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7Artisans 75mm f/1.4
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7Artisans · 75 mm · f/1.4 · Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z mount

7Artisans 75mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateJul 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jul 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
6 elements in 6 groups
Special Elements
3 high-refractive index elements

Focusing

Minimum Focus Distance
0.8 meters (2.6 feet)
Focus Ring
Smooth manual focus ring

Build

Construction
Fully metal barrel and control rings
Length
77 millimeters (3.03 inches)

Features

Image Stabilization
None
Electronics
Fully manual - no autofocus or electronic contacts
Aperture Ring
Clicked/de-clicked aperture ring
Accessories
Lens hood included
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No

Performance

Angle of View
38.4°
Optical Design
Portrait prime with bokeh optimization

Optics

Min focal length
75 mm
Max focal length
75 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 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
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Autofocus mode
No

Physical

Lens weight
408 g
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm
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, Canon RF, Nikon Z