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7Artisans announces its new 12mm f/2.8 Mark II rectilinear APS-C lens

Dec 20, 2022 by John Aldred Leave a Comment

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7Artisans has announced a new Mark II revision of its popular 12mm f/2.8 wide-angle manual focus lens for APS-C cameras. The new lens is going to be available in six different mounts, including Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds initially, with Canon EF-M and Canon RF to follow.

The wide 12mm focal length offers around 100° field of view on APS-C bodies, with a 15cm minimum focus distance. This makes it a great lens for landscapes and interiors while the wife f/2.8 aperture also makes it a great option for astrophotography.

The lens contains 12 elements in 10 groups which 7Artisans says offers excellent distortion control to keep straight lines straight. In fact, they use the phrase that “the picture is effectively controlled in the original state”. I think that’s their way of saying it’s supposed to be something like a Laowa Zero-D lens. As to how well that holds up in reality will depend on the reviews after the lens starts getting into people’s hands. But for a lens this wide, obviously aimed at architectural photographers, the least amount of barrel distortion possible is definitely desirable.

Focal length12mm
Max aperturef/2.8
Min aperturef/16
Angle of view100° (APS-C)
FormatAPS-C
MountMicro Four Thirds, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z, Fuji X, Sony E, Canon RF
Focus typeManual Focus
Lens typeRectlinear
Filter diameter67mm
Optics12 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades5
Min focus distance15cm
Dimensions70 x 66mm
Weight301g

Despite being so wide, the 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 II sports a 67mm filter thread on the front. The aperture ring slides from f/2.8 wide open down to f/16 with a focus ring that starts at only 15 centimetres. If you’re not into the close-up thing, though, the lens goes to infinity right after the 1-metre mark. So, as long as you’re more than a meter from your subject, the entire world’s in focus.

In samples, distortion control looks pretty good, although it’s not perfect

The 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II is available to pre-order now for £149 in Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds mount. Canon EF-M and Canon RF mounts are coming soon. Shipping is expected to begin in early January.

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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