7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
The 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift Lens receives mixed feedback from users. One verified reviewer praises its tilt functionality for adjusting focus and transitions, noting excellent resolution and contrast on high-megapixel sensors, but finds the shift range insufficient for architecture. Another criticizes the glass quality, calling it "not so good" and suggesting the price reflects the build. Overall, the lens seems to excel in specific tilt applications but disappoints in general optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent tilt functionality
- Good resolution and contrast
- Low chromatic aberration
- Works well on high-megapixel sensors
- Useful for still life and tabletop
Cons
- Poor glass quality
- Insufficient shift range for architecture
- Price does not match build quality
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 85 mm |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 50mm F1.4 APS-C Frame Tilt-Shift offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
