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7Artisans 15mm f/4
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7Artisans · 15 mm · f/4 · Nikon Z mount

7Artisans 15mm f/4

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement date2023
Released2023
Production started2023
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Excellent center sharpness and corner performance
+Ultra-wide 114° field of view for landscapes and architecture
+Minimal distortion at f/4 reduces post-processing needs
+Affordable price point at $359
+Low chromatic aberration ideal for astrophotography
+Solid build quality with metal construction
Worth Knowing
−Long minimum focusing distance (40cm) compared to competitors
−Significant vignetting at f/4, though improves when stopped down
−No autofocus limits convenience for some users
−Green color cast visible in corners under certain conditions

General

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
2023
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2023
Production started
2023
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans 15mm f/4 is an affordable manual ultra-wide lens featuring a sophisticated optical design with 13 elements in 9 groups, delivering excellent center sharpness and minimal distortion ideal for landscape and architectural photography. Reviews highlight impressive image quality and build for the price, though the lens faces competition from similarly priced alternatives and exhibits notable vignetting at maximum aperture plus a longer minimum focusing distance than competitors.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/22
Angle of View
114°
Optical Design
13 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical)
Special Elements
2 non-spherical, 3 low-dispersion, 5 high-refractive-index lenses
Min focal length
15 mm
Max focal length
15 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
15 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
4
Max aperture zoom
4
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020
Autofocus mode
No
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500

Build

Lens Hood
Detachable hood included

Performance

Distortion
Approximately 0 at f/4
Chromatic Aberration
Approximate zero

Physical

Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 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.
Nikon Z