The momentum behind mirrorless lens support has been steadily building as third party manufacturers recognize that the various mounts are fertile ground to plant their brand. Affordable lenses will always garner attention, but absurdly affordable lenses with fast apertures are all the more alluring. And because of this, there is currently a window of opportunity for brands to invade the consciousness of consumers and abscond with their serious consideration.
7artisans has released a small selection of lenses for Fuji, Leica, MFT, and Sony that they hope will do just that.
If you’ve recently succumb to Leica lust and, in the heat of the moment, failed to recognize that you actually need a lens to use it, this could be your salvation. This lens comes in black or sliver and is compatible with most Leica mirrorless lenses.
Specs
7 Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture Range: F/1.1-F/16
12 Diaphragm Blades
Aluminum Body and Copper Core
Sonnar Structure
14.1oz/400g
CompatibilityLeica M4P, M6, M7, M8, M9, M9P, M10, M240, M240P, ME, M262, M-M
AdaptabilityAccording to the description on Amazon.com, with a Leica M Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter this lens can use auto-focus when used with the Sony A7II/ a7RII.
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This focal length is to be expected as there will always be a market for a fast thirty five that you can throw on your Full Frame or APSC body. At $156, they’ve made sure that their market is as large as possible.
Specs
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Aperture Range: F/2-F/16
10 Diaphragm Blades
Aluminum Body and Copper Core
0.7oz/320g
25MM F/1.8 Manual Focus Lens For MFT/Fuji X/SONY – $70
This is the most fiinancially tantalizing offering for this collection of lenses and, if it’s performance even flirts with being good, this could develop a cult following.
Specs
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Aperture Range: F/1.8-F/16
12 Diaphragm Blades
Aluminum Body and Copper Core
0.31oz/143g
7.5MM F/2.8 APS-C FISHEYE Lens For MFT/Fuji X/Sony – $139
APSC users get some wide angle love with this fisheye that comes out to a (11.25mm) on the cropped sensor and (15mm) on the MFT. This is amongst the lowest prices you can find for this specialty lens.
Specs
11 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture Range: F/2.8-F/22
11 Diaphragm Blades
Multi Layer Coating
Aluminum Body and Copper Core
Closest Focus Distance: 0.12m
Widely Focus within 180 Degree
0.6oz/278g