Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm
Retropia
52 Overall Score
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7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
7Artisans
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm
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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
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm | 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | multilayer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 500 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm0.007score per dollar
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7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm0.001score per dollar
Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
Scores 58 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
