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7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Lens (Nikon Z)

BH #7A1856Z • MFR #18F56B-Z
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7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Lens (Nikon Z)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | Constant f/5.6
  • Ultrawide-Angle Pancake Lens
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8"
Widen your camera's perspective and capture sweeping images with the manual focus 18mm f/5.6 Lens from 7artisans Photoelectric for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. With its tiny form factor and lightweight design, this prime lens is made for traveling with and helps prevent you from experiencing fatigue you may feel after hauling around a heftier lens. Its 98.7° angle of view offers an ultra-wide perspective that excels in capturing landscapes and street scenes as well as portraits, which feature unique compositions. While its constant f/5.6 aperture may make low-light shooting slightly difficult, the impressive ISO capabilities of most full-frame camera bodies provide an easy solution. Additionally, a pair of extra-low dispersion elements and one high refraction element bolster overall image quality.
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7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Overview

Broad Focal Length, Portable Design
Widen your camera's perspective and capture sweeping images with the manual focus 18mm f/5.6 Lens from 7artisans Photoelectric for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. With its tiny form factor and lightweight design, this prime lens is made for traveling with and helps prevent you from experiencing fatigue you may feel after hauling around a heftier lens. Its 98.7° angle of view offers an ultra-wide perspective that excels in capturing landscapes and street scenes as well as portraits, which feature unique compositions. While its constant f/5.6 aperture may make low-light shooting slightly difficult, the impressive ISO capabilities of most full-frame camera bodies provide an easy solution. Additionally, a pair of extra-low dispersion elements and one high refraction element bolster overall image quality.
Optical Design
Incorporated into the 18mm f/5.6 lens's optical design are two extra-low dispersion elements and one high refraction element, increasing image quality and reducing chromatic aberrations. In total, seven lens elements in five groups are featured in the lens's construction.
Additional Lens Benefits
  • 11.8" minimum focusing distance for working up close to subjects
  • Lightweight construction weighing approximately 5.2 oz and measuring 66mm in diameter with a length of 33mm 
  • 49mm filter size for wide accessory compatibility

7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Specs

Focal Length
18mm
Aperture
Fixed: f/5.6
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
98.7°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8" / 30 cm
Optical Design
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.6 x L: 1.3" / ø: 66 x L: 32 mm
Weight
5.2 oz / 146 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.705 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.3 x 3.9 x 2.8"

7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Reviews

7Artisans 18/5.6

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-10

Very fun little lens and you can't go wrong for the price... I'm really enjoying it...

Holy Cow.

By JR
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-08

I don't normally write reviews, but this lens is an exception to my rule. For the money, it's frigging fantastic! Even compared to the Nikon 26mm, this is a fantastic lens. Focusing is dead easy with the Z system and the sharpness was unexpected. There is some fringing and chromatic aberration, but the build quality is outstanding! If you are on the fence about this lens, jump over and buy it, you won't be dissapointed.

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Asked by: Sergey
The 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Lens (L-Mount) has zero aperture blades because it uses a fixed f/5.6 aperture.
Answered by: Andrea B
Date published: 2025-09-25
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