7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 ASPH
7Artisans · 9 mm · f/5.6
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
35
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Astonishingly wide 132-degree field of view for a rectilinear full-frame lens
+Compact and lightweight design at 463g with built-in metal hood
+Excellent flare resistance and low vignetting compared to competitors
+Affordable pricing at $479 compared to alternatives like the Laowa 9mm f/5.6
+Manual focus with deep depth of field eliminates need for autofocus at ultra-wide focal length
Worth Knowing
−No front filter thread; wide curved element prevents standard filter compatibility
−Soft corners at f/5.6 requiring stopping down to f/11+ for sharpness across frame
−Noticeable barrel distortion especially at close distances, requiring post-processing correction
−Modest f/5.6 aperture limits low-light and astrophotography performance
General | |
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About This LensThe 7Artisans 9mm F5.6 ASPH is a manual focus prime lens compatible with full-frame sensors, with an ultra-wide angle of up to 132°, ideal for photographing landscapes and architecture. It's a full-frame compatible rectilinear prime lens that's super-small but packs in a humungous field of view, featuring 132-degree viewing angle in its small build with a solid metal construction. At a very reasonable asking price, this nicely crafted and very useful kit bag addition works well for capturing sweeping vistas in landscape photography, architectural interiors when space is tight, and vlogging. | |
| 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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 463 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 70 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. | No |
Optics41/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 9 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 5.6 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 132° |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 5020 |
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. | 20 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.07x |
| 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 |  Yes |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
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 |
Construction31/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
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 | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |