
7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II
- Focal length
- 55 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 358 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 42 cm
- Length
- 65 mm
At a Glance
Paired with Nikon Z APS-C bodies, this manual 55 mm f/1.4 offers the field of view of an 83 mm lens on full frame. The very wide aperture means shallow depth of field and shorter shutter times, and nine aperture blades are fitted. It weighs 358 g and focuses to 42 cm. Portrait work is its natural territory.
Good for
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 55 mm
- Max. focal length
- 55 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 6
- Groups
- 5
- Weight
- 358 g (0.79 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 42 cm (16.54 in)
- Length
- 65 mm (2.56 in)
- Diameter
- 60 mm (2.36 in)
Manufacturer data: m.7artisans.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II fit?
The 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 83 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon Z cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
- APS-C:
- Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50
7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II | Meike AF 55mm F1.4 STM | Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55 mm | 55 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 358 g | 289 g | 295 g | 320 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 42 cm | 61 cm | 50 cm | 60 cm |
| Length | 65 mm | 76 mm | 61.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Autofocus | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II: FAQ
Does the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II have autofocus?
No, the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II have image stabilization?
No, the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II weigh?
The 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II weighs 358 g. It is 65 mm long with a diameter of 60 mm.
What filter size does the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II use?
The 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II is 42 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II a full-frame lens?
No, the 7artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark II is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 83 mm in full-frame terms.
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