Association Of String Instrument Artisans

Really fantastic big string sound in the VSL instrument family.

Dust cover, stretchy material, pull string to tighten around instrument base. Plenty of slack to fit just about any keyboard 49-61 keys.

My home association will not let install that white floodlight camera!

A quick way to not string cables across the stage.

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!

Fine instrument, does what it should do and more. I recommend it.

There are a few different options for M to L adapters, the TT artisans mount being the cheapest of the lot, and the Leica mount being absurdly expensive. This metabones option was right in the middle. It is built like a brick, I get no play from body or lens, and the full metal build can confidently hold anything you throw at it. I paired it with the TT artisans 50 1.4 for a great outcome.

I wanted another 7 Artisans lens for my Fuji X-T1 (I already own the 7 Artisans 25mm f/1.8 and have enjoyed using it despite its faults).  I did quite a bit of reading about this lens, which is a copy of a Zeiss Sonnar.  The reviews were excellent and Ive never had an f/1.2 lens, so I asked my girlfriend to get me this one for my birthday present.   This lens comes in premium packaging, just like its 25mm brother.  However, this is a far better lens.  The optics, build quality, feel and overall image quality of this lens greatly surpass the 7 Artisans 25mm lens.   It looks terrific on the X-T1 and is also a bit smaller than the 25mm. Corner sharpness is excellent (a nice surprise as the 25mm has poor corner sharpness).  It renders colors beautifully, and has character, producing organic images.  Focusing is also much easier with this lens than with the 25mm.   The only issue I have with this lens is it is soft at f/1.2, but by the time you stop it down to f/1.8, it is tack sharp. Im giving it five stars as it is a bargain at $145.  I like it far more than the 7 Artisans 25mm lens and plan to use this one regularly.

This lens takes the 7 artisans to the next level. Less distortion more contrast more sharpness. Just an incredible lens on my monochrom. Could not be happier. If you want a lens that is on another level of dreamy try the 7 artisans. I use both lenses for different looks. Best value in existence.

I recently purchased a 7 Artisans 28mm lens for my Leica m8. A uv/ir filter is a must. Costs much less than the Leica filter and it works perfectly.