7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 mk II Macro Lens Review (new redesigned 2021 version of the lens!)

[@MicaelWidell]

Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more videos! More regular content from me in these places: 💌 newsletter: mwroll.com 🌄 instagram: instagram.com/mwroll 🌆 patreon: patreon.com/micaelwidell 🐦 twitter: twitter.com/micaelwidell

[@aditya_gupta]

You make macro photography look so effort less and easy. 👍🏼

[@TheNaught1]

Weight loss is a major advantage of the mkII version. Was 550g, now 340g. Carrying a bag of lenses, 200g here and there adds up, and it's much lighter mounted to the body. I would be far more likely to bring along this version than the old.

[@BenjWarrant]

The aperture ring issue is one that, I would have thought, would be to a great extent ameliorated by familiarity after using the lens for a while.

[@jamesrobins1830]

Thank you, Micael. This was a very well done review that gives potential users much to consider, and a good overall sense of IQ and performance. Having used the lens for a few days (Fujifilm version), we might disagree on where the lens has a real deficit. Personally, while I certainly agree that these clickless manual lenses are frustrating, I very much appreciate that the focus ring is plenty wide and the aperture ring is well out of the way in my use; the damping on both is terrific as is the overall build. So far, I find the lens for any distant work or portrait really not at all attractive... just not looking right. That's OK, though, as having a really good dedicated macro lens at this price point is perfectly fine. I'm more than satisfied.

[@thatsreallyamoon]

I honestly really love 7artisans' lens designs. It's like they took inspiration from the very sexy Leica lenses, but there is something uniquely original even on top of that. Just want them to have more and more full frame, ultra fast lenses xD

[@7artisansOfficial]

Got it, Thank you man.

[@Jerome.Du.Quartier]

This was a very good review, it informed me and made me more relaxed, thanks!

[@SinaFarhat]

Tack för det informativa testet! :) Ha en fin vecka!

[@MicaelWidell]

Tack för ditt ständiga stöd i form av kommentarer :) Ha en fin vecka du med!

[@SinaFarhat]

@@MicaelWidell Tack själv för din kreativitet och nyfikenhet!

[@kornasteniker3939]

Thx for the review, Micael! You described it as I expected the lens to be. Pretty good image quality for the price. But it seems that 7artisans is equalizing out their whole Lineup with front facing clickless aperture (35mm f0.95, 55mm f1.4 MK II etc.) Maybe bc. they are focusing more on filmers than on photographers lately? Who knows...

[@nerdsunscripted624]

My guess is adding clicks takes a lot of engineering time and also it costs more, which wouldn’t let them keep this lens at the price point they wanted

[@jordibd3228]

Thank you for sharing and for the honesty on the review. If you learn to take macro pictures of insects without having to move them and bother them cutting the leaves where they stand even better 👌

[@stephcharz9082]

great content as usaual. just watched your TTartisan 40 2.8 review videos.I think both of them pretty much performs the same to me but TT seems more portable.

[@ishanr8697]

Nice, hope they make a full-frame version!

[@samsen3965]

Most real Macro shooters out there, prefer crop sensor over FF, day or night!

[@ishanr8697]

@@samsen3965 Sorry that I'm not a real macro shooter.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@samsen3965 No, some of us use both FF and APSC, I use Sony A7RIV in FF 61Mp for some images and APSC crop mode 26Mp for other images.

[@thatsreallyamoon]

I'm with you, buddy. When I had my Lumix M4/3 cameras, it was very easy to find extremely macro capability (small image circle but still 20+ megapixels lol = insane zoom-in capability). Now, I'm on the Sony A7c and really miss the macro capability. I am unwilling to use crop mode. It's like pissing money out the window haha. If I have the sensor, I'm gonna use ALL of it.

[@blumentopferde12345]

Thank you very much for the good review. I think the aperture ring would annoy me too - I just ordered the 1st version of the lens. Actually your video is the only one I saw which is pointing out the aperture ring issue - and I watched quite some videos about the 7artisans 60mm MK2 lens.

[@MicaelWidell]

Possibly my ring was extra loose. Or maybe I use the lens a bit differently than others.

[@seaadair1670]

awesome video, just FYI the tube on the old one unscrews.

