Achieving Superior Image Quality and Usability: 7Artisans '50mm F1.8 AF Lens' Released | Focus Koubou
Focus Koubou Co., Ltd. has announced the Nikon Z mount version of the 7Artisans interchangeable lens '50mm F1.8 AF'. The release date is June 13, 2024. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is 46,800 yen (including tax).
Exceptional Image Quality and Bright Aperture
The 7Artisans '50mm F1.8 AF' is a standard prime lens compatible with full-frame sensors. Its optical construction of 9 groups and 11 elements includes two aspherical lenses, one ED lens, and two high-refractive lenses, ensuring excellent sharpness and contrast across the entire image.
With its bright aperture, it maintains shutter speed in low-light environments such as indoors, reducing blur. Additionally, it allows for beautiful bokeh photography.
Quiet and Precise AF with Excellent Usability
Moreover, it features a newly developed STM (stepping motor) that quietly and accurately controls the large, heavy lens groups. It supports face detection and eye AF, capturing clear expressions in portrait photography. The lens also offers excellent usability, allowing intuitive aperture control from the aperture ring and automatic aperture control via AE.
The lens features a high-quality metal barrel and can be connected to a PC for firmware updates.
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Main Specifications of the New Product
- Compatible Mount: Nikon Z
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Focus: AF (Autofocus)
- Lens Construction: 9 groups, 11 elements (2 ASPH aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 high-refractive lenses)
- Compatible Image Sensor Size: 35mm full-frame
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.5m
- Aperture: F1.8-F16
- Aperture Blades: 11
- Filter Diameter: 62mm
- Size: Approx. Φ72×100mm (excluding mount)
- Weight: Approx. 450g
- Accessories: Lens hood, USB cable, front cap, rear cap