7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
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)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
