--- product_id: 166228788 title: "7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600" brand: "7artisans" price: "R126" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166228788-7artisans-60mm-f2-8-ii-v2-0-aps-c-format store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 60mm focal length 1:1 magnification 399g lightweight 7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 **Brand:** 7artisans **Price:** R126 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📸 Elevate your photography game with the 7artisans Macro Lens! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 by 7artisans - **How much does it cost?** R126 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166228788-7artisans-60mm-f2-8-ii-v2-0-aps-c-format) ## Best For - 7artisans enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 7artisans brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Portable:** Designed for on-the-go creativity. - • **Exceptional Bokeh Quality:** 9-blade diaphragm for dreamy backgrounds. - • **Optimized for Sony E-mount:** Perfectly compatible with your favorite Sony cameras. - • **Versatile Aperture Control:** Smooth de-clicked aperture for video and stills. - • **Precision Macro Photography:** Capture stunning details with 1:1 magnification. ## Overview The 7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 Macro Lens is a compact and lightweight lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras, featuring a 1:1 magnification ratio, 11 elements in 8 groups for superior optical performance, and a de-clicked aperture ring for seamless video shooting. Ideal for macro photography, this lens combines portability with professional-grade features. ## Description Product Description 7artisans 60mm F2.8 II Micro Lens Suitable for close-range shooting, the 60mm f/2.8 II Macro from 7Artisans is a short-telephoto prime lens designed to excel with nearby subjects. Its life-size, 1:1 maximum magnification pairs with a 17.5cm minimum focusing distance to achieve high sharpness and clarity throughout the focusing range. The lens also sports a manual focus design, benefitted by focus distance and depth of field scales, along with a de-clicked aperture ring for smooth, silent rotation to suit video applications. Additionally, a 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. Kindly note: It is a manual lens, when you use a camera with the lens, you need to set the camera to "shoot without lens." It is not available for the full-frame camera, for full-frame cameras, please change the camera setting to APS-C format before use. Key Features 11 Elements in 8 Groups 9-blade diaphragm 1:1 Magnification Full metal body, weight only 399g. Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture 17.5cm minimum focusing distance De-clicked Aperture Ring Compact & Portable Full metal body, this lens is compact and portable. the 60mm F2.8 II is smaller in size(60mm in diameter, 74.5mm in length) and lighter(only 399g) in weight compares with the first generation. Optical Design Its optical system consists of 11 elements in 8 groups with one HOYA ultra-low dispersion element , which improves contrast, and color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions. Large Aperture Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also contributes to the sleek form factor. A 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. The de-clicked aperture ring offers smooth, silent rotation throughout the aperture range, making it ideal for close-range video applications and shooting. What is included 1* 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens 1* Front Lens Caps 1* Rear Lens Caps 1* Pergear Lens Cloth 1* Focusing wrench 1* Pergear Lens Bag Review: Amazing lens - This lens is fully manual - manual aperture, manual focus. You know, like old school cameras. You WILL have to manually rotate the rings on the lens to use it. This isn't an issue or downside (some may see it as a feature!), just something worth being aware of. First, the bad: - The optics are smaller than more expensive macro lenses and especially at smaller apertures, it can really struggle to get enough light onto the camera sensor, so make sure you have some extra bright lighting if you need a lot of depth-of-field. - It is quite heavy. It is both the smallest lens I own, but also the heaviest. Neither of those are bad enough to matter in my opinion however. It still isn't that heavy, and you can always add more light. And it is not really a problem at wider apertures. The good is a much longer list: - Value. This is a whole lot of lens for the price. Rather than reducing the quality of the optics to reduce cost, they just reduced the size of the optics but retained the quality. This is not really a problem for a macro lens, and it was good trade-off. - Build quality. I mentioned this was heavy... well, that's because its built like a brick sh-t house. The body is all metal and not especially thin walled either. I am not even entirely sure how this lens is as heavy as it is... its a dense boi, that's for sure. - The results. You can actually