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7artisans 35mm f/1.2 lens review with samples
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- čas přidán 13. 02. 2020
- The 35mm lens market is jam-packed at the moment, particularly for mirrorless cameras and 7artisans' hope for success clearly lies in very aggressive pricing: this f/1.2 model comes in at only about £120! Let's see if its performance can surprise us.
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_"-which are sure to remind you of that time you dropped acid in a welsh countryside hippy commune back in the 70s."_
WELL the lore behind you just got a whole lot more interesting!
Very detailed explanation indeed. I'm sure talking about "a friend" of your's? ;-)
LOL! that part was great
I’m sure that Chris is not old enough to have done that....
Yes I'm not that old TBH!
Sounded like it was definitely a first hand experience!!
„I knew it would be helpflull drawing a Batman symbol in snow at one day“ 😄
If you are a street photographer this lens will make you more than happy with it. It has great character and I've been using it for over a year. I've even used it for portrait work professionally and had absolutely no issues with it. I will add, however, I primarily shoot black and white and that's what I use this lens for when I'm going for a photo walk. That said, 7Artisans just released Mark II of this lens. I've love to see you review the new version Christopher and possibly compare it to the original.
Can we see some of your sample photos?
I bought this lens a few weeks ago, and I like it's character! Critical sharpness isn't always what the doctor ordered.
I fact mine said that it may lead me to an early grave :D
3:16
“....image quality immediately crashes and burns” 😆
.... that's the corner sharpness Christopher refers to, or the lack thereof. Great review
*shocking*
The lens flare is pretty neat, artistically speaking. And it’s a cheap, very fast lens. I wouldn’t have great expectations for IQ, You get it to shoot at
When I got into photography in the early 2000s there weren't cheap aftermarket lenses like this to speak of. I had the original Canon Rebel DSLR and even junk kit lenses were 300-500 usd. To have the option of a prime this fast is just absolutely wonderful. I think it's important to shoot with a variety of lenses to find what works for you, and being able to own a fast piece of glass like this even if the quality is sub par is great. Heck, I spent 700 on a terrible fisheye lens back in 04, I would have lost my marbles to have a 35mm f/1.2 lens!
Hilariously done lol ! I have this lens. Even with all of its faults it’s one of my favorite lenses. The rendering is wild and awesome.
Some of my favorite photos over the last year have been taken with this lens. All that said I also use the Nikon z system with the 50mm f1.8s lens. That lens is sharp corner to corner at all apertures and for work that requires that level of perfection it’s amazing .. but it lacks character. My point is not every lens needs to be perfect and there are design compromises that yield different results that can be quite pleasing based on taste. I’ve been a big fan of yours for a few years and you do a great job 👏. Thank you for your content I always enjoy seeing your reviews
This is one of the most insightful and entertaining reviews I have seen. Thank you for that. This lens does render some interesting images. and with the bright 1.2 aperture might be worth a try for some night street photography or some artistic creations.
When the quality sucks at 1.2 it's bit sad to shoot open all the time
The part of back up slowly then flee really got me lol
The imperfections you noted push me towards actually purchasing this lens. I love the odd character. Thanks!
An excellent review.
-Chef Excellence
One of the best reviews I've ever seen (and heard) in my life! congratulations, Chris, not only for the lens review, but for all your tone and sparkling comments, including "that Batman symbol" and "acid droppings" in a welsh countryside hippy commune".... LOL, LOL !
Early! Edit, OMG the Ashens reference. Yes! It would be amazing to see you ape his brown sofa style when reviewing "junk" lenses, or perhaps future camera accessories. Edit 2, "dropped acid in a Welsh hippie commune back in the 70s" I see you're a man of culture as well.
Your reviews are so entertaining Chris, another job well done pal. God bless.
My favorite Christopher Frost review by a mile 😂
I really like the kind of images you showed, even if it's not the sharpest, it should deliver interesting photos, I don't own any of those cameras, but my dad does, I'll be gifting this lens to him. Thanks!
