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7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8
4 stories tracked since 25 Apr 2026 — latest 30 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
25 Apr 2026 · Lens News
Z-mount Third-Party Lens Pipeline Is Getting Serious
Z-mount used to be a third-party dead zone. Now four brands are shipping autofocus glass across the most-used focal lengths simultaneously. The 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 and TTartisan Neo 85mm f/1.8 are the ones to watch — portrait and event shooters can cover serious ground without touching Nikon's retail pricing. None of these are shipping yet, so hold your wallet, but the direction is clear: Z-mount is finally getting the competitive lens market Sony E-mount has had for years.
21 May 2026 · Lens News
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 Ships for Nikon Z at $689
A 135mm f/1.8 with autofocus for Nikon Z at $689. That's the whole story, and it's a good one. Portrait and event shooters on Z-mount have been waiting for an affordable fast telephoto that actually focuses itself. Nikon's native 135mm doesn't exist. Sigma's 135mm f/1.8 Art is manual-adapt only on Z. This ships now, with AF, at a price that doesn't require a conversation with your accountant. Third-party glass is dismantling the native-lens tax one focal length at a time.
28 May 2026 · Lens News
7artisans AF 135mm F1.8 Launches for Nikon Z at $690
7artisans has launched its AF 135mm F1.8 for Nikon Z mount at $690, available now. The lens has 16 elements in 13 groups, six ED elements, a 12-blade aperture, stepper motor AF, and a customisable control ring. At 1014g it's slightly lighter than the Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab, and comes in at $110 under the Samyang equivalent. L-mount and Sony E versions are confirmed but not yet on sale.
30 June 2026 · Lens News
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 for L Mount Now Available to Order
7Artisans has opened orders on its AF 135mm f/1.8 for Leica L mount. Available direct from 7Artisans, Amazon, and B&H Photo. The lens also comes in Sony E mount.