photograph features that are microscopic with this lens. Without a microscope. I attached a 'die shot', a photo of a silicon die (a microchip). In the bottom right corner, there is a millimeter scale. The thing being photographed is an inkjet print head and some of its control circuitry. This was done with nothing but this lens and a Sony ZV-E10, no other special equipment. I also attached a video, a close up inspection of a circuitboard. This one isn't quite as easy to get a sense of scale, but there are a couple of black square things with a bumpy surface and silvery blobs around the edges - those blobs have a 0.5mm pitch. So the center to center distance of two adjacent blobs is half a millimeter. Review: Sehr gute Abbildungsleistung - Als Anfänger in der Makrofotografie habe ich das 7artisans 60mm in meinen Fuhrpark aufgenommen. Die Verarbeitung fühlt sich wertig an, der Fokus- und der Blendenring laufen butterweich mit dem, wie ich meine, richtigen Widerstand. An die Fokusierung im Nahbereich muss ich mich noch herantasten, diese ist sehr feinfühlig, was aber für manuelle Makroobjektive generell gilt. Mit Offenblende 2.8 ist es eher Glückssache, den Fokuspunkt zu treffen, ab Blende 8 mit Fokus-Peaking an meiner Sony Alpha 6400 klappt das aber schon recht gut für Objekte, die sich nicht bewegen. Dazu hier ein paar unbearbeitete Beispielbilder (f11, 1/160s, ISO 640 bis 800, eingebauter(!) Blitz). Die letzte Aufnahme meiner Smartwatch habe ich mit Unterstützung der Meike Makroringe 10 und 16mm geknipst. Hier tauchen leichte chromatische Aberrationen auf, die man aber sicher in der Nachbearbeitung in den Griff bekommt. Am Makroobjektiv lassen sich die Makroringe sehr gut einsetzen, da der Fokus im Nahbereich besser aufgelöst ist. By the way, die Makroringe waren der erste Versuch, in die Makrowelt einzusteigen. Ich fand diese aber an einem normalen 50mm Objektiv zwar ok, war aber mit den Ergebnissen nicht ganz zufrieden. Deswegen habe ich mich dann doch für das Makroobjektiv entschieden. Ich finde, das Objektiv ist ein sehr guter und auch bezahlbarer Einstieg in die Makrowelt. ## Features - Compact & Portable: Full metal body, this lens is compact and portable. the 60mm F2.8 II is smaller in size(60mm in diameter, 74.5mm in length) and lighter(only 399g) in weight compares with the first generation. - APS-C-format Lens: Short telephoto prime is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 90mm equivalent focal length, which is very ideal for macro shooting, such as insect photography. - 11 Elements in 8 Groups & Ideal Aperture: Its optical system consists of 11 elements in 8 groups. Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also contributes to the sleek form factor. A 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. - 1:1 Magnification, Manual Focus: Life-size 1:1 maximum magnification pairs with a 17.5cm minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects. Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, aids in precise focusing control. - De-clicked Aperture Ring: The de-clicked aperture ring offers smooth, silent rotation throughout the aperture range, making it ideal for close-range video applications and shooting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07SV3F4KV | | Brand | 7artisans | | Brand Name | 7artisans | | Camera Lens | 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens | | Camera lens description | 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens | | Compatible Mountings | Sony E | | Compatible mountings | Sony E | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 199 Reviews | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | Fixed Focal Length | 60 Millimetres | | Focal length description | 60 mm | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Image Stabilization Type | no image stabilization | | Item Weight | 550 Grams | | Lens Design | Prime | | Lens Mount | Sony E | | Lens Type | Macro | | Lens type | Macro | | Manufacturer | 7artisans | | Manufacturer Part Number | 60mm F2.8 II | | Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f | | Maximum Focal Length | 60 Millimeters | | Maximum focal length | 60 Millimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Focal Length | 60 Millimeters | | Model Name | macro lens | | Model Number | 60mm F2.8 sony + pergear cloth | | Number of Diaphragm Blades | 10 | | Photo Filter Size | 49 Millimeters | | Real Angle Of View | 25 Degrees | | UPC | 606015390268 | | Zoom Ratio | 1:1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 7artisans - **Focal Length Description:** 60 mm - **Lens Type:** Telephoto, Macro - **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E - **Camera Lens Description:** 9 ## Images ![7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ENvRYepVL.jpg) ![7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jbZFgvWOL.jpg) ![7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Mbq9auuFL.jpg) ![7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NhmVltH3L.jpg) ![7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NUphILoFL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Mine has a black ring around the edge of the picture. Is this normal or how do i fix it?