7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift
7Artisans · 50 mm · f/1.4
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What We Like
+Outstanding optical performance and build quality at budget price point
+Excellent ergonomics with smooth bokeh from 12-blade aperture at f/1.4
+Full 360° rotatable tilt-shift mechanism for creative control
+Superior color rendition and impressive out-of-focus backgrounds
+Works as both standard 50mm f/1.4 and as tilt-shift lens
+Compact and lightweight at only 364g
Worth Knowing
−Entirely manual focus and aperture—no autofocus or automation
−Noticeable softness, fringing, and purple chromatic aberration at wider apertures
−Shift function has limited practical effectiveness at 50mm focal length
−Lacks weather sealing; limited durability in harsh environments
General | |
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About This LensThe 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift is an affordable entry into specialty tilt-shift photography for mirrorless systems. This manual-focus lens delivers excellent optical performance at budget pricing with a well-built metal construction, 12-blade aperture for beautiful bokeh, and full tilt-shift capabilities. However, its purely manual operation and notable chromatic aberration at wider apertures may challenge some users, and the shift function proves most useful for its tilt effects rather than perspective correction. | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Release Year | 2024 |
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. | Fujifilm X |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Fujifilm X |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 364 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 75 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 73 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 |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 17.7 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 12020 |
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. | 50 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 |
Tilt Shift | |
| Tilt Range | 6° |
| Shift Range | 3 mm |
| Tiltshift Rotation | No |
| Lens Rotation |  Yes |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
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 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |