7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm

★★★★★ 5.0 (204)

Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with an 11-blade diaphragm, this lens delivers smooth bokeh and strong low-light performance on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. The quiet STM stepper motor and de-clicked aperture ring make it a versatile, affordable option for hybrid shooters needing silent operation. This lens is best for budget-conscious photographers and videographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and discreet manual control.

Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weight 426 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm lens
62 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th

Cons

  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '25: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 3.3★ · 6 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 9 reviews169Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
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Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.7
Bokeh 52.8
Build 55.8
Macro 57.8
Optical 57.2
Aperture 49.5
Versatility 34
Social Proof 98.2
Stabilization 35.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Prime
Focal Length Min 35
Focal Length Max 35
Elements 11
Groups 8
Aspherical Elements 2
ED Elements 1

Aperture

Max Aperture f/16
Min Aperture f/1.8
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 11

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed No
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs
Filter Thread 62

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 400

vs Competition

Spec 7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime
Focal Length 35mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-200mm 16-85mm 50mm
Max Aperture f/16 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5 f/1.8
Mount Sony E Sony E Fujifilm X L-Mount Nikon F Panasonic Sigma L
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true false false
Weight (g) 426 615 92 413 59 297
AF Type Autofocus HLA VXD linear motor Autofocus AF-S STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom macro zoom prime
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm 54.752.855.857.857.249.53498.235.6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.784.357.986.598.87799.68399.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.17596.388.473.57799.28380.5
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.777.973.989.590.971.595.775.399.4
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 54.77598.459.864.17794.387.992.2
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 85.595.971.396.157.2933449.980.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From ₹55,091 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.in 1 offer From ₹55,091

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Usage Scores

Macro (54.2)Overall (61.5)Budget (59.7)Street (53)Travel (42.1)Portrait (54.8)Landscape (46.9)Professional (43)Video Cinema (43.9)Wildlife Sports (43.6)

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