The New 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 Lens

credits: 7Artisans

7Artisans has officially launched the AF 24mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount and it is aimed at photographers and hybrid shooters. It’s a full-frame lens with autofocus, a big deal for 7Artisans, since they have mostly focused on manual lenses in the past.

At 24mm with an f/1.8 aperture, this is a versatile wide-angle option that should work just as well for landscapes and city scenes as it should for vlogging, street portraits, or low-light video. The wide aperture helps create smooth background blur and brings in plenty of light for handheld shooting. Autofocus is driven by a stepping motor, so it should be snappy and quiet, a plus for both stills and video use.

Optically, the lens packs 14 elements in 11 groups, with a design meant to minimise distortion and chromatic aberration, especially at the edges (7Artisans claims edge-to-edge sharpness). Physically, it’s built from magnesium alloy, weighing in at 424g, which puts it in the portable-but-sturdy category. The 62mm filter thread, 0.32m minimum focus distance, and 83° angle of view round out the spec sheet. The Lens is available for $329.

You can see full details and sample shots on Pergear’s website here