** A: Black ring? I assume you mean extreme vignetting in the digital image. If so, check that you are using an APS body. This lens is excellent on an APS body, won't cover full frame. **Q: Will this work with sony a6600?** A: Yes. I use it on my A6000 and the A6600 has the same lens mount. **Q: Should the focus ring be perfectly smooth? Mine has a grinding fee at some spots.** A: Yes it should be smooth. **Q: Will this work with sony full frame mirrorless a7 series?** A: It works great with my A6300 and my A7 ii. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing lens *by M***N on 15 May 2023* This lens is fully manual - manual aperture, manual focus. You know, like old school cameras. You WILL have to manually rotate the rings on the lens to use it. This isn't an issue or downside (some may see it as a feature!), just something worth being aware of. First, the bad: - The optics are smaller than more expensive macro lenses and especially at smaller apertures, it can really struggle to get enough light onto the camera sensor, so make sure you have some extra bright lighting if you need a lot of depth-of-field. - It is quite heavy. It is both the smallest lens I own, but also the heaviest. Neither of those are bad enough to matter in my opinion however. It still isn't that heavy, and you can always add more light. And it is not really a problem at wider apertures. The good is a much longer list: - Value. This is a whole lot of lens for the price. Rather than reducing the quality of the optics to reduce cost, they just reduced the size of the optics but retained the quality. This is not really a problem for a macro lens, and it was good trade-off. - Build quality. I mentioned this was heavy... well, that's because its built like a brick sh-t house. The body is all metal and not especially thin walled either. I am not even entirely sure how this lens is as heavy as it is... its a dense boi, that's for sure. - The results. You can actually photograph features that are microscopic with this lens. Without a microscope. I attached a 'die shot', a photo of a silicon die (a microchip). In the bottom right corner, there is a millimeter scale. The thing being photographed is an inkjet print head and some of its control circuitry. This was done with nothing but this lens and a Sony ZV-E10, no other special equipment. I also attached a video, a close up inspection of a circuitboard. This one isn't quite as easy to get a sense of scale, but there are a couple of black square things with a bumpy surface and silvery blobs around the edges - those blobs have a 0.5mm pitch. So the center to center distance of two adjacent blobs is half a millimeter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sehr gute Abbildungsleistung *by W***R on 1 January 2023* Als Anfänger in der Makrofotografie habe ich das 7artisans 60mm in meinen Fuhrpark aufgenommen. Die Verarbeitung fühlt sich wertig an, der Fokus- und der Blendenring laufen butterweich mit dem, wie ich meine, richtigen Widerstand. An die Fokusierung im Nahbereich muss ich mich noch herantasten, diese ist sehr feinfühlig, was aber für manuelle Makroobjektive generell gilt. Mit Offenblende 2.8 ist es eher Glückssache, den Fokuspunkt zu treffen, ab Blende 8 mit Fokus-Peaking an meiner Sony Alpha 6400 klappt das aber schon recht gut für Objekte, die sich nicht bewegen. Dazu hier ein paar unbearbeitete Beispielbilder (f11, 1/160s, ISO 640 bis 800, eingebauter(!) Blitz). Die letzte Aufnahme meiner Smartwatch habe ich mit Unterstützung der Meike Makroringe 10 und 16mm geknipst. Hier tauchen leichte chromatische Aberrationen auf, die man aber sicher in der Nachbearbeitung in den Griff bekommt. Am Makroobjektiv lassen sich die Makroringe sehr gut einsetzen, da der Fokus im Nahbereich besser aufgelöst ist. By the way, die Makroringe waren der erste Versuch, in die Makrowelt einzusteigen. Ich fand diese aber an einem normalen 50mm Objektiv zwar ok, war aber mit den Ergebnissen nicht ganz zufrieden. Deswegen habe ich mich dann doch für das Makroobjektiv entschieden. Ich finde, das Objektiv ist ein sehr guter und auch bezahlbarer Einstieg in die Makrowelt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impresionante *by S***O on 10 January 2022* Vengo de usar anillos de extensión y el cambio para mejor es abismal. Si entra en tu presupuesto no lo dudes. Estoy como un niño con zapatos nuevos. Un bokeh muy bueno y un enfoque manual rápido, lo he usado también para fotografía que no es macro y me ha sorprendido gratamente. Últimamente lo uso para casi todo. ## Frequently Bought Together - 7artisans 60mm F2.8 II V2.0 APS-C Format Macro Lens, Compatible with Sony E-Mount Cameras Cameras Sony A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6400 A6500 A6600 - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166228788-7artisans-60mm-f2-8-ii-v2-0-aps-c-format](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166228788-7artisans-60mm-f2-8-ii-v2-0-aps-c-format) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*