Ultra-Wide-Angle Prime Lens with 0.3m Minimum Focus Distance: 7Artisans 18mm F5.6 | 7Artisans

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Focus Kobo Co., Ltd. has launched the new 7Artisans product, the '18mm F5.6,' on August 6, 2025. This is a full-frame compatible manual focus wide-angle prime lens, priced at ¥19,700 (tax included) for the suggested retail price and ¥15,930 (tax included) for the online price.

Combining a wide field of view with close-up shooting capabilities, this lens is versatile for everyday use and professional photography projects.

Wide-Angle Lens with Natural Perspective

The 18mm wide-angle lens offers a dynamic field of view and natural perspective. It is ideal for landscapes, snapshots, and street photography, making it easy to create compositions that utilize the background. With a fixed aperture of F5.6, you can focus on shooting without worrying about exposure or depth-of-field adjustments.

Close-Up Shooting with a 0.3m Minimum Focus Distance

The minimum focusing distance of 0.3m allows for dramatic compositions that capture the subject up close while including the background. This feature is perfect for close-ups of small objects, plants, or wide-angle portraits that highlight a model's expressions.

Compact and Efficient Design

The lens features a 5-group, 7-element construction (including two ED lenses and one high-refractive lens) to effectively correct aberrations. Its metal exterior provides a premium feel, while its compact size (approximately 146g and 26.5mm in length for the E-mount) ensures excellent portability. With a 49mm filter thread, it also offers high versatility.