7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
7Artisans
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm
Tamron
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 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
Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm
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Specifications
| 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm | Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III-A AFB061S700 18-300mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
