7Artisans AF 135mm F/1.8 MAX Z

Specifications01

MountNIKON Z

Focal length135mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight1014 g

Filter size82 mm

Physical length130 mm

Min focus distance0.68 m

Max magnification0.25

Aperture blades12

Optical elements16

Groups13

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]

Keywords["Prime","Tele","Z-mount"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Other FeaturesNikon-mount: Stepless multi-function control ring Sony E & L-mount: aperture ring 2x Fn Buttons dust-sealed mount USB-C port for firmware updates

Review VerdictThe 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX came in as a bit of a surprise. So far 7Artisans supplied the budget segment of the market, but with such a fast medium tele prime lens they are moving up the food chain - as also signaled via the new "MAX" designation. The optical quality of the lens is quite impressive. At f/1.8, the center quality is very good and it even achieves greatness across the frame at f/4. Lateral CAs are low and axial CAs are almost nonexistent. It produces a slight image distortion but it's usually not relevant in real life. The vignetting is comparatively low and well-autocorrected anyway. The quality of the bokeh is good although not flawless. It's certainly very smooth if the depth-of-field is very shallow, but you can spot some busy spots in difficult scenes. The build quality is very impressive thanks to an all-metal outer shell and tight controls. The weather sealing is a bit basic with only a mount gasket. The STM AF is decent but not cutting-edge in terms of speed and refinement. The almost baffling aspect is the price tag. A fast 135mm prime lens at just $689 is unheard of and certainly an amazing value. If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * Amazon (US) * Amazon (Europe) * B&H (US) * Adorama (US)

Review Published2026-09-08T06:10:00+00:00

Optical Construction16 elements in 13 groups (6x ED. 5x HR) Fluorine coating