Review of the 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony E
1. Bokeh 2. Aberrations 3. Flares 4. Handling 5. Overall 1. Bokeh Despite an apparently novel lens design, bokeh is unmistakably vintage in character. Reminiscent of some Sonnar designs, there is strong outlining on the outer edges of bokeh balls, with weaker outlining on the inner edges. At the extremes of the frame bokeh balls take on a gum-drop shape. The bokeh imparts a dreamlike movement to the background; not the swirl you would see in double-gauss/planar designs, but something more chaotic and magical, like trees moving in the wind. Bokeh can reach expressionist levels with the right background. "Whimsical"most succinctly describes the 1.4/35's bokeh. 2. Aberrations Vignetting is present but not substantial. Central sharpness is very good, and overall sharpness is almost always sufficient for artistic photos. There is some softness in the corners, so positioning the subject in the extreme corners at mid- or full-body distances can make a photo unusa...