7Artisans has launched a teaser picture for an upcoming quick prime lens, and has additionally given three clues as to what it might be:
💡 Clue 1: Massive aperture for beautiful bokeh
💡 Clue 2: Portrait focal size for stunning element
💡 Clue 3: Precision focus, whole inventive management
If we assume the lens is for full-frame cameras, then a “portrait focal size” may translate to 85mm, whereas a “giant aperture for beautiful bokeh” suggests f/1.4 or bigger. If 7Artisans produces the lens in a number of mount choices, that makes it extra probably it will be handbook focus solely, therefore necessitating “precision focus, [for] whole inventive management”.
That mentioned, 7Artisans does already produce an 85mm autofocus lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras: the AF 85mm F1.8. We have reviewed that lens and located it to supply loads for its low price ticket. Nonetheless, whereas f/1.8 is quick sufficient for many situations, it leaves room in 7Artisans’ lens vary for a sooner 85mm providing.
We do not but have particulars of a full launch date for this thriller lens, however we’ll be sure you replace you once we know extra.