7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
With a fast f/1.4 aperture and a 14-blade diaphragm, this 55mm lens provides an 85mm equivalent portrait field of view on Sony APS-C cameras, producing notably smooth bokeh. Its compact 272g all-metal build and manual focus with a de-clicked aperture ring give precise, tactile control at an accessible price. Best suited for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount who prioritize shallow depth of field and deliberate manual focusing over autofocus speed.
Focal length 55mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Canon EF-M
Weight 272 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
48 Overall Score
Price €0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 17-70mm | 28-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 272 | 544 | 470 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | 12.8 | 99 | 78.8 | 66.1 | 1.5 | 96.2 | 33.8 | 31.4 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 85.8 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.6 | 89.6 | 86.2 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.2 | 85.8 | 74.5 | 95.1 | 95.6 | 82.6 | 77.5 | 86.2 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 85.8 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 82.6 | 68.3 | 71.5 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.6 | 80.6 | 86.2 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.2 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
