7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
7Artisans
58 Overall Score
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
72 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 lens receives generally positive feedback for its build quality, sharpness, and value for money, especially for portrait photography. However, several users report issues with noisy autofocus, stiff control rings, and the AF/MF switch, while a few note softness at certain apertures and compatibility quirks. Overall, it is seen as a good budget option with some compromises.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Stiff control rings
- AF/MF switch issues
- Soft at some apertures
- Not sharp at any aperture
Value for money 8
Build quality 6
Image sharpness 7
Autofocus performance 6
Bokeh quality 4
Control rings stiffness 4
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multilayer coatings | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 56 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm0.046score per dollar
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm0.098score per dollar
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
