SUMMARY
The 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 lens enters a competitive autofocus prime market, offering the lowest MSRP at $689. It boasts strong sharpness across the frame, excellent control of chromatic aberration, and beautiful bokeh from its 12-blade aperture. While its all-metal build is robust and it features a close minimum focus distance, issues with firmware stability, aperture communication, and autofocus performance hinder its competitiveness against established rivals like Samyang and Viltrox on Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount.
TAKEAWAYS
7Artisans' 135mm f/1.8 lens provides strong sharpness and bokeh at a competitive $689 price.
The lens exhibits excellent corner sharpness and beautiful background rendering.
Autofocus performance and firmware stability present significant drawbacks.
Firmware updates may address current issues, but it struggles against mature competitors.