CameraReview
CompareCamerasLensesAction CamerasGuides
7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8
—
UNSCORED
7Artisans · 10 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z mount

7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8

From $199 — 1 offer
KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Fast, silent STM autofocus with reliable focus acquisition and excellent face/eye detection
+Compact, lightweight all-metal construction (232g) ideal for travel and everyday carry
+Wide f/2.8 aperture enables excellent low-light performance and creative depth-of-field control
+Sharp center sharpness at f/5.6 and higher with good overall optical quality and minimal distortion
+Highly affordable at $199, offering rare autofocus capability in an ultra-wide APS-C lens
+Versatile rectilinear design with 105.3° field of view suits architecture, interiors, landscapes, and astrophotography
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization; requires camera with IBIS for low-light handheld shooting
−Focus breathing present and visible in video work; field of view subtly shifts during focus
−Corner sharpness is softer than center at wide apertures; lateral chromatic aberration requires stopping down or post-processing correction
−Steep learning curve for ultra-wide compositions; not suitable for subject isolation or telephoto compression

General

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 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 AF 10mm f/2.8 combines lightweight portability with robust all-metal construction, weighing 232 grams with a polished finished body. Its 10mm ultra-wide focal length paired with a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for expansive compositions and strong low-light performance. Priced at $199 USD, this lens performs a little above average by modern standards, while remaining very attractive for its price. Available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mounts, the ultra-wide lens is engineered specifically for APS-C format cameras.

Optics

Aperture Range
f/2.8 to f/16
Optical Design
11 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical, 3 ED, 2 HR)
Angle of View
105.3°
Min focal length
10 mm
Max focal length
10 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
10 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
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
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020

Autofocus

Type
STM autofocus motor
Focus Mode Switch
AF/MF switch

Build

Construction
All-metal body with polished finish
Dimensions
69mm diameter x 72mm length

Features

Image Stabilization
None (optical)
USB C Port
Yes, for firmware updates
Electronic Contacts
Yes, for EXIF data, aperture control, autofocus
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

Lens weight
232 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, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z