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7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro
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7Artisans · 60 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z mount

7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateSep 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Excellent 2x magnification enables extreme close-ups at twice life-size
+Affordable price at $335 compared to autofocus macro alternatives
+Solid all-metal construction with precise manual focus control
+Wide f/2.8 aperture with 9-blade design for smooth bokeh
+Minimal chromatic aberration thanks to ED and high-refractive elements
+Works on full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras across three mounts
Worth Knowing
−No autofocus or electronic aperture control limits usability
−Very short working distance (5cm/2 inches at 2x magnification) requires careful lighting
−High pincushion distortion, particularly noticeable at frame edges
−Corner sharpness falls off significantly, especially at wide apertures
−No weather sealing for outdoor or adverse conditions
−Focus throw may be too short for comfortable adjustments at normal distances

General

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 2x Macro is a new full-frame macro lens that delivers extreme close-up capability. It offers a maximum magnification ratio of 2:1, which is quite extreme compared to typical 1:1 macro lenses, with a minimum focusing distance of just 0.17 meters. The lens features solid build quality and nice handling thanks to its generous 2.0x macro magnification. However, the lens lacks autofocus or any electronics, and the minimum working distance can be too close for comfort. Sharpness is pretty good across most of the frame but distortion is on the high side for a macro lens and the working distance for 2.0x macro is very tight.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/22
Magnification Ratio
2:1 (2x)
Focus Range
0.17m to infinity
Optical Formula
14 elements in 12 groups
Special Elements
2 ED elements, 2 high-refractive elements
Angle of View
38.4°
Min focal length
60 mm
Max focal length
60 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
60 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
17 cm01500
Autofocus mode
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Build

Focus Throw
178°
Aperture Control
Manual, clicked aperture ring
Construction
All-metal body
Internal Focus Design
Yes

Compatibility

Full Frame
Yes
APS C Compatible
Yes
Electronic Communication
None (no electrical contacts)

Physical

Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
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.
Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z
Lens weight
550 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
109 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
67 mm