Great review, I've had this lens for a while and sold it for Mitakon 35/0.95. I still miss it sometimes, such a cool little lens despite its quirks!
I would deduct one artisan for such ludicrous performance
Indeed - this lens only gets one out of seven artisans for optical performance!
Could be worth five out of seven for build quality though :-)
I would take all 7.
What a great review as always, Christopher. That sharpness test was shocking.
hmm that acid reference was oddly specific! I used to have this lens. Fun for a while, and I like the Sonnar-like optical formula, but I sold it after a while.
Chris - this lens brought out the very best in your dry sense of humour. For that reason alone, its an exceptional lens. I hope you find many more “failed” lenses to review, to keep us all laughing. Especially during Coronavirus lockdown.
The lure of shooting at such a wide aperture and the aesthetic of having such a small fast lens at low cost is a real pull. I wonder to what degree production variation is a factor with this lens. Had mine ten months. Chromatic fringing has never been an issue for me. Not guilty.
Makes a reference to Ashens, while he releases a video just after this.
I've been waiting for this review for an eternity. Thankyou so much
What is difference betwen Mark I and Mark II? Prices is almost same. Is mark II better?
At last! Been waiting for this for months thank you!
Great review i really like using this lens on my X-Pro1 gives the photos a very special touch especially with the flares
Brilliant and honest. Thank you! Love the humor. You are the best!
Loved the review, but I also love my 7artisans 35mm 1.2. I can fit my X-T20 and this lens (detached) in my slim jeans pocket which allows me to get shots I never would have before. Mostly just candid shots of friends/family so edge to edge IQ doesn't really matter. If the corners aren't already blurred into bokeh oblivion then you're using it wrong anyway ;)
By far the funniest lens review I came across in a long time ... well done.
love the ashens shoutout!
Excellent video 😊!
I think this lens would be more interessting for videographers and filmmakers, as sharpness isn't super important, and that field curvature might actually help a bit. It reminds me of an anamorphic lens.
Great review, thanks for always being honest, also when testing trash! I recently bought an old Minolta-Lens for a quarter of that price, and it outperforms easily.
Samyang 21mm f1.4 for fuji plzz review that...also you are doing amezing....👍👍👍👍
Or 35mm 1.2 too, please :)
I've got to say, the extreme field curvature almost makes this lens interesting. It might open new creative opportunities - it will be a pain to work with, though.
Chris please review the Kamlan 21mm 1.8. It's a very interesting lens but no info anywhere.
love the way you make your vids! Keep creating!
"That time you dropped acid in a Welsh countryside hippie commune back in the '70s."
Ah, so it wasn't just me, then.
Getting this one for my m43 camera. Wanted something with a very low Fstop but also lightweight and small, for an every(other)day in bag lens, that's more interesting than my phone. Some days I currently take either the sigma 56 1.4 or the Panasonic 35-100 2.8 depending on the standard outing and shoulder bag space/weight. Lenses are always a compromise, this lens looks good for some occasions, like parties or outings with friends, where low light may be a problem, or, compared to the sigma 56mm, room to take a picture of a friend in a hallway may be less of an issue lol (That was annoying on 1 particular night). On a m4/3 corner sharpness wont be as much effected (As it will be cropped in) but also, if photographing a subject in the center of the frame, then, it's not a real issue how blurry the outside is.
The ending was the funniest 🤭 😂 😆
Seems like a design flaw with the stubby lens and the focus ring and aperture ring are so close together that it's near impossible not to grip and stress them when you put the lens on. I bought a second hand one and the focus ring was broken (fell off from the lens), I'm starting to wonder if this happened from strain putting it on and taking it off, rather than damaged in the post
i wish you could do more reviews about vintage lenses of all kind, like canon ssc, takumar, jennar biotar or nikon
btw, really like your work
please do a review on 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 MARK ii NEW VERSION?
I would love to see some vintage lens tests. Many of them would out perform this lens.
