The story of the 7artisans
Nov 27, 2020 15:38:06 #
This is the story of the manual focus 7artisans 35mm F1.2, a friend gave me this lens to try, it is in Fuji X mount for my Fuji X-t3, they make it for other mounts to, I was a bit skeptical about this lens only costing $119.00 (NEW) for a f/1.2 this is dirt cheep.
while the lens was being shipped I looked up the lens and sample pictures and some video's about the lens,
there was mixed reviews some good and some not so good.
So when I got the lens and unboxed it I was some what stun to see how little it was, only 43mm filter threads,
it is all metal with a metal lens cap, that's right I said metal lens cap that just slides on with a perfect fit.
When I mounted it on my Fuji X-t3 it was then did I really realize how freaking small this lens was, someone
with large hands might have a bit problems with it. the aperture ring is next to the camera and the focus ring is out on the lens, both are very smooth, the focus ring is very fast and the aperture ring is a de-click.
My first test shots were nice, I will tell you right now it is not the sharpest knife in the drawer at wide open
but really improves stepped down, I think it's sweet spot is around f/5.6 IQ at f/16 sucks f/11 it's not bad.
So after shooting it a week now here is the problem I ran into: I Can Not Put It Down, What I love about this lens is the rendering of the bokeh and background this lens produces, It was said to have purple fringing and flair really bad, I have seen none of that so for, So here what I did I ordered a new one< I ordered a metal Leica like metal lens hood and a plastic snap on front lens cap, I plan on keeping this lens fr a long while.
So here are some shots produced with this lens.
while the lens was being shipped I looked up the lens and sample pictures and some video's about the lens,
there was mixed reviews some good and some not so good.
So when I got the lens and unboxed it I was some what stun to see how little it was, only 43mm filter threads,
it is all metal with a metal lens cap, that's right I said metal lens cap that just slides on with a perfect fit.
When I mounted it on my Fuji X-t3 it was then did I really realize how freaking small this lens was, someone
with large hands might have a bit problems with it. the aperture ring is next to the camera and the focus ring is out on the lens, both are very smooth, the focus ring is very fast and the aperture ring is a de-click.
My first test shots were nice, I will tell you right now it is not the sharpest knife in the drawer at wide open
but really improves stepped down, I think it's sweet spot is around f/5.6 IQ at f/16 sucks f/11 it's not bad.
So after shooting it a week now here is the problem I ran into: I Can Not Put It Down, What I love about this lens is the rendering of the bokeh and background this lens produces, It was said to have purple fringing and flair really bad, I have seen none of that so for, So here what I did I ordered a new one< I ordered a metal Leica like metal lens hood and a plastic snap on front lens cap, I plan on keeping this lens fr a long while.
So here are some shots produced with this lens.
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Nov 27, 2020 17:57:38 #
HOT Texas wrote:
This is the story of the manual focus 7artisans 35... (show quote)
And I have to agree with all the praise you've given this lens, Johnny! Brilliant color, lovely background
and no fringing or flair that I can see in your beautiful images!!!!
Nov 27, 2020 20:04:23 #
Like a LensBaby on steroids! Great for soft images when it is wide open. Lovely renderings. Plese enjoy your new lens, stay well and keep on sharing.
Nov 28, 2020 07:24:25 #
Nov 28, 2020 09:47:32 #
Nov 28, 2020 10:54:33 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
And I have to agree with all the praise you've given this lens, Johnny! Brilliant color, lovely background
and no fringing or flair that I can see in your beautiful images!!!!
and no fringing or flair that I can see in your beautiful images!!!!
Thank you much Donna, I don't know why I'm not seeing fringing or flair, could it be the Camera?
Nov 28, 2020 10:56:20 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Like a LensBaby on steroids! Great for soft images when it is wide open. Lovely renderings. Plese enjoy your new lens, stay well and keep on sharing.
Thanks Ourspolair, Thats a good way to put it Lensbaby on steroids!
Nov 28, 2020 10:57:50 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Very sharp and brilliant color!
Thanks Nim, don't know about sharp, but I like the colors it produce.
Nov 28, 2020 10:58:26 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful, quality shots!
Well thank you much Carol!!!!
Nov 29, 2020 15:48:22 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
I have a 7 artisans 7.5mm fisheye for my Olympus camera. I agree it a rather good lens.
Earlier I posted a few photos.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-604788-1.html
Earlier I posted a few photos.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-604788-1.html
Nov 29, 2020 18:47:38 #
HOT Texas wrote:
This is the story of the manual focus 7artisans 35... (show quote)
Johnny, you have another keeper. Excellent set.
Greg
Nov 30, 2020 10:33:15 #
fetzler wrote:
I have a 7 artisans 7.5mm fisheye for my Olympus camera. I agree it a rather good lens.
Earlier I posted a few photos.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-604788-1.html
Earlier I posted a few photos.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-604788-1.html
Nov 30, 2020 10:34:07 #
CLF wrote:
Johnny, you have another keeper. Excellent set.
Greg
Greg
Thank you Greg, I'm enjoying that lens!!!
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