7Artisans Unveils 3 New APS-C Cinema Lenses: 25, 35, 50mm T1.05
Established in 2016, the Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans produces affordable fully manual lenses for a wide variety of lens mounts. The company recently launched three affordable prime lenses under their new cinema line-up called Vision: 25mm, 35mm, and 50mm T1.05.
7Artisans already offer 25, 35, and 50mm f/0.95 photo lenses, which seems the same lenses, only rehoused in a cine enclosure. The geared aperture ring is clickless. The aperture consists of 13 blades (12 blades for the 35mm) and it is available between T1.05 and T16. The company claims that the lenses show minimal focus breathing.
Inside, the 25mm lens has 11 elements in 9 groups, the 35mm lens has 11 elements in 8 groups, and the 50mm lens comprises 7 elements in 5 groups.
The lenses feature an 82mm front filter thread. The new line features a full-metal construction, but unlike other cinema lenses, these three lenses are not the same size – they vary in length, only the diameter is the same.
When it comes to lens mounts, all three lenses were designed for mirrorless cameras, so they will be available for Sony E, Canon RF, Leica L, FUJIFILM X, and Micro Four Thirds lens mounts. The 7Artisans Vision lenses are available now, and the price has been set to $549 for the 25mm, $499 for the 35mm, and $430 for the 50mm lens. For reference, the equivalent 7artisans 25, 35, and 50mm f/0.95 photo lenses sell from $240 to $370 per lens. 7Artisans will also offer a safety protection box (with IP67 protection level) for transporting the lenses with precise foam cutouts.
More info on 7Artisans’ website.
