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7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 Fisheye
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7Artisans · 6 mm · f/2 · Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds mount

7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 Fisheye

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateDec 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional 220° diagonal field of view - among the widest APS-C fisheye lenses available
+Fast f/2 maximum aperture for superior low-light and astrophotography performance
+Robust all-metal construction with professional build quality and durable tactile controls
+Ultra-close 0.1m minimum focus distance enables creative macro-style perspectives
+Affordable at $179-$199 price point for class-leading specs
+Available in five mount options for broad camera compatibility
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only - requires deliberate composition and hand-on operation
−Non-threaded bulging front element prevents filter use and requires careful handling
−Extreme distortion and field of view make it a specialized tool, not universally applicable
−Corner softness at maximum aperture, though improves when stopped down to f/4-f/5.6

General

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 Fisheye is an exceptionally affordable manual-focus ultra-wide lens delivering an impressive 220° diagonal field of view—wider than most traditional fisheyes—paired with a fast f/2 aperture ideal for low-light and astrophotography work. Built with a premium all-metal body and robust clicked controls, it excels for creative close-up work, tight interiors, and bold experimental compositions, though its extreme distortion and manual focus operation make it a specialized tool best suited to intentional, deliberate shooting rather than everyday use.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Field of View
220° diagonal
Optical Design
10 elements in 8 groups
Special Elements
2x ED, 2x HR elements

Aperture

Aperture Control
Clicked aperture ring

Build

Material
Full-metal body
Finish
Matte finish with silver accent ring
Hood
Built-in petal hood

Performance

Filter Size
None - non-threaded front element

Optics

Min focal length
6 mm
Max focal length
6 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
6 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
2
Max aperture zoom
2
Autofocus mode
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
10 cm01500

Physical

Lens weight
418 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.
76 mm
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, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds