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7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye
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7Artisans · 10 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L mount

7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateNov 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional 185° angle of view delivers dramatic fisheye perspective in compact, lightweight package
+Bright f/2.8 aperture excels for astrophotography and low-light landscape photography
+Improved Mark II optical design with dual ED elements and 10-blade aperture produces excellent image quality and pronounced sunstars
+Extremely affordable at $278, significantly cheaper than manufacturer alternatives like the $1,999 Sigma 15mm f/1.4
+Versatile multi-mount availability (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L) with fully manual operation
+Excellent build quality with metal construction, smooth damped focus/aperture rings, and fluorescent markings for night shooting
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only may require practice for precise focusing at close distances (0.15m minimum)
−No EXIF data recorded by lens, requiring manual metadata entry in image files
−Cannot accommodate front or rear filter threads, limiting filter options for astrophotography and video
−Extreme curvature of field at very close focus distances requires stopping down for optimal sharpness

General

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Nov 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II is an ultra-wide diagonal fisheye with a 185° viewing angle packed into a compact 75×95mm package weighing 602g. The Mark II improves upon its predecessor with dual extra-low dispersion elements and a more refined 10-blade aperture that produces lovely sun stars. Beautifully built with sturdy metal construction and fabulous image quality featuring impressive sharpness and negligible color fringing, this manual focus lens offers exceptional value at its sub-$300 price point for full-frame mirrorless photographers seeking creative ultra-wide perspectives.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/22
Angle of View
185° diagonal
Lens Construction
11 elements in 8 groups
ED Elements
2 extra-low dispersion elements
Aspherical Elements
1 aspherical element
Min focal length
10 mm
Max focal length
10 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
10 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
15 cm01500

Focus

Focusing Method
Manual focus
Focus Design
Internal focus

Build

Material
Metal construction
Hood
Fixed integral petal-shaped hood
Aperture Ring
Clickless (de-clicked)

Features

Lens Type
Diagonal fisheye
Sensor Type
Full-frame
Image Stabilization
None
Special Features
Fluorescent/phosphorescent depth of field markings for low-light use

Filtration

Filter Size
No standard filter threads
Filter Compatibility
Not compatible with front or rear-mounted filters

Physical

Lens weight
602 g
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
75 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
95 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L