7Artisans 25mm f/0.95
7Artisans · 25 mm · f/0.95
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
51
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture excels in low light with shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh
+High optical quality with excellent center sharpness and creamy, smooth bokeh transitions
+Durable all-metal construction with precise manual focus control and smooth damping
+Versatile 25mm focal length (37.5mm equivalent on APS-C) suitable for portraits, landscapes, and street photography
+Excellent for video with minimal focus breathing and clickless aperture for smooth transitions
+Available in multiple mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon EOS-M, Micro Four Thirds, and Leica L
Worth Knowing
−Limited sharpness and low contrast at maximum f/0.95 aperture; improves significantly at f/2.8-f/5.6
−Heavy at 582g and bulky (99.7mm length) makes it front-heavy on smaller mirrorless bodies
−Manual focus only with short focus throw may be challenging for fast-moving subjects or walk-around photography
−No weather sealing limits usability in harsh conditions; heavy vignetting and flare at wide apertures in bright light
General | |
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About This LensThe 7Artisans 25mm f/0.95 is an ultra fast wide angle prime lens for mirrorless APS-C cameras. 11 lenses in 9 groups are asking for space but this lens from 7Artisans is a high end well corrected wide open 25mm f0.95 lens. The lens is super heavy chunk of glass and metal and the images aren't even close to sharp wide open at minimum distances, but get respectably sharp a few feet away. The lens gets razor sharp by f5.6 and has no distortion. Reviewers praise its distinctive medium-format-like character and superior bokeh for creative work, though the manual focus design limits everyday walk-around practicality. | |
| 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. | Canon EF-M |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Canon EOS M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 582 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 63 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 99.7 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. | 52 mm |
Optics76/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 25 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 0.95 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 58.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 13020 |
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. | 25 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 |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | 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 |
Construction15/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |