7Artisans 50mm f/1.8
The f/1.2 maximum aperture and 12-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh for subject isolation. Its full-metal build with glow-in-the-dark markings and an integrated lens hood adds practical durability and flare control without extra accessories. This manual-focus prime is best for Sony APS-C photographers seeking an affordable portrait lens with dramatic light-gathering capability.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 340 g
52 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
48/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 50 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 | 53.7 | 97.3 | 71.7 | 96.3 | 1.6 | 93.6 | 2.8 | 33.3 | 57 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.1 | 69.8 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 63.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 37.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 75.8 | 67.9 | 63.6 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 44.3 | 93.1 | 68.6 | 83.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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