7Artisans' budget fisheye for Fuji X — the tiny 7.5mm f/2.8 for creative wide-angle effects.
The 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II is a compact fisheye lens for Fujifilm X mount from the Chinese manufacturer 7Artisans. The Mark II updates improve coatings and optical quality over the original. At 7.5mm on APS-C, it produces a near-circular fisheye image with approximately 180-degree coverage. Designed for creative photography and astrophotography on a budget.
As a fisheye, extreme barrel distortion is the creative intent. Sharpness is acceptable across the image circle. The f/2.8 speed enables astrophotography — the wide fisheye coverage captures large portions of the sky. The Mark II coatings improve contrast over the original. The small front element is relatively well-protected compared to bulbous ultra-wide designs.
Fujifilm X mount, manual focus only. No front filter thread. Weight is approximately 170 grams — very compact. Build quality is basic metal construction. No AF or electronic communication. The aperture ring clicks at half-stops. The compact size makes it easy to carry for occasional creative fisheye shots without significant weight or space penalty.
Available at very low prices — one of the cheapest fisheye lenses available. Check clean front element and smooth focus. A functional budget fisheye for creative experimentation and basic astrophotography. The 7Artisans quality is acceptable for the price. The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 is the quality upgrade.