I think most, and they´re all FF ;)
The DOF scales would be more accurate as well for zone focus. I’ve heard these Chinese lenses aren’t accurate.
The only photography channel I'm subscribed to.
Hey Chris, would you ever consider reviewing some M43 lenses? I think a lot of people would appreciate your in-depth review format! Best wishes
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I think Chris did the Helios 44-2 review. There is however so much vintage glass out there...
@@michaelm1 Heya Michael. I'm referring to modern micro four thirds glass. I probably should have said Mft for clarity
@@cl0udbusting Oh, okay... sorry about that.
There is a mark II of this lens. Any notable differences?
Yet another fantastic review that has saved me lots of money. Thanks!
There is a mark II version of this lens. I hope you can also review and compare it to the first version
This lens is a Blast at F2 beautiful bokeh and decent contrast, very sharp. I sold my aps-c system only thing i regret is this very lens.
Image quality on corners is on par of many vintage 2.8 lenses from 70/80s. Is it good ? No, but for 130 bucks @ 1.2 you can't really complain.
"walk slowly away, turn around and flee"... Epic quotes!
Hi Chris, I would like to see and hear what you think about the meike 28mm f2.8 for aps-c. Maybe on your Fuji :)
Hell yeah! I was expecting this review 😁 thanks ❤️
I love this lens so much , it is tiny , fast and fit to my Sony a6000. I'm shocked after your review, but I'm still want to buy it .
Waiting for the review of mark II
simple but entertaining review. thanks.
I had it and loved it, but eventually replaced it with the fuji 35mm 1.4 for the AF.
Thank you for your review. It really matches my findings. I don't need clinical sharpness, but this lens isn't for me in any way. After the cheap, fun and good in the centre 25/1.8, I expected more from 7Artisans.
Correct in all counts. .... however I use this on a GX9, M43. Mainly for church internal art shots... Jesus and blurry cross, Mary and blurry altar etc.. works great and only 84ukp... Great fun!
I love your reviews! thanks for your work! :-)
Always love and trust your reviews.
Thanks for the fun yet fair review. This lens isn't for me, but I can see how other photographers might enjoy its quirks.
I wanted to love this lens but based on your review I think you saved me $145 clams. I will direct my clams elsewhere, thanks Chris!
If you purchase this to save $$, then realize you still prefer/need the proprietary model, it basically equates to that much LESS money you have to invest in FUJI glass. I once considered this lens just to have a 35 prime sooner than later- though being patient can save one from buyers remorse after the "must-have fever" has passed- so I'm glad I chose to remain focused on the Fuji XF 35 2.0
I can see this being a fun lens to use creatively for specific types of shooting or for those who already have a quality lens...or for those who can work around its limitations and deal with its characteristics without it bothering them, but for those simply determined to have a reputable, no-nonsense lens in their tool-kit I would be wary of it.
Peace.
I just wish I could fit my contax lenses on my Fuji without an adapter... now here I am hoping to find something comparable on a budget. Guess I’ll stick to my adapter for now... thanks for the review
This is a weird lens, I think it has some QC issues. I had one on my EOS-M and it always seemed fine and actually really sharp from about F4. I repurchased the lens when i switched to Fuji and had the same field curvature issues.
Field curvature is fine, even advantageous, for people-pics at large apertures. Landscapes and buildings are generally asking for small apertures except at night, and interiour photography likes curvature also, though 35mm is pretty narrow.
My issue with mirror less is the lenses are huge , I've a badly calibrated pancake 28mmlens and a jupiter3 1.5 50mm. This artisan looks like a good in-between lens, that allows the a7 camera to fit in pocket.
The lens flare is probably going to cause me problems.
Could have bought the one with hood.
IMHO they should definately produce version II of this lense, correcting most of the flaws that version 1 has, like Kanan did improved version II of their 50mm 1,1 lens! Since the size of the lens is so attractive with improved quality it would be sold like pancakes to their mirroless comunity! )) There is something about this lens that makes image feel alive, with some improvements it could be unbeatable considering price/size/quality matters )
Is that a Zorki 4K in the background! I remember in the 70s they were about £15.
