7Artisans Hope Prime 10mm/16mm/25mm/35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1 Cine 10mm
A constant T2.1 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm enable bright, shallow-depth-of-field video even in dim light, while the 260° focus throw with stepless gears delivers precise manual control for smooth focus pulls. Its smooth damping and direct follow-focus compatibility make it a practical, budget-friendly option for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras. This lens is best for independent filmmakers and content creators shooting narrative or interviews who need consistent cine-style focus control across a set of focal lengths without premium cinema glass pricing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.1 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Hope Prime 10mm/16mm/25mm/35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1 Cine 10mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | 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 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-85mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1152 | 726 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | - | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Hope Prime 10mm/16mm/25mm/35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1 Cine 10mm | 54.5 | 37.8 | 12.3 | 66.9 | 60.7 | 24.4 | 97.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 98.3 |
| 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 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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