $98.00 and the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 2.5 times the cost at $249.00. This is the second native Fujifilm X mount manual focus lens I have tested, the other being the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2.
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