Chris, please review the cosina voigtlander for Fuji version. I'd like to know whether the 6-7x price tag is 6-7x better than this lens
1:19 ashens ref is a welcome surprise
Mark II of this lens is out btw
Thumbs up for the Ashens reference. I like his channel too
what i noticed with these cheaper chinese brand lenses is their inconsistency, my first copy of a 25mm f1.8 had finger marks and lost of dust in the lens, exchanged one and there was still a decent amount of dust but doesnt affect image quality. the focus curvature might just be due to a inconsistent copy, but since its f1.2 and its price point it might also be its drawback lol
Love the ashens reference
Forgive my inexperience with manual focus lenses--but would you ultimately be focusing with focus peaking? Cheers--and thank you for the content!
Clever and very fair review.
I'd love to see the 7.5mm from 7artisans for fuji!!
If you want a fast MF 35mm with 50mm FF ekvivalent field of view, you can either get this or the Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95. If you don't mind paying a lot more but want stellar IQ, get the Mitakon. If you like lenses with character, lenses that have plenty of aberrations which you can utilize artistically, this lens can be a treasure. What I would avoid however is purchasing this as a general walkaround pancake lens. For this purpose, it fails. Close-up IQ is very low indeed. Not a good lens for this purpose either.
An imperfect little character - I must try it out.
Excuse the question. The additional steps from 35mm f.1.2 to f.095 are very noticeable. is it worth the extra 100USD?
On my Xt100 the 7Artisans 35mm 1.2 has extreme corner color shifts towards magenta and there seems to be no way of correcting this in ACR, this makes all color images look horrible, making the lens almost unusable.. Makes me so sad, I can accept that the lens is not sharp, has heavy vinjetting and distorsion, but trying to fix that magenta tint in the corners is almost impossible.. :(
Oh friend, I have the same issue with the 7artisans 12mm f2.8.
Strong pinkish vignetting I can't rid off. Check out and compare
Reference Canon 22mm - czcams.com/video/0jqBTjwdFoU/video.html
7Artisan 12mm czcams.com/video/IH5YqJMBCv4/video.html
I love "crappy" lenses like this. I'm buying it!
"Apparently" the qc was not the best in your lens. Bad image for 7artisans.
(I have the same lens and the detail is usable in large apertures)
In the market to build a cheap system again so I browsed reviews for this lens. In my opinion, it's amazing how better a small phone like the s22 or ip12pm and above are compared to what this lens can capture. This lens produces images that has soft, poor colors, color fringing, and CA.
Wow the thumbnail for this video was really nice! Is it possible for future lens reviews to have this style of thumbnail?
I'm thinking of updating my thumbnails one day but I just don't have time :-(
Very entertaining review!
I'm curious about this lense but I'm afraid that the focus could be difficult to do it. Could you help me with your feedbacK?
Hello, can you claim that 50mm, 55mm and 35mm 7artisans lenses are sharper than vintage lenses like helios, takumar, yashica, pentax, carl zeiss...?
I prefer the MEIKE 35mm f1.4 tho,sharper and better bokeh,maybe you could give it a test
I'm impressed that you were able to make that Batman symbol without turning the snow yellow, lol.
Dis you review the TT artisan 35mm f1.4? It is even cheaper and I think it's much better. I got it in a cheap kit second hand with a Fuji Xt1 and I was very surprised how good it is.
Well it looks like it's great for black and white!
Please compare following lenses
1 Meike 35/1.4
2 Neewer 35/1.2
3 7 artisan 35/1.2
I have the Fujian 35mm f1.7 CCTV lens, it has similar flaws, but on steroids. But for $25 I can happily accept it as a toy lens.
Well I'd say it's an artistic lens so it could build up quite a following once it's discontinued .... But not one I would buy even for a bargain price 😢😢😢
That last sentence tho.