7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
7Artisans
81 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 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 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| 7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | multilayer coatings | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
