Lens Details
7Artisans
18mm f/6.3 II
$79~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: April 13, 2023
Highlights
- Designed for Sony E, a APS-C 18mm f/6.3 manual-focus wide prime that is built for expansive wide-angle scenes.
- The wide 18mm field of view captures expansive scenes and dramatic perspective.
- It is lightweight at 55g, pairing well with Sony E bodies.
Who it's for
The 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II is an 18mm f/6.3 prime lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 18mm field of view.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/6.3 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Manual focus only — no autofocus.
18mm
Focal Length
f/6.3
Max Aperture
APS-C
Coverage
−
Stabilized
55g
Weight
46mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 18mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 4 |
| Optical Groups | 3 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Aperture Blades | 0 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | APS-C |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 76° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-27mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | No |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | − |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $79 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Diameter | 56mm |
| Length | 6.6mm |
| Weight | 55g (1.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
