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7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8

7Artisans · 10 mm · f/2.8

7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8

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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

About This Lens
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.
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2025
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.
Fujifilm X
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Fujifilm X
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Physical

Lens Weight232 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
72 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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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
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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 )
10 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Focal Length Angle of View105.3°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
17.7 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Automatic
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500
Autofocus ModeYes
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
No
Built In Lens HoodYes
Lens Hood TypePetal
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
No
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
11
Groups10
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
3
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
0
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes