7Artisans Launches $689 135mm f/1.8 AF Prime for Nikon Z
7Artisans has announced the Max AF 135mm f/1.8, a full-frame autofocus telephoto prime for Nikon Z-mount cameras, priced at $689. The lens features a 16-element optical design with six extra-low-dispersion and five high-refractive-index elements, IMC coating, STM autofocus, a 12-blade diaphragm, and a metal body with weather sealing. It includes a clicked aperture ring, a multifunction control ring, dual FN buttons, and a USB-C port for firmware updates. The lens measures 91.2 x 130 mm, weighs 1,014 grams, and accepts 82mm filters. It competes with the Viltrox Lab AF 135mm f/1.8 ($899) and Nikon's Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena ($2,196). Available now for Nikon Z, the URL references Sony E-mount and L-Mount, suggesting future variants.
Key facts
- 7Artisans Max AF 135mm f/1.8 announced for Nikon Z-mount
- Price: $689
- Optical formula: 16 elements in 13 groups, 6 ED and 5 HR elements
- Features STM autofocus, 12-blade diaphragm, IMC coating
- Metal body with weather sealing, 91.2 x 130 mm, 1,014 g, 82mm filters
- Includes clicked aperture ring, multifunction control ring, dual FN buttons, USB-C
- Competes with Viltrox Lab AF 135mm f/1.8 ($899) and Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena ($2,196)
- URL references Sony E-mount and L-Mount, suggesting future mounts
Entities
Institutions
- 7Artisans
- Viltrox
- Nikon