7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

7Artisans
89 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED 35mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED 35mm

Nikon
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for video
Cons
  • Internal stabilizer movement when off
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 2
👍 Video suitability 2

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED 35mm

82 out of 100 high confidence 433 reviews

The Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for street, portrait, and everyday photography. Many users highlight its lightweight build and value for money, though some note that it is not as sharp as the 50mm S lens and can suffer from vignetting and corner softness wide open. A few reviewers also mention quality control issues and a plastic feel, but overall it is considered a solid, versatile prime lens.

Pros
  • Sharp images edge-to-edge
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Great value for the price
Cons
  • Vignetting and corner softness wide open
  • Not as sharp as 50mm S lens
  • Plastic build feels cheap
  • Quality control issues reported
  • Overpriced compared to alternatives
👍 Image quality 28
👍 Autofocus performance 15
👍 Low light performance 12
🤔 Build quality 10
👍 Value for money 14
👎 Vignetting and corner sharpness 6

Scores

Portrait
7Artisans
88
Nikon
51
Macro
7Artisans
87
Nikon
56
Street
7Artisans
77
Nikon
56
Budget
7Artisans
75
Nikon
63
Video Cinema
7Artisans
74
Nikon
65
Professional
7Artisans
65
Nikon
64
Wildlife Sports
7Artisans
61
Nikon
59
Landscape
7Artisans
51
Nikon
58
Travel
7Artisans
50
Nikon
58

Specifications

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mmNikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED 35mm
Optics
Typeprimeprime
Focal Length Min35 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm35 mm
Elements118
Groups88
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements11
Coating—Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.8f/16
Min Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades11★7
Build
MountNikon ZNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.43 kg0.31 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm58 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance35 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification—0.24x★

Pros & Cons

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED 35mm

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED 35mm Better at:

TravelLandscape