7Artisans' ultra-fast 35mm for Nikon Z — the budget f/1.2 manual focus APS-C prime.
The 7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 is a budget ultra-fast prime for Nikon Z mount, providing a 52mm equivalent with extraordinary f/1.2 speed on APS-C. At this aperture on APS-C, it provides DOF separation approaching full-frame f/1.8. 7Artisans produces this as the most affordable path to f/1.2 speed for Z-mount.
Optical performance is acceptable for the budget positioning. Soft at f/1.2 with visible aberrations — the character rendering. Improves significantly by f/2. The f/1.2 on APS-C provides creative shallow DOF. Bokeh is smooth. Build quality is solid metal. No electronics. A fun creative tool at minimal cost.
Nikon Z mount, manual focus only. Filter thread is 43mm. Weight is approximately 200 grams — compact. No AF or electronics. The focus ring is smooth. Benefits from Nikon body VR. The budget 7Artisans pricing makes f/1.2 accessible to anyone. Available in other APS-C mounts.
Available at very low prices. Check focus and optics. The cheapest path to f/1.2 on Z mount. Soft at maximum aperture but creatively interesting. Best for experimentation and casual creative work where f/1.2 shallow DOF is desired without significant investment. The Voigtlander Nokton D 35mm f/1.2 is dramatically better.