f/0.95...for $250? 7artisans 35mm f/0.95 lens review with samples

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3 жыл бұрын

I hate the term 'bang for your buck' but...this lens certainly packs a wallop for what you're paying. Can it possibly be any good? It gives an APS-C image circle, and is only for mirrorless cameras (Fuji X, Sony E, Canon EOS M, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3)
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@klipk7296 3 жыл бұрын

99% of the youtube photography scene is useless, just praising every product and holding back criticisms. This is one of the few channels that does a baseline level of testing and analysis. Appreciated.

@NetTubeUser 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I don't pay attention to those channels. I just love objective, fair and honest people like Christopher.

@justmythought7658 2 жыл бұрын

When they just show you how they made nice pictures, they don't care if the lens really is good. They just want free samples and money from KZfaq and Amazon if people use the links to buy.

@mileschun143 3 жыл бұрын

"stop down to 1.4" welp, i'll never get to say that lol

@andreasbuder4417 3 жыл бұрын

For that price it is really great and it is more of an artistic lens, where you can play with the color cast and lens flaring, because sharpness is there with smooth bokeh. No loss for the money.

@ElliotWhitehead 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Christopher! I just wanted to thank you for making these reviews! I know what to expect from them, but love when you try out new things. Every video you make is interesting, well-thought and valuable. Thank you!

@stans5270 3 жыл бұрын

That's the first time that I have seen "Little Chris". Congratulations again.

@NotnaRed 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the coverage on a FF sensor.

@JeanV1986 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't look bad at all, shooting in 4/3 aspect ratio could even be sufficient to take care of most of the vignetting.

@Wabajak13 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Chris never stops doing this. It's so important to some of us and really hard to find most of the time. Bless him.

@YannParodi 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed this was a great info

@crazygeorgelincoln 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning FF in comments, otherwise would have missed it, that's exactly what I was looking for so re skimmed the video. APS-C I'm my opinion, stands for accidentally purchased silly camera. before mirrorless was a thing, I got one and within a week I realized I need FF to make the best of my lenses. Luckily in the time it took to save up mirror less stormed the market, and got a Sony, still want a Fuji to see how usability compares.

@professionalpotato4764 3 жыл бұрын

@@crazygeorgelincoln Well, budget is also an issue. FF is not an option nor consideration for nearly everyone starting out, unless they are breathing in cash drawing 6 figure salaries a year.

@JustDavidMinistries 3 жыл бұрын

Your reviews help me make decisions when it comes to lenses. Thank you so much, Chris. You are blessed.

@HermanGroenbroek 3 жыл бұрын

I find that the full frame coverage of APS-C lenses is severely underrated, so thank you for including this -- and please keep doing this even if the results are disappointing. The strength of mirrorless cameras lies in portability as well. I'm just so curious how this lens would pair with the Sony A7C. Given that you'll have to crop the vignetting away a bit, it might just be a perfect small manual focus combination to carry with you in a bag.

@turbochargedtransit7241 3 жыл бұрын

Sharpness and contrast are bitingly sh-good

@kingsamvisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Thats new

@bestamerica 3 жыл бұрын

hi A K... ' this len is a bad blur focus depth of field... not good

@wh8246 3 жыл бұрын

@@bestamerica it’s cheap

@bestamerica 3 жыл бұрын

@@wh8246 hi E... ' what country made this len

@thegrayyernaut 3 жыл бұрын

@@bestamerica It is made in China. The bokeh has characters. A lot of old lenses have bokeh looking like that. People don't buy 7Artisans or TTArtisans lenses expecting Canon L or Sony GM quality. They buy them for fun.

@PaprykowyMonarcha 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another useful review Chris. Stay safe!

@Magneira 3 жыл бұрын

Mine just arrived after one month, and I am in love with it. I use on a X-Pro2 and its so easy to focus with focus peaking, lovely bokeh and its kinda sharp!

@mattstolzman Жыл бұрын

Do you use it with a lens hood?

@videobyjnt 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review. Have you reviewed the 7 artisans 12mm f2.8?

@benbeattie4609 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this review - I was extremely interested in this lens (and any sub f1.2 lenses!). I’d wholeheartedly recommend the Kamlan F1.1 50mm MK2 for anyone interested in budget bokeh.

@ArunSingh-nh6us 3 жыл бұрын

I love the systematic approach of your reviews, they are very helpful, thanks! Could you do a video on good ‘video lenses’ for Fuji x mount? You know, the lenses that aren’t dangerously sharp but on a little softer side. Thanks 🙏🏼

@haydar9004 3 жыл бұрын

As usual great review chris, make me wonder about the 50mm 1.0 characteristic on sony body

@SmolStufff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this review. I've been looking at this lens ever since it came out. One of the things I'm still wondering about is what the T-stop is.

@RealRaynedance 3 жыл бұрын

Think it'd be possible to get your hands on the full frame 35mm f/1.4? It keeps getting compared to the Leica Summilux while costing about 30x less. (With some obvious flaring and aberration issues.)

@ThomasPhamKESAT 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher, do you recommend this one or the Samyang F1.2 50mm manual lens for the Sony APSC?

@catcatcatcatcatcatcatcatcatca 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a full video of this lense on full frame? It seems the image circle is juust big enough to shoot 1x1 aspect for example. So my question is: If shooting with larger aspect ratio than APS-C, how bad do the corners get? And more generally can you get more out of that beautiful bokeh and slim depth of field? It seems like this is a great F2 lens for APS-C and worth it's price for that alone. Even for video it seems usable when one isn't too close to subject, and the focus breathing is more manageable. 7artisans have released some very neat lenses in past year or so, and I thank you for covering them.

@CBTheMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

But how does it compare to the Mitakon?

@BillNessworthyPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I'm considering this lens, or the new 50mm f/0.95 for videography - will you be reviewing the new 50mm?

@BlisterEye 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely review! I'm glad I didn't jump to buy the Kamlan 50mm f1.1 some handful of months ago and can get the faster 35mm for my Canon M50. Cheers!

@TWX1138 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they used the large image circle to attempt to avoid the problems normally associated with such a wide aperture, figuring more of the problems would be pushed to the unused edge of the image circle. So much image struck the full-sized sensor though, makes me curious for a true review on a full-sized sensor, at least to the point of the test card's white circles remain in-frame. I could see someone with a full-frame sensor wanting to use the area that wasn't cut off from vignetting since it's greater than the APS-C area, even if they have to manually crop in software.

@MrDG80 3 жыл бұрын

How difficult it is to find the exact point of focus with the depth of field at the maximum aperture?

@lewiss66 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Christopher, Could you tel me if this lens is better than the samyang or rokinon 35mm F1.2? Thanks

@watch4joygroup441 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great work

@SeargentMcWoof 2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny when we analyze lens character as imperfections when filters on instagram try to recreate some of those effects

@endnami 3 жыл бұрын

yes but is it less manurable than the mitakon. is the wheel too soft where you can get out of focus easily. Is it really worth it over the mitakon for the issues it creates?

@itsmelchior 3 жыл бұрын

can you do a "Lensbaby Twist 60" review? would be awesome!

@GinoFoto 3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a lovely lens, especially for monochromatic photography, impressive, what is now possible on such budget.

@terriplays1726 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and the bw preset in the camera also helps to see the focus peaking much better.

@ninjastronghold 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts

@alexsilva_co 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, as usual

@zxcvbnm9024 3 жыл бұрын

so, how does it compare to Mitakon's mark2 except for the price difference?

@thedondeluxe6941 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a pretty nifty portrait lens! Reminds me of my SLR Magic 25mm F0.95. But this one has less barrel distortion.

@shapovalarkadii 3 жыл бұрын

I used this lens. Real T-stop is T/1.3-T/1.4, so this is similar to good F/1.2 lens. 7artisans 35/0.95 is just 1/4-1/3 E.V. faster than my Nikon 35/1.4 at F/1.4 and similar to my TTArtisans 50/1.2 at F/1.2

@anonymousl5150 Жыл бұрын

Are you sure your Nikon is not artificially raising exposure? This is common among 1st party lenses.

@shapovalarkadii Жыл бұрын

@@anonymousl5150 yes, i am sure. It's 1/3 stop slower than 7Artisans 50/0.95

@sasamunjiza5203 2 ай бұрын

If you want to know the exact f stop, you should measure the aperture opening, as seen through the front element and put the value into the formula.

@shapovalarkadii 2 ай бұрын

@@sasamunjiza5203 tnx, i've measured thatand it is F/1.2 or T/1.4. Ha-ha

@caleidoo 3 жыл бұрын

1:30 Cropping out that minimal vignetting seems to offer a final image that falls between full frame and crop. So it's about equivalent of a 42mm F1.17, maybe wider. I'm disappointed there not much info or samples of using this on full frame.

@powerlurker 3 жыл бұрын

the flare is overwhelming, like to know how it compare with mitakon's 35 0.95

@carltanner9065 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, might find its way into my collection of lenses for my E-M1 :D I have a couple of 7Artisans lenses and I'm very happy with them. Their build quality is quite impressive!!. Better than you'd expect for the price you pay for them.

@welsh_g 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Chris! How does this lens compare with the Sony 35mm f1.8 for bokeh and sharpness? Using an A6500.

@christopherfrost 3 жыл бұрын

This lens has a lot more bokeh and a lot less sharpness

@fandyus4125 3 жыл бұрын

7:30 I beg you pardon? The letters in the front are very obviously tinted orange.

@Banana.Republic 3 жыл бұрын

You've been pardoned

@Montekos86 5 ай бұрын

which lens was the brightest he mentioned in the intro ?

@TheClique 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased this lens, thanks for your review. There were only 4 in stock, so they are running out

@Akirilus 2 жыл бұрын

I think the fringing, the red cast and the flaring may be features here. I like the look.

@stevenlu219 3 жыл бұрын

amazing sharpness and surprising contrast but the color fringing...uh need some PS work below f2.8 unless you are doing a portrait, which is the primary use of buying the 0.95 lens, so in general, not a bad choice! Though I am a little worried about the red fringing in night shooting.

@messylaura 3 жыл бұрын

looks like a decent lens for low light and sfx lens flares, like the price too.

@pietsu 3 жыл бұрын

I get that it's not exactly an expensive lens, but (at least in my region) for virtually the same price you could get the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C which has autofocus and is probably noticeably better at F1.4, and also has probably better warranty procedures and build quality. I think that F0.95 has to be *very* high on the priority list for getting this one over the Sigma that's a much better lens overall.

@jo_naash 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, if you're buying an f0.95 lens, are you really buying it to shoot at f1.4?

@attentionaddicts 3 жыл бұрын

Not available for Fuji

@addz17 3 жыл бұрын

@@jo_naash If the image more or less falls apart at 0.95 like this one does... yes you would in most cases.

@JL-fh4qw Жыл бұрын

@@addz17 Fall apart? You didn't see the stellar sharpness in the corner and center at widest aperture? The sigma 30 is not even that good, it is oudated compared to their newer primes. There are valid reasons to get a 0.95 lens, mainly full frame depth of field and low light. Furthermore these Chinese companies use vintage lens design with character.

@Noone-wl7ld 2 жыл бұрын

2:00 does this mean when using this on fullframe, it's only 1.4 equivalent?

@FinalLugiaGuardian 3 жыл бұрын

Question for you Chirs. Do you still remember how to speak Korean (from your time living there)? Or have you mostly forgotten it for the most part?

@aperturestories2261 Жыл бұрын

I have 7 artisans 25 mm lens for my Fuji XS 10. I set shoot with out lens on. And Mount adopter settings 25mm. Everything okay. I set focus check on . But focus check feature doesn't work with 7 artisans 25 mm lens. is this lens support focus check feature. If so how it's solve ? Need help

@salmanul_fares 3 жыл бұрын

1:34 it covers enough of the full frame sensor to be used for video💥

@ales_krejci 3 жыл бұрын

This would make a great panoramic FF lens.

@shawndougherty9680 3 жыл бұрын

I now have this lens for my Sony A6500 and it's great except for the aperture ring. I wish it were clicked but since it is not I feel like it should have quite a bit more resistance which would also help stop accidental turning. Can anyone tell me if the Mitakon 35mm 0.95 mk2 aperture ring is tighter (has more resistance) than this 7artisans version? Thanks!

@djtruedomination 3 жыл бұрын

I have this lens for my Fuji Xt3 and love it.

@Z7USUDRV 3 жыл бұрын

Please review the TTartisan 35mm f1.4 for the sony E. Recently came out in silver and can be found for $73 US

@mikebeon2539 3 жыл бұрын

I'm stuck between this or the TTArtisan 35mm 1.4

@flakomane6053 Жыл бұрын

is this better than the Laowa one?

@michalcervenansky4067 3 жыл бұрын

The Mitakon doesn't have the issue with red color cast and after stopping down to f5.6 the corners are also good. But the 7Artisans is cheaper, more compact, lighter and looks better. Will keep my mitakon thought.

@YannParodi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice choice of reading ^^ Wright/Bird :)

@yangbestari 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping the 25mm f0.95 review will come soon and a 7artisans 25mm vs 35mm 0.95

@pyotrpig 3 жыл бұрын

I expected side by side comparison with the Mitakon mk2...

@sander9t 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Mitakon version, and the laCA is not as bad at wider apertures but the corners (before 5.6) are much softer than this one.

@StarsKingITPhone 3 жыл бұрын

Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark 'ii vs 7artisans 35mm f/0.95 Which lens should I choose? ... Thank you!

@heriport6654 2 жыл бұрын

I use this lens (35mm) for lowlight photography and it is where it shines due to the aperture it excels in my opinion, for the price point it does a handsome job yes is not a leica or something premium just niche saves you money

@Smartphonekonten 3 жыл бұрын

How about kamlan 50mm f1.1?

@TheBobes 3 жыл бұрын

I own the Mitakon and have to say this lens isn't as bad as I thought it would be. For someone on low(er) budget is seems like a great choice if you want that 0.95 look (you do, trust me).

@TheBobes 3 жыл бұрын

@illusioner. _ On old DSLRs I probably it's super hard. On mirrorless cameras with focus peaking etc. it's way easier. I wouldn't use it for anything fast moving for sure tho. Other than that on my Fuji XT-2 I find it quite easy to nail the focus. But it's good to try out the lens a few times on tripod to see where you want the focus to be on your subject. The results are fantastic tho. It makes the light super soft & bokeh so smooth. Great for moody photos.

@TheBobes 3 жыл бұрын

@illusioner. _ No problem. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Manual lenses are very fun to use.

@SatanSupimpa 3 жыл бұрын

Just for size and price is a better option than the Kipon 40mm f/0.85, that also only covers apsc.

@ectv96 2 жыл бұрын

wow what an impressive lens at low price ✨

@superfamicom5632 3 жыл бұрын

great lens , I love it

@carloscollins7772 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a lens hood for this lens? I have searched but cannot find option. Please send suggestions. Thank you!

@christopherfrost 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is TBH

@felixcat4346 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a dozen of them to give to my friends, they were so cheap and good.

@bqgin 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know by chance how much brighter the image actually is at f0.95 than at f1.6? I'm looking for a low light lens and I need to know how much will I be able to raise my shutter speed at f0.95 to get the same exposure I'd get at f1.6. (Not theoritically but in practice becaue I doubt this lens is as *bright* as f0.95 and probably just as *wide* as f0.95.

@Leo-uu9bs 3 жыл бұрын

It is a multiplicator of ~1,6. So you are able to exposure a half aperture stop more.

@jan-martinulvag1953 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe its time to review the X-100 V ?

@lmenzol 3 жыл бұрын

The 7artisans 7.5mm fisheye is a must have. Please review it

@mrduboisthegreat 3 жыл бұрын

I have that lens and it's a silent killer!!!!

@Eihei 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest it's the most fun you'll get for ~$250. Awesome lens!

@djtruedomination 3 жыл бұрын

I like the lens too. It has interesting character.

@xeroeddie 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 II so I came here hoping that this lens wouldn't be better :-D. It looks like the Mitakon has the edge in terms of sharpness wide open but it costs more too. Thanks for the review!

@pyotrpig 3 жыл бұрын

Mitakon mk2 is definitely better in quality for what I've seen. But looks like 7artisans released its killer in terms of price XD

@xeroeddie 3 жыл бұрын

@@pyotrpig Yeah, definitly not bad for the price.

@xeroeddie 3 жыл бұрын

Just got the Mitakon today and it's lovely. Quite heavy for its size but a wonderful little lens.

@user-hy7gf8in1d 2 жыл бұрын

看了三个镜头的对比，mitakon边缘画质好像不太行

@keystonebrotherb 3 жыл бұрын

B&H didn’t give me the pleather pouch!

@josekuhn2819 2 жыл бұрын

I think this would be a great lens for video lens whacking,.... especially in MFT.

