Chinese ultra-fast manual focus 50mm — extreme shallow depth of field at a fraction of Leica/Canon f/1.2 prices.
The 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 is an ultra-fast manual focus prime for full-frame mirrorless. It offers f/1.05 at a fraction of comparable Leica or Canon prices, making extreme shallow DoF accessible on a budget. Available in Sony FE, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and L-Mount.
Soft with a dreamy glow at f/1.05 — by design and part of the appeal. Improves significantly by f/2, and by f/4 is sharp across the frame. Bokeh is smooth with pleasant swirly character. All-metal build feels premium despite budget pricing.
Sony FE mount most common variant, 58mm filter thread. No electronic contacts — EXIF aperture not recorded. Clicked aperture ring. ~270° focus rotation. 640g — substantial. Focus peaking essential for accurate work.
Available new at budget prices and occasionally used. Check aperture clicks for consistency and focus ring for smooth damping. Test for decentring at f/4. Not a substitute for a clinical f/1.4 — it is a creative tool for exploring extreme DoF.