7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
7Artisans
57 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 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
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multilayer coatings | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
