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7Artisans 75mm f/1.4
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7Artisans · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

7Artisans 75mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $189 MSRP with fast f/1.4 aperture
+Compact and lightweight at 408g for easy portability
+Unique 75mm focal length balances 50mm portability with 85mm compression
+Fast f/1.4 aperture with 13-blade diaphragm produces dreamy, creamy bokeh
+Fully metal construction with solid build quality and smooth focus ring
+Available in multiple mounts (E, RF, Z, L) for full-frame mirrorless systems
Worth Knowing
−Fully manual operation requires stopping down to achieve sharp results across frame
−Wide-open softness at f/1.4 with noticeable purple fringing and vignetting
−No autofocus, image stabilization, or weather sealing
−Soft corners and focus breathing effects limit versatility for video work

General

Brand
7Artisans
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 is an affordable manual portrait prime that occupies a rare and valuable niche between 50mm and 85mm lenses. With its compact 408g all-metal construction, fast f/1.4 aperture, and distinctive rendering character, it offers compelling creative possibilities for portrait and travel photographers willing to embrace manual focus and its soft-wide-open aesthetic. At $189, it represents exceptional value despite lacking autofocus, image stabilization, and weather sealing.

Physical

Lens Weight
408 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Autofocus Mode
No

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No