7Artisans 6mm F2 Fisheye

Focal length: 6 mm
Aperture: f/2
Weight: 418 g
Filter diameter: –
Min. focus distance: 10 cm
Length: 76 mm

Overview

The 7Artisans 6mm F2 Fisheye is a manual focus circular style fisheye lens for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. It is offered for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z and Micro Four Thirds. According to 7Artisans, the lens covers an angle of view of 220 degrees, well beyond the 180 degrees of a conventional fisheye, and it is aimed at creative perspective work, night scenes and star photography.

Optical design

The construction has 10 elements in 8 groups. The maximum aperture is F2.0 and the aperture range runs to F16, with 9 diaphragm blades. 7Artisans compares the 220 degrees with the 160 and 180 degree angles of conventional fisheyes on its product page. The closest focusing distance is 0.1 m, which according to the manufacturer allows exaggerated close-up perspectives.

Focusing and handling

Focusing is manual, and the aperture ring has click stops. 7Artisans suggests the lens for creative shots in which subjects close to the lens stand out while the background stretches and expands. The F2.0 aperture gives a high light intake, which the manufacturer recommends for night scenes and star photography. The lens has no filter thread and no front filter support.

Build and size

The lens body is made of metal. It is 69 mm in diameter and 76 mm long and weighs about 418 g without front and rear caps.

Where it fits

Other fisheye lenses for small sensors in the database include the 7artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye, the TTArtisan 7.5mm f/2 Fisheye, the Samyang 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II and the Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 for Micro Four Thirds. The 7Artisans 6mm stands out through its 220 degree angle of view and its F2.0 aperture.

Pros and cons

Pros

220 degree angle of view
Fast F2.0 aperture with 9 diaphragm blades
Closest focusing distance of only 0.1 m
Clicked aperture ring and a metal body
Offered for five mounts

Cons

Manual focus only
No filter thread
About 418 g and 76 mm long, large for a 6 mm lens
Designed for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensors only

Verdict

The 6mm F2 Fisheye is a specialist lens for creative perspective work on small sensors. Its data stand out through the very wide angle of view, the bright aperture and the short closest focusing distance. It suits photographers who want an extreme look for astrophotography, interiors or close-up work, and who accept manual focus and the lack of front filters.

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 6 mm
Max. focal length: 6 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2
Min. aperture: f/16
Elements: 10
Groups: 8
Weight: 418 g (0.92 lb)
Filter diameter: –
Min. focus distance: 10 cm (3.94 in)
Length: 76 mm (2.99 in)
Diameter: 69 mm (2.72 in)

Manufacturer data: 7artisans.store

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Which cameras does the 7Artisans 6mm F2 Fisheye fit?

The 7Artisans 6mm F2 Fisheye fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 12 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:: OM System PEN, OM System OM-3, OM System OM-5 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2), Panasonic Lumix GH7, OM System OM-1 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix G9 II, Panasonic Lumix G100D, OM System OM-5, OM System OM-1, Panasonic Lumix GH6, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II, Olympus PEN E-P7, Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110), Panasonic Lumix BGH1, Olympus PEN E-PL10, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91), Olympus OM-D E-M1X, Panasonic Lumix GX9, Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880), Olympus PEN E-PL9, Panasonic Lumix GH5S, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Panasonic Lumix G9, Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800), Panasonic Lumix GH5, Olympus PEN E-PL8, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81), Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II), Olympus PEN-F, Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix GX8, Panasonic Lumix G7, Panasonic Lumix GF7, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix GM5, Olympus PEN E-PL7, Panasonic Lumix GH4, Olympus OM-D E-M10, Panasonic Lumix GM1, Olympus OM-D E-M1, Panasonic Lumix GX7, Olympus PEN E-PL6, Olympus PEN E-P5, Panasonic Lumix G6, Panasonic Lumix GF6, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Olympus PEN E-PM2, Olympus PEN E-PL5, Panasonic Lumix GH3, Panasonic Lumix G5, Panasonic Lumix GF5, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT)