Quick answer
The 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is a standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.4 for the Canon EF mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
A 55mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens, the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
7artisans 55mm f/1.4 specifications
What can you shoot with the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4?
At 55mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 55mm | 36.2° | 42.9° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 88mm | 23.1° | 27.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4?
It is a fixed 55mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 55mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 88mm on full frame, with a 23.1° horizontal and 27.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
