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7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 Fisheye
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7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 Fisheye

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
SystemMicro Four Thirds
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
Release Year
2025
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.
Micro Four Thirds
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Micro Four Thirds
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.

Physical

Lens Weight
418 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
76 mm

Optics

Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
6 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
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.
10 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
No