7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
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)
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
The Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R is widely praised as one of the best kit zooms available, offering impressive sharpness, compact size, and fast autofocus for its price. Users appreciate its lightweight, collapsible design and versatile focal range, though many note the variable aperture (f/3.5-5.6) limits low-light performance and bokeh. Common criticisms include the plastic mount, lack of included lens hood, and a sometimes-fiddly lock mechanism. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens and a great value when bundled with a camera body.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality for a kit lens
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Versatile focal range (28-84mm equivalent)
- Great value when bundled with camera
Cons
- Variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Plastic lens mount feels cheap
- No lens hood included
- Lock mechanism can be cumbersome
- Small aperture restricts bokeh
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm | OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 8 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | ZERO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.35★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
