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7Artisans 15mm f/4
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7Artisans 15mm f/4

KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2023
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountNikon Z
SystemNikon Z
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
Release Year
2023
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.
Full Frame
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.

Physical

Lens Weight
536 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
89 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
97 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.
77 mm

Optics

Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
15 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
4
Focal Length Angle of View
114°
Diaphragm Type
Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020
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.
40 cm01500
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
Built In Lens Hood
No
Image Stabilization
No

Construction

Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
13
Groups
9
Aspherical Elements
The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
3