[@johntravena119]

With mirrorless cameras the clickless aperture is less of a bother as you see immediately an increase or diminution of light.

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes but it is bothering when you accidentally change aperture by touching the aperture ring

[@grumblewoof4721]

7Artisans have not updated their own website, they are still showing the Mk I lens. The lens is available in the UK if shipped from China so some delay and perhaps customs issues.

[@Tylerjc2201]

Thank you for the video 😁 This looks like a great budget set up , but I was wondering word this be good for taking photos of my fishtank inhabitants such as shrimp and snails ?

[@vdphotosnfun]

Great video... thank you for sharing...

[@petz8190]

Hi, i've been learning so much with your videos and tips that i am willing to try some marco photography myself! :) Can you tell me if I can fit one of these 7artisans 60mm macro lens on my Canon 6D mark II? Thanks.

[@playeroflife]

Hi, great review. I just ordered 1. Also have a question about I have a raynox 150 filter with the universal clip on adaptor. But can't see what size ring I would need to attach the filter directly onto this lens. Any info would be great. Ty

[@kaandemirel51]

as a beginner I start to macro with 50mm lens and extension tube. Do you think this lens will make a big difference compared to the setup I mentioned? if yes maybe i can buy this lens but honestly I'm looking nikon 105mm macro lenses or any lens giving more working distance. because with extension tube working distance not giving much chance work with live insect.

[@Mpugondes]

Hello sir, thank you for sharing this video. I'm really into macro photography. I want to know something about the gear that would be needed in macro photograpgy. What speedlight do we need? Because i only use godox tt600. Which is manual speedlight. Thank you, Sir. [please excuse my english]

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

Other lenses of 7Artisans and TTArtisans also have the aperture ring on the front... And all 7Artisans aperture rings are clickless. I prefer clicked aperture rings too. However accidentally changing the aperture ring also happens to me all the time with the Laowa 65mm APS-C macro lens which I recently bought! Perhaps it is the diffuser which does that. It is really my only complaint about the Laowa 65mm.

[@samshela5258]

Which one would you recommend for dental macro photography this or Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro?

[@MicaelWidell]

The Laowa 65mm is better in most regards, so I would get that one. This one is cheaper, so might be an okay budget option.

[@clpcreative8608]

Nic shot macro... ❤👍🇮🇩

[@jhenlim]

Which do you prefer: this or the TTartisans 40mm macro? 😊

[@MicaelWidell]

I prefer this one because it has a better aperture ring

[@wheretheyhaveribs55]

Would you recommend this or the Olympus 60mm

[@martindnajera]

Good video, Do you know when it goes on sale this version?

[@MicaelWidell]

Not sure. They said it would go for sale on the same day that I published this video, but seems it got delayed.

[@bingbong4848]

Martin it's on the Purgear website, but not on the 7artisan site. Weird. www.pergear.com/collections/7artisans/products/7artisans-60mm-f2-8-ii-v2-0?variant=39297929871458

[@martindnajera]

@@bingbong4848 Ohh men thanks 🙃

[@Crazyworldd160]

what is the white shed on the lens ? where can someone get one ? thank you

[@andrew41134]

between the meike 320 and the godox v350 for a sony a6000. Which one do you prefer ? and great video Micael

[@MicaelWidell]

Haven't tested the Godox enough yet to say.

[@andrew41134]

@@MicaelWidell I will wait for your decision, to choose which one to buy 😁😁

[@BruechmannR]

The Meike 320 is very small and realy strong compared to the size. Don't forget to turn-off Auto-ISO before shooting :-) I can highly recommend the Meike 320 (or Neewer 320 - they are 100% identical).

[@lesw.1748]

Surprise, surprise. Is the M2 version better in terms of quality of pictures or it is just smaller size, but the quality of the pictures is about the same?

[@MicaelWidell]

I would say image quality is about the same. I think the bokeh on the mk II is slightly nicer.

[@lesw.1748]

@@MicaelWidell Thanks Micael. I got my M1 version three weeks ago and it is good to know that there is no major difference in image quality. I will keep it mine.

