Description
7artisans Photoelectric 12mm f/2.8 II Overview
By Photo’s Matt Cottom
A compact wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds-mount mirrorless cameras, this 12mm f/2.8 Mark II Lens from 7artisans Photoelectric is an all-manual lens well-suited for landscape, cityscape, and architectural subjects requiring a broad field of view. The lens’s f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions and helps to maintain the small and lightweight form factor for handheld shooting. Its manual focus design is complemented by both depth of field and distance scales for utilizing pre-focusing and zone focusing techniques. Additionally, the lens permits working with subjects as close as 7.9″ away.
Wide-angle prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds-mount mirrorless cameras and offers a 24mm equivalent focal length. Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and contributes to the sleek form factor. Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 5.9″ away. De-clicked aperture ring offers silent, smooth adjustment that is well-suited to video applications. 5-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. Metal lens barrel offers increased durability while remaining lightweight. Permits using 67mm filters.
In the Box
- 7artisans Photoelectric 12mm f/2.8 Mark II Lens for Micro Four Thirds
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
7artisans Photoelectric 12mm f/2.8 II Specs
| Focal Length | 12mm (35mm Equivalent: 24mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 100 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.9″ / 15cm |
| Optical Design | 12 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions ( x L) | 2.8 x 2.6″ / 70 x 66mm |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.065 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.7 x 4.2 x 4.1″ |
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