7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.2 50mm
With a featherweight 179g all-metal build and a bright f/1.8 aperture, this autofocus lens offers a 75mm equivalent field of view on Sony E-mount APS-C bodies, rivaling pricier short telephotos. Its 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh for subject isolation, and a USB-C port enables firmware updates, a rare convenience in its budget class. Best for Sony APS-C shooters wanting an affordable, compact prime for portraits and street photography.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weight 178 g
af type Autofocus
lens type standard
40 Overall Score
Price CA$247
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Standard |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 24-200mm | 18-135mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 178 | 590 | 290 | 570 | 326 | 298 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | standard | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.2 50mm | 53.9 | 36.3 | 87.6 | 51.5 | 2.5 | 40.3 | 16 | 33.6 | 96.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 0 | 96.6 | 89.8 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.4 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.6 | 36.8 |
Price
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