[@walterpierluissi1379]

I have found a very nice (to my humble knowledge on macro) lens that will give you 2x magnification on a 60mm focus to infinity for way under $150. Is the Oshiro 60mm 2.8 2x macro... I purchased it on Amazon for $138.03 including taxes. I have been testing it and it have giving me good quality pictures. If you have a time to try this one, it might be a good choice for the entry level macro photographer. I do have a Nikon Nikkor 60mm f2.8 1:1 old time macro (which I still love) and most definitely the quality of glass compared to the Oshiro is noticeable, but in Oshiro I could have the 2x and quality is not actually bad at all.👍👍👍

[@begineditingfilm]

Good day, Question. I just picked this lens up from Amazon. I noticed if you shine a light from the back of the lens looking in the front. Looks like glitter around the edges on the in side? Does your lens look the same? Thank you William

[@JeanSaldanha]

wow! Meike 85mm or 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 mk II?

[@MicaelWidell]

The Meike is a bit better overall but it is bigger and heavier.

[@JeanSaldanha]

@@MicaelWidell but the performance, sharpness, quality, which is better?

[@MicaelWidell]

@@JeanSaldanha They are pretty much the same. The Meike has a 1.5x magnification though

[@MicaelWidell]

Watch my review of the Meike

[@JeanSaldanha]

@@MicaelWidell I watched both videos, but I can't decide which lens is the best, that's why I wanted your help, since you've tested both!

[@exakaume5955]

7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 mk II versus zuiko 60mm, who wins ?

[@MicaelWidell]

If you have an olympus camera, I would definitely buy the zuiko 60mm to benefit from the focus bracketing

[@stefanletzow]

I've played with Macro photografy using DSLR (optical viewfinder) and extension tubes, and because of OVF I could get the focus in eyes of the insect in the majority of the attempts, as lens is at f2.8 while I move camera back and forth and when passing the focus spot the shot is in f8 or f11 and had good results. Now moving to Fuji morrorless for different reasons (not macro) , but still want to keep playing with Macro photography as a hobby, getting a budget macro lens, and stop using extension tubes. With entry level APSC (Fuji X-S10) , will the low resolution of the EVF cause me issues to nail focus ? I'm worried the delay or low resolution will get me lower ratio on good photos than with an old DSLR.... Is 2 million pixels EVF a deal breaker for Macro ?

[@MicaelWidell]

Should work fine to do macro on any fuji camera. 2 megapixel EVF is plenty if the camera has focus magnification or focus peaking.

[@merdumgiriz108]

Hi I know this lens has Apsc sensor but can I use it on Canon EOS Rp which is a full frame mirrorless camera?

[@halfhand64]

Does anybody know anything about the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 2X. I can't find any reviews for it and it seems to be a very cheap 2x magnification macro

[@sergiramos]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6uVeoasl9mbe5I

[@thierrygraphie5521]

I own an OMD EM5 III and am interested in the 7 Artisan 60 macro. I assume the orf file will not have an Exif. One question, do we have the full settings in the viewfinder when shooting ? Sincerely Thierry

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes the lens will not provide aperture setting or lens name. But you will have EXIF data from the camera, such as shutter speed and ISO. Other than that, and the lack of autofocus, everything will work the same.

[@thierrygraphie5521]

@@MicaelWidell And what information will be in the viewfinder ?

[@danielfulop]

what do you think about the TTartisan 40mm macro in comparison?

[@MicaelWidell]

No big differemce. Pick the one you think you would like best, based on my review videos.

[@Inpreesme]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

this or TTartisan 40mm F2.8 better?

[@MicaelWidell]

I would say they are very similar. Watch both my reviews and then pick the one you feel like.

[@arrizalmuhammad]

Hi... i am from Indonesia, Can you tell me your kamera setting and flash setting? Because i always failed using flash external. Thanks.

[@MicaelWidell]

Check my video called macro photography settings :)

[@wildmacrophotography7052]

Brother. I have doubt about focusing in this lens. Manual focus not allowed camara giving error lens is not support

[@MicaelWidell]

Hmm what camera is it? Maybe see if you can find a setting called “shoot without lens” and enable it.

[@wildmacrophotography7052]

@@MicaelWidell sony a6100

[@wildmacrophotography7052]

I already release w/o lens option is enable But when I use manual focus option Getting error lens is not support.

