7Artisans 10mm f/3.5
7Artisans · 10 mm · f/3.5
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
37
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Extremely compact and lightweight at 125.5g, perfect for travel photography
+Rectilinear design with minimal barrel distortion delivers straight lines without fisheye warping
+Exceptional close focus capability at 0.2m enables dramatic compositional possibilities
+Five-blade aperture creates pleasing 10-pointed sun stars for landscape and night photography
+Affordable price point at $99 with excellent build quality and aluminum construction
+Versatile 108° field of view suitable for landscapes, architecture, street photography, and portraiture
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus or camera communication features
−Limited aperture at f/3.5 requires more ambient light or higher ISO in low-light conditions
−No optical image stabilization - requires camera with IBIS or slower shutter speeds
−Extreme field of view can be challenging for photographers unaccustomed to ultra-wide compositions
General | |
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About This LensThe 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 is a budget-friendly ultra-wide manual lens offering exceptional portability at just 125.5 grams and a rectilinear optical design that eschews fisheye distortion for straight lines. Reviewers praise its outstanding build quality comparable to premium brands, responsive manual focusing suitable for beginners, and beautiful 10-pointed sun stars at smaller apertures, though the extreme 108° field of view and manual-only operation limit its appeal to enthusiast photographers willing to embrace creative constraints. | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
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 |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 126 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 59 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 34 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 46 mm |
Optics52/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 10 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 3.5 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 108° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 5020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 20 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |