7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C that are compatible with the Nikon Z mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Very Fast Aperture
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Lens Mount
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a maximum diameter of 62mm and a total length of 68mm . It weighs 410g / 14.5 oz .
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a filter thread of 55mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a fixed focal length of 50mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m . 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C features a maximum aperture of F1.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 Extra-Low Dispersion 3 High Refraction
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Recommended Accessories for the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C .
Body Colour
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is available in Black color.
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C.
Top Alternatives of 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C in Other Lens Mounts
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