7Artisans’ 10mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide Lens

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7Artisans has announced a new lens, the AF 10mm f/2.8, an autofocus ultra-wide prime made for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It comes in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mounts, is pretty light at around 232 grams and built with a solid all-metal body. There is also a rubber gasket at the mount to help keep out dust. On the front, it takes 62mm filters, which is handy since many ultra-wide lenses don’t support standard filters at all.

The 10mm focal length gives a rectilinear field of view, so straight lines stay straight instead of bending like they would with a fisheye. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it’s bright enough for night shooting or astrophotography, and the aperture can be stopped down to f/22. The lens is said to keep good sharpness in the centre while holding edge softness under control, which is often tricky with wide glass. It also focuses down to 0.2 meters, letting you get close to your subject for dramatic wide-angle shots.

Autofocus is handled by a quiet motor, and there is a switch to move between AF and manual focus when you need more control. At just over 8 centimetres long, it is compact enough to travel with, but still offers useful features like the filter thread and partial weather sealing at the mount. It looks like a practical option for landscapes, interiors, cityscapes, or even astrophotography. The lens is already selling in China for ¥999 (about $140), with global availability expected very soon.