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7artisans Photoelectric 18mm f/6.3 Mark II Lens (Sony E)

BH #7A1863M2SE • MFR #A004BII-E
7artisans Photoelectric 18mm f/6.3 Mark II Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • APS-C | f/6.3
  • Fixed Length, Fixed Aperture Lens
  • Sleek, Pancake Design
  • Manual Focus
A sleek, carry-anywhere lens, the 18mm f/6.3 Mark II Lens for Sony E from 7artisans is a small, wide-angle pancake prime well-suited for street and documentary photography as well as casual walkaround shooting. As small as it is simple, this lens is also distinguished by its fixed f/6.3 aperture and durable metal construction.
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7artisans Photoelectric 18mm f/6.3 II Overview

A sleek, carry-anywhere lens, the 18mm f/6.3 Mark II Lens for Sony E from 7artisans is a small, wide-angle pancake prime well-suited for street and documentary photography as well as casual walkaround shooting. As small as it is simple, this lens is also distinguished by its fixed f/6.3 aperture and durable metal construction.

7artisans Photoelectric 18mm f/6.3 II Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
18mm
Maximum Aperture
f/6.3
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
None
Maximum Aperture
f/6.3
Minimum Aperture
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
76°
Tilt-Shift
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Minimum Focus Distance
1' / 0.3 m
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
0
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Tripod Collar
Yes
Filter Size
None
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.2 x 0.6" / 56 x 15 mm
Weight
2 oz / 58 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.235 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.35 x 3.3 x 1.15"

7artisans Photoelectric 18mm f/6.3 II Reviews

Most fun I've had for $60 in a long time...

By Braden
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-29

Fun little lens that gives you that cheap disposable camera look. Not too sharp but you get what you pay for. Just throw it on and shoot. Came packed well and feels solid, focus ring was smooth.

Sorely disappointed

By Corey
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-09

I read all the reviews & looked at some photos on flickr and thought this would be a good lens for street photography. The outdoor photos I get are consistently very soft focus and hazy - i.e not focused. No problem with the tiny screw as others have reviewed. However, I cannot turn the focus ring to line-up the infinity symbol to the red dot, and the adjustment screw will not let me adjust the travel for the direction needed. Purchased from B&H Net net - waste of money.

It's so sharp I can't tell it is a cap lens

By Chen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-25

It makes my gm5 a pocket camera! Gives me the motivation to practice snapping shots. The tiny bolt on the side controls the focusing travel (infinite focus can be adjusted). The lens could spin off if this tiny screw is losen.

Nice

By Michael
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-05

It's a nice compact lens, It takes good photos so far although I have not used it a lot yet, I'm happy with it,

Good little lens

By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-04

This is a fun little manual focus lens.

Caution Needed - Loose Screw!

By Adam
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-30

The previous 1 star review is accurate - there is a small flat-head set screw that is loose and needs to be tightened to prevent spontaneous disassembly by twisting the focus ring too far. To fix it, start with the focus ring all the way screwed in (clockwise) until it stops. With the lens front facing down, un-screw until the 0.3 focus mark aligns to the red dot on the lens. With the lens front still pointing down, use a small flat head screwdriver to secure the set screw on the side of the lens focus ring. The lens focus stops should now be secured. With that done, you get what you pay for. This isn't an amazing lens, but it is good fun. The addition of a focus ring is a big benefit overall the previous fixed-focus version.

Functional

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-23

Works as described. Great for outdoor travel.

QC Issues

By John
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-22

I love the size and vibeyness of this lens, but I've tried two of them and both had issues. The first lens was sharp on the left side of the image, but blurry on the right side, and created strange grid-like pattern in the right corners. The second was sharper, but created a heavy brownish-yellow cast in the top right corner, and had similar grid artifacts.

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