7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 Lens

The new 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is priced at $690, significantly undercutting its competitors. Tested on a 61MP Sony a7CR, the lens offers good sharpness wide open, especially in the center, with negligible distortion and light vignetting. While its autofocus accuracy was around 15% in single-shot mode, continuous mode improved speed but not accuracy, suggesting users should take multiple shots. The lens features a robust build, weather sealing, and a USB-C port for firmware updates, though its aperture ring can be accidentally knocked out of A mode. Despite autofocus quirks and potential for sample variation, its image quality and bokeh make it a compelling budget option for portrait and event photographers.