7artisans 25mm f/0.95 Manual APS-C Lens for Canon EF-M Mount, Hoya ULD Glass, Black Review

The 7artisans 25mm f/0.95 is a fast manual prime designed for Canon EF-M mount APS-C cameras, offering a classic 37.5mm equivalent field of view. The f/0.95 maximum aperture is exceptionally bright for the price point, providing strong subject separation and low-light capability. It uses Hoya ULD glass to help control aberrations common at such wide apertures.

As a manual-focus-only lens, it demands practiced technique, making it better suited to deliberate shooting styles like portraiture, product work, or video where focus can be set precisely. The all-metal construction is typical of 7artisans' budget prime lineup, and the 52mm filter thread is a convenient standard size. At $299, it undercuts native and third-party autofocus alternatives significantly, though you trade electronic communication and motor-driven focus for that savings. For Canon EF-M shooters seeking a fast normal prime on a budget and willing to focus manually, this lens delivers the optical speed and build quality the category demands.