7Artisans has announced a new macro lens that includes a Sony E-mount APS-C version as well as Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Details are a little sketchy, but according to the website Photo Rumors the lens will go on sale in May, cost in the region of $200, and will have a close-focus distance of 65mm.
The maximum aperture will be F2.8 and with the help of an optional extension tube users can expect to achieve 5x magnification for extreme macro photography.
- Manual focus lens
- Aperture f/2.8 – f/16
- Minimum focusing distance: 65mm
- Scheduled to be released in May 2019
- Manufacturer’s preferred price: ¥ 25,000 (excluding tax) or around $200
- Designed for APS – C size mirrorless cameras
- Ultra close-up shooting up to 5 times magnification is possible by installing an optional extension tube
Via: Photo Rumors
Can I use this len in sony a7 full frame ?
Yes you could use it with a full-frame camera like the a7 but only when shooting in APS-C (Super35) mode which reduces the megapixels down to 10.6MP. Alternatively if you take a look at my Sony Macro Lenses Guide you’ll find all of the APS-C and full-frame macro lenses currently available for Sony E-mount.
Thanks for your kindly response I d like also to ask you because I am in dilemma I going to buy a wide angle I have found 3 budget option samyang 14mm 2,8 , samyang 20mm 1,8 and samyang 18mm 2,8 autofocus I want it for landscape and astrophotography which of these 3 you recomend me ? Should I go to 18mm with autofocus?
Sorry for the slow reply Kostas! Have you made you choice now? You will normally manually focus for astro shots and landscape anyway, so you don’t really need a lens with autofocus unless you have vision problems and then it can help. Personally I’d go with the 14mm F2.8.