[@MicaelWidell]

@@wildmacrophotography7052 ok but try just ignoring that option or set autofocus and then use the lens anyway. Should work

[@wildmacrophotography7052]

@@MicaelWidell thank you🙏

[@bamsemh1]

I'll still pick oly 60mm macro over this. Second hand costs the same as this new one. Why? Weather sealing. Enough said

[@bingbong4848]

I know what you're saying, but not in the UK. Used Olly's are still twice the price here :(

[@Tekgila]

It has metal lens mount?

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes it is metal

[@Tekgila]

@@MicaelWidell Thanks

[@jorgepietersz]

Would you recommend this or the laowa 65 2x macro for a first time macro lens purchase? I have and xt3 and wanted to get into macro.

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes I would definitely buy that lens for that camera. Best macro lens for fuji imo.

[@itimonium9062]

@@MicaelWidell So you would recommend it over the Laowa? Or is the Laowa the doubled price worth?

[@lassebirkhenriksen]

Is that a macro lens or are you just happy to see me? 0:30

[@hejakma4682]

I wonder if this lens makes sense on a non Ibis camera? Do you think it's possible to handheld makros without Ibis and AF? Thanks.

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes absolutely. I used it on a non ibis camera for this review. Check my video about ibis in macro photography

[@hejakma4682]

@@MicaelWidell I will check it thank you!

[@srikanthkalpana1018]

Pls mobile photography photos sir

[@KiddAmix]

Was the meike for Sony E mount discontinued? Can't seem to find it :/

[@MicaelWidell]

Not sure. But I'm using a Meike for Fuji on my Sony cameras and it works great.

[@KiddAmix]

@@MicaelWidell I'm super new to this type of photography. Would I need an adapter then? I have an Alpha 7s and I already saw I have to change the settings to APSC to use the lens even if it was a Sony mount. Or would the Fuji fit on it without an adapter?

[@oiiiich]

is IBIS or OIS necessary to get decent quality macro images?

[@MicaelWidell]

Not at all. I actually made a video where I test this. Try searching for “ibis macro”

[@oiiiich]

@@MicaelWidell ah perfect! I will check that out. Thanks for the swift response - and great photos/videos!

[@wildmacrophotography7052]

How can i use Raynox dcr to this lens??

[@MicaelWidell]

You can use a raynox with any telephoto lens - so the answer is yes

[@padreavanakkadan]

Can I use this in full frame mirrorless camera?

[@MicaelWidell]

No

[@padreavanakkadan]

@@MicaelWidell OMG I orderd one in their website for my z6

[@7artisansOfficial]

@@padreavanakkadan you can use it on a full frame body, just set the format APS-C in the camera menu will be ok.

[@changephilosoph8451]

You can read on their website that the min. distance is 17,5 cm. Or did you cheat with anything?

[@MicaelWidell]

The minimum focusing distance is measured to the sensor. Working distance is measured from the front of the lens.

[@changephilosoph8451]

@@MicaelWidell thanks for the info! ;)

[@yakandyeti7597]

Does this fit xt4??

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes I think it comes for fujifilm?

[@visceraljourney]

first version worked on FF and what about this one? I dont care about focus to infinity but how bad is vignette in macro?

[@MicaelWidell]

First one did NOT work on full frame and I am pretty sure this one doesn’t either. Did not test it though.

[@ragewise6377]

you have cute kids there, im happy for that

[@MicaelWidell]

Thank you 😊

[@sweetkittenpuss]

What is the minimum focusing distance with your experience? The manufacture specs says .175m. Will it focus at that distance?

[@MicaelWidell]

With most macro lenses you get a working distance at around 10 cm at 1x magnification. You have to understand that 17.5 cm that you quoted is distance from the sensor, the actual working distance, which is the distance from the front of the lens, is much smaller. I don't remember the distance but look at when I am shooting photos in the video and you get a sense.

[@sweetkittenpuss]

@@MicaelWidell thank you so much for your help. I’m looking for a macro lens for dslr film scanning.

[@CallmeBigfat]

Amazon link for the new one ?

[@MicaelWidell]

Not for sale yet I think. Keep an eye on 7Artisans website

[@jirakiata.5854]

I bought from this website. www.pergear.com/products/7artisans-60mm-f2-8-ii-v2-0?_pos=2&_sid=97d486eea&_ss=r