7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro
7Artisans · 60 mm · f/2.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
52
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| 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. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 550 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 67 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 109 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. | 67 mm |
Optics68/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 60 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 38.4° |
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 | 9020 |
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. | 17 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 2x |
| 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 |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 14 |
| Groups | 12 |
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 | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |