The 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8 is a 7Artisans 25mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2018. It covers 50mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It offers a compact 95g body.
Best for: Portraits and everyday photography
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for handheld low-light shooting
- Exceptionally light at under 120g
- Budget-friendly price
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- Manual focus only
What this lens is good for
Learning manual focus
A 50mm full-frame equivalent at f/1.8 for well under $100, this manual-focus prime is a cheap way to learn deliberate focusing and shallow depth of field. The normal focal length is versatile, and the low price makes it a low-risk experiment for new shooters.
Budget low light
The fast f/1.8 aperture gathers far more light than a kit zoom, so it works for dim interiors and street scenes once you are comfortable focusing manually. Build and sample consistency vary at this price, but the value for the aperture is remarkable.
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2018-01 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 25mm |
| FF equivalent | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 7 / 6 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | No (manual only) |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.18m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 43mm |
| Weight | 95g |
| Dimensions | 34mm length x 62mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $65 USD |