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7Artisans 15mm f/4

7Artisans · 15 mm · f/4

7Artisans 15mm f/4

Score Breakdown

Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.

Physical 64
Optics 57
Construction 31
44
SCORE /100
Buying Options
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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

About This Lens
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.
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2023
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Physical

64/100
Lens Weight536 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
89 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
97 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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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
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm

Optics

57/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
15 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
4
Focal Length Angle of View114°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
16 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.05x
Autofocus ModeNo
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
No
Built In Lens HoodNo
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
No
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

31/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
13
Groups9
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
3
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
0
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
No