7Artisans 25mm f1.8 review // Best BUDGET Manual Prime Lens for Beginners
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Starting out on your mirrorless camera and looking to buy your first prime lens without breaking the bank? 7Artisans 25mm f1.8 might just be the lens for you! The 7Artisans' 25mm f/1.8 is a great manual prime lens for beginners at a budget price.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro / What is a Prime Lens?
1:16 Lens Specs
1:53 Sample Photos
2:26 Sample Video
2:56 The Pros
4:03 The Cons
4:47 Who is this lens for?
5:31 Who is it NOT for?
5:55 Final thoughts
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Пікірлер: 55
I don't think this lens are for beginners. I am a photographer for more than 3 decades now. At 60 years old, II discovered that I enjoyed this lens so much more than the kit lens on my Canon M50.
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
Yeah its a little harder to learn nailing perfect focus all the time, but in a generation where everything is automatic and effortless, its great to go back to fundamentals like manual focus and composition and "zooming with your feet"
Greatly detailed video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks and Cheers!
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
No worries! Glad it helped!
This is an awesome review! Thanks!
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
Just ordered this lens, it arrives tomorrow, just in time for Christmas
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! It's a fun little lens that gets your creative juices going!
Biggest problem is lack of AR coating causing severe flaring for night street photography
i just got into photography, got a canon t3i with kit lens that only works on manual focus. Hitting that sharp image is sometimes hard with manual focus since you cant really tell that much in viewfinder or even live preview mode
@RJBaculo
Ай бұрын
Yeah its tricky at the start. Takes a lot of practice and getting a feel for it. Stepping the aperture down to f2.2 or 2.8 can greater chances of being in focus. Also using an external monitor with focus peaking features can also aid you.
Wow! Thank you for this vid. I have a mirrorless camera and I'm planning to replace my lens and also I'm a beginner. hehe
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
It's a real fun lens to use too!
nakaka hypnotize yung talking voice and style mo bro. that's a compliment ha. haha. ganda nyan, pretty good focal length with a pretty wide aperture.
@RJBaculo
3 жыл бұрын
Haha maraming salamat bro! Masyado nga ata mabilis, napansin ko. Collabs tayo one of these days!
Really good video, brother!
@RJBaculo
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! So hard to keep consistent 😅
@johnnyisorena
3 жыл бұрын
@@RJBaculo Keep going bro! This video was really timely too, because I'm currently making assessments after my friends made me realize that I've been living with 10 year old gear lol
Very nice content.. thanks
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
Very good keep creating.
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Haldun! Let's all keep creating!
I just added this one to my setup...will test and post videos on my channel...
@RJBaculo
7 ай бұрын
Awesome have fun!
7 artisans are a legit awesome lens maker for budget users. You could load up on 4 or 5 of their lenses at the cost of one Top tier Fuji lens 😂 Gonna try their 50mm cinema lens soon
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely eyeing their cine line too!
@legniak1
2 жыл бұрын
@@RJBaculo deciding between 7 artisans and SLR Magic, both look like awesome choices for the $
Thanks 🙏
i have 55mm and my 25mm is out of delivery! exciting!
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
Their 55mm is one of their best lens! Enjoy!
I had to send mine back to Amazon because my Sony NEX-5 would not recognize it. Since I am a beginner I don't know if it is because it was not intended for my camera or the lens I got was defective.
@RJBaculo
2 ай бұрын
It should work with the NEX-5, especially since its just a manual lens (no electronics). You might have to enable "Release w/o Lens" in your camera settings. Otherwise, it is quite possible your unit was defective.
Naguguluhan Ako haha meike ba 7artisans ang kukunin ko hype na yan
Is there any difference with and without the lens cap for this lens?
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean the metal lens hood? It might reduce flaring a little when light comes in a certain angle but for me its mostly protection for the front glass and also adds that vintage lens aesthetic.
Have you tried meike 25mm f1.8? I'm actually undecided between the two. Thanks!
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the Meike one yet but from what I hear the Meike 25mm has a better build and more accurate distance scale, but its noticeably less sharp.
@genemaysonet3558
2 жыл бұрын
I have the meike excellent build great lens after this review I bought this one . Had my finger on the purchase button 5 times already You helped me decide .TKS
Any ND filter recommendation for this lens?
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
I use a pretty affordable Nisi variable ND filter on this with a 46mm to 52mm step-up ring. Another great VND filter brand I use is K&F Concept. Hope that helps!
Bro where did you buy your metal lens hood??
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
I got in the Philippines thru Lazada for dirt cheap. Generic no brand but looks and works great.
Can I use it in my lumix g7
@RJBaculo
Жыл бұрын
Yes i believe they have one in your mount (M-mount?)
would this lens be good for astrophotography?
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
Generally, this lens is good for portraits because of the sharp center and not-so-sharp edges. I imagine a night sky photo would require sharpness all around. Although, the 25mm is a medium-wide focal length that might make it great for astrophotography. And you definitely don't need auto-focus either. ;)
@RonAhL
2 жыл бұрын
@@RJBaculo Thanks for the input sir!Godbless!
Nice video,can you vlog with it
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
With your arm fully extended, yes you can use this focal length for vlogging.
@AdekunleJohnsonEseyin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
It's Suitable For Film Makers Sir ?
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
Most definitely it is! Most filmmakers will use manual focus anyways and also this lens has a vintage look to it that makes it a little more flimic.
@vajjaprakash6442
2 жыл бұрын
Tq Sir and very Quick Responding Sir 😍 , Can i Purchase It ? Sir and any Video Quality Issues in this Lens Sir ?.
@RJBaculo
2 жыл бұрын
@@vajjaprakash6442 the only issue for me is don't point it too directly to the sun coz the flares can get really crazy.
@rutvikkoradiya4576
7 ай бұрын
Yes.