Featuring improved optics and a more robust design, the black Canon RF-mount 55mm f/1.4 Mark II Lens from 7artisans is a fast and compact portrait-length prime well-suited for portrait photography. It can be used in facial close-up, half-length portrait, and full-body portrait to obtain excellent background blur effect. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low lighting and also enables isolating subject matter using selective focus and shallow depth of field. The six elements, five groups optical design is enhanced with a multi-layer coating that helps to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, the smooth manual focus design of the lens permits working with subjects as close as 1.4' away and its 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

RF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    88mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Multi-Layer Coating    Manual Focus Design    9-Blade Diaphragm

Portrait-length prime is designed for APS-C-format Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras and offers an 88mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques and also suits photographing in low-light conditions.

Multi-layer coating has been applied to individual elements and reduces flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.4'.

Depth of field and distance scales aid pre-focusing and zone focusing techniques.

9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this lens work on a Nikon Z7 ?

A: Yes, the 7artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 Mark II Lens for Nikon Z would be compatible for use on the Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Digital Camera. However, do note that the Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Digital Camera is a camera with a full-frame sensor, whereas the 7artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 Mark II Lens for Nikon Z is designed for Nikon Z-mount cameras that use the smaller APS-C 1.5x cropped sensor. so the lens would be the equivalent of an 82.5mm lens when used on the full-frame sensor in APS-C crop mode. Also note that this is a fully manual lens, so you will have to focus manually as well as set your aperture manually as there is no electronic communication between the camera and the lens.

Q: 2. When used on the R5 or R6 does this lens force the camera into 1.6 crop mode with the resulting decrease in megapixels?

A: No, the 7artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Canon RF is a completely manual lens that does not communicate with the camera. As such the camera does not know whether it is a crop lens or not. It is designed for a smaller sensor so you would have very significant vignetting wehn used on full-frame if you do not manually set the camera to crop.

Q: 3. Can 7artisans be used with Sony a7 III ? If so what adapter can you use?

A: You dont need an adapter, it comes built with a Sony Mount. Just make sure you order the Sony model. Also keep in mind it is an all manual lens, there are no electronics that talk to the camera. But that being said its a fun little lens for the money. It feels well built and reminds me of shooting with a Leica style lens.

Q: 4. Does the aperture ring have click stops?

A: I'm sorry but the aperture ring does not have click stops.

Q: 5. Will this work with a full frame camera? (Canon R6). Or is there some drawback I'm not aware of?

A: The 7artisans Photoelectric 12mm f/2.8 Mark II Lens for Canon RF is designed only for cameras with an APS-C sized image sensor; When used ona a full-frame camera like the R6, it will cause vignetting (dark shadows in the corners of each image).

Q: 6. Where this lense made?

A: This lens is made in China.

Q: 7. Has electrical contacts to communicate EXIF info ?

A: 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark II Lens for Nikon Z BH #7A3514M2NZ doesn't have electrical contacts to communicate EXIF info.

Q: 8. Whats the difference between the MK II lens and the normal 12MM? Does it use ED glass like the Cine Version?

A: According to the manufacturer, the five (5) main differences between the original 7artisans Photoelectric 12mm f/2.8 Lens and the new 7artisans Photoelectric 12mm f/2.8 Mark II Lens for Micro Four Thirds are the following: (1) the appearance, optical design, and structure of the lenses are different; (2) the minimum focus distance of the original lens is 0.2 meters (7.87 inches), whereas the minimum focus distance for the Mark II lens is closer at 0.15 meters (5.9 inches); (3) the new Mark II lens adds options for the Nikon Z and Canon EOS R lens mounts; (4) the original lens did not support the use of filters, whereas the Mark II supports 67mm filters; and finally, (5) the new Mark II lens has improved image quality with increased edge resolution and reduced overall distortion. Unfortunately, 7artisans did not mention the presence of ED or aspherical glass elements.

Q: 9. is this lens compatible with canon 5d mark 111?

A: No, the 7artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 Mark II Lens for Canon EF-M is not compatible with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera.

Q: 10. For the Canon RF mount, is this a full-frame or an APSC lens? Thanks for the clarification!

A: This lens covers a full-frame sensor.