7Artisans’ New AF 35mm f/1.8 Full Frame Lens

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7Artisans has officially announced the AF 35mm f/1.8, a new autofocus prime lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. Sitting in that sweet spot between wide and standard, the 35mm focal length is often considered the most natural perspective for everyday shooting and with a bright f/1.8 aperture the lens is designed to handle low-light situations while also offering shallow depth of field and smooth subject separation.

The optical design includes 11 elements in 8 groups, featuring two aspherical, two high-refractive, and one extra-low dispersion element to help keep images sharp across the frame and reduce issues like chromatic aberration. An 11-blade aperture is used to produce rounded bokeh, while the autofocus system is driven by an STM stepping motor, promising quiet and accurate performance that should be equally useful for stills and video work.

Physically, the lens comes in at about 426 grams and measures 94mm in length, so it’s compact enough to stay balanced on smaller Sony mirrorless bodies. It takes 62mm front filters, has a metal body for durability, and includes an aperture ring that can be used in auto or manual modes. The minimum focus distance is 0.4 meters, which isn’t macro territory but should be fine for tighter shots. The 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 is available for Sony E-mount at $299.

You can see full details and sample shots on 7Artisans’ website here