7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm
A 260° focus throw and well-suppressed breathing effect provide precise manual focus control for S35 cine capture, while the T2.1 aperture ensures ample light intake. Multi-layer nano-coating and a 15-element design deliver vivid, flare-resistant images, supported by a 700g all-metal build that accepts 82mm filters for budget-conscious rigs. It’s ideal for indie filmmakers using Canon RF-S cameras like the C70 or R7 who need tactile focus pulling and a cinematic look.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong optical (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average build (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.1 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 998 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm | 14 | 37.9 | 14.7 | 66.9 | 67.9 | 24.4 | 34.2 | 40 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
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