7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II
Announced May 20, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II provides sharp center-frame resolution and high-magnification capabilities at a budget-friendly price point. While the all-metal build is robust, the lens lacks electronic communication and features a manual-focus-only design that requires patience for general photography.
Weighted from 8 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and contrast, particularly in the center of the frame
- Sturdy, all-metal construction
- Compact and lightweight form factor
- Smooth and pleasing bokeh quality
- Internal focus design with a smooth manual focus ring
Cons
- Soft corner performance and optical flaws like chromatic aberration and distortion
- Difficult manual focusing at longer distances
- Prone to lens flare, veiling, and reduced contrast
- Lacks modern conveniences like weather sealing, electronic aperture control, and lens hood
- Unintended aperture changes due to the front-mounted, clickless ring
- Launch price $179 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 60mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 17.5 cm (1x)
- Filter thread 49mm
- Autofocus motor Manual focus only
- Weight & size 339g · 60 x 80.5 mm (2.36 x 3.17 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 8 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 7.5/10
My conclusion is that the 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 II APS-C is a good lens, especially in the context of its low price.
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If you are either an occasional macro shooter or on a tight budget, the 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 MK II is well worthy of your consideration.
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This lens is a cheap way to get some potentially nice and sharp macro images out of your mirrorless camera.
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If you are on a seriously tight budget, go for the 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 II Macro. I enjoy using the lens, and I am generally satisfied with the results.
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If you are happy to manual focus, then I would say that this is definitely the way to go. Yeah, the selling point is really is a two times magnification, which you can't really get with a lot of lenses nowadays, and in the middle it's very, very sharp.
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[...] I think this lens is a good purchase if you can forgive the sloppy aperture ring.
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[...] I am quite pleased with this lens.
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[Y]ou won't go far wrong with one of these.
