7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
7Artisans
55 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | multi-coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm0.272score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm0.082score per dollar
7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
