Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to my review of the 7Artisans 85mm F1.8 Prime lens for L Mount. This review will cover how the 7Artisans lens performs for portrait photography and videography. The 7Artisans 85mm F1.8 is a great choice for portrait photographers and someone wanting an affordable and high performance prime lens for full frame camera systems.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 - 7Artisans 85mm F1.8 Prime
00:19 - Sample Footage with LUMIX S1II
00:45 - Disclaimer
00:59 - Why 85mm is Great
01:33 - Build Quality
02:24 - Photography
03:05 - Animal Detection AF
03:36 - Minimum Focus
03:49 - Video Performance
04:14 - Follow Shot AF
04:32 - Focus Breathing
05:01 - Bokeh Balls
05:33 - What is in the Box
05:57 - Downsides: Flaring, Contrast, Chroma
06:47 - Weird Light Glitch
07:18 - Final Thoughts

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