Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm
Sony
81 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
7Artisans
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm
No customer feedback yet
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Image quality 5
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Build quality 5
Weight and portability 2
Video suitability 2
Scores
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Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm | 7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DC motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 457 mm | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm0.246score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm0.158score per dollar
Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL50F18F 50mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
