7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
7Artisans
78 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 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
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
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Professional
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| 7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
No current pricing available
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