@trym2121 3 жыл бұрын

Color cast and LoCA aside. This lens is really good wide open. I wonder if this is true a 0.95 lens

@geonerd 3 жыл бұрын

Those cheap, fast APS-C lenses are awfully tempting...

@djtruedomination 3 жыл бұрын

I was feeling the same way and purchased it for $225. I do not regret it.

@EmyllSomar 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know but I could still see the red a little.

@StudioBonn 3 жыл бұрын

Full metal exp. the glass...? Well...the coating on lenses are made with metallic damp... 😉

@r.vanbeek 3 жыл бұрын

Bought one today for only $209 on AliExpress, can't go wrong for that price!

@djtruedomination 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it too and I love this lens.

@AbhilashEarnest 3 жыл бұрын

Can use in Fuji xt3?

@djtruedomination 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I have an Xt3 and this lens.

@josecolon8143 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I almost buy it

@inevitablecraftslab 3 жыл бұрын

i hate that all those cheap manual focus lenses have declicked aperture rings. At first it seemed cool for video, but if you use it for photo the aperture is all over the place every time you pick up the camera.

@user-vz5bu6js4p 3 жыл бұрын

JP 12 rules for life :)))

@YannParodi 3 жыл бұрын

Yes :)

@absolutexxxxx 2 жыл бұрын

I used for my products it’s very good lens

@AinSophAur 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your highly honest opinion.

@robertwlester 3 жыл бұрын

that focus breathing looks quite bad. nice budget option though.

@CinematographyLischkaChannel2 2 жыл бұрын

wenn der preis unter 50 chf fällt probiere ich es

@YannParodi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, mine will arrive for Z mount (Z50). Also I see you have read 12 Rules for life :D Good Reading, have you been following also Pastor Paul Vanderklay ?

@aditya_gupta 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy it from? I'm in India and i couldn't find it for z mount anywhere and 7artisans site doesn't ship to India sadly.

@TheChemicalWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly.. i want it.. maybe i can get a used one or ask them for a deal.. 0.95 is very usefull

@fellowcitizen 3 жыл бұрын

"Impressive. Most impressive."

@GreatJoe 3 жыл бұрын

This lens forced me to learn how to develop RAW files. I do wish it was in the Lensfun database, it's completely barren of 7artisans lenses in general.

@GLFPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of you testing your lenses, would be cool.to see how you get the same images, how you set up for them etc..

@HelloGlamorous 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a mirrorless 😭

@gregorybissell4255 3 жыл бұрын

Fujifilm xt-1 are selling pretty cheap right now and they have amazing colors out of camera even with the raw files

@erenteker6908 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was an equivalent of this for Canon dslrs. Especially for this price!

@fellowcitizen 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind shooting only close subjects then you could use this lens with a simple adaptor. Not ideal, of course, but it would suit certain subjects and shooting styles.

@erenteker6908 3 жыл бұрын

@@fellowcitizen Woudln't it compromise the quality of the lens though? I mean the sharpness and chromatic abberation

@fellowcitizen 3 жыл бұрын

@@erenteker6908 Yes, definitely a compromise, but something which people enjoy. I came across a Russian/Slavic channel doing so with another rangefinder lens on a DSLR quite recently.

@tommihommi1 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of those lenses that makes me wish I had a entry level mirrorless instead of my D3300. Seems really fun to use

@pizzablender 3 жыл бұрын

You could get an older mirrorless APS-C camera. Often these have slow AF, but if the idea is to use manual lenses only, that doesn't matter.

@tommihommi1 3 жыл бұрын

@@pizzablender I had an A6000 a few yewrs ago but couldn't get to grips with the lack of ergonomics, so I sent it back and got the D3300 instead. Not a lot of budget here Practically the same Sensor, but in a package that has an actual grip

@RaymondLo84 3 жыл бұрын

This lens can potentially appreciated if they just completely stop the production.

@jankucera8505 5 ай бұрын

best option at 33mm

@chrisjames1924 3 жыл бұрын

Why can't fuji themselves produce something similar, speed and size wise? They backtracked on the 35mm f/1 (opting for the 50 f1 instead) stating that it was technically very difficult to manufacture in a usable size at a consumer friendly price. Yet here we have a small Chinese outfit producing a 35 f0.95 no larger than the XF50 f2 with OK-ish results. People would gladly spend 1k + for a genuine XF 35 f1. I guess they just have extremely high standards.