7Artisans’ New MF 50mm f/1.2 Prime Lens

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7Artisans has officially announced its new MF 50mm f/1.2 APS-C prime for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Designed purely as a mechanical lens, it targets photographers who value fast apertures and hands-on control over autofocus or electronic communication. On APS-C sensors, the 50mm focal length translates to a short-telephoto field of view, while on Micro Four Thirds it behaves more like a classic portrait lens.

From an optical standpoint, the lens uses a relatively simple 7-element, 5-group construction that includes ED and aspherical elements to help manage chromatic aberration and distortion, especially wide open at f/1.2. The aperture ranges from f/1.2 to f/16 and uses an 11-blade diaphragm, which should help preserve smoother highlight rendering as the lens is stopped down. Focusing, as mentioned, is fully manual, with a minimum focus distance of 0.7 meters. The aperture ring is clicked, so changes happen in clear, defined steps instead of smoothly and steplessly.

Physically, the lens is built entirely from metal, weighs approximately 410 grams in the E-mount version and accepts 55mm front filters. A built-in sliding lens hood is integrated into the barrel, reducing flare without adding bulk or requiring accessories. The lens markings are coated with glow-in-the-dark paint, improving visibility in low-light environments, which is commonly done with manual only lenses. 7Artisans new 50mm f/1.2 APS-C prime is priced at $99 USD across all mounts.

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