7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
7Artisans
57 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
45 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift Lens receives mixed feedback from users. One verified reviewer praises its tilt functionality for adjusting focus and transitions, noting excellent resolution and contrast on high-megapixel sensors, but finds the shift range insufficient for architecture. Another criticizes the glass quality, calling it "not so good" and suggesting the price reflects the build. Overall, the lens seems to excel in specific tilt applications but disappoints in general optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent tilt functionality
- Good resolution and contrast
- Low chromatic aberration
- Works well on high-megapixel sensors
- Useful for still life and tabletop
Cons
- Poor glass quality
- Insufficient shift range for architecture
- Price does not match build quality
Tilt functionality 1
Glass quality 1
Shift range 1
Resolution and contrast 1
Value for money 1
Chromatic aberration 1
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| 7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | multi-coating | water and oil repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
