7Artisans 35mm F1.4 Auto Focus APS-C 35mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture and 9-blade diaphragm deliver strong low-light performance and smooth bokeh, while the STM motor provides fast, near-silent autofocus with minimal focus breathing. Weighing only 228g with a 35cm minimum focus distance, it is a compact, travel-friendly prime that suits close-up shots and video work. Best for Fuji X-mount shooters who prioritize portraits and street photography over landscape work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Multilayered Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
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| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 35mm F1.4 Auto Focus APS-C 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 18-50mm | 18-135mm | 17-28mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | (function(f) {var _np=(window.P._namespace("DetailPageProductOve | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 228 | 540 | 290 | 326 | 450 | 413 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 35mm F1.4 Auto Focus APS-C 35mm | 85.3 | 97.1 | 82 | 96.7 | 38.7 | 97.2 | 33.5 | 17 | 80.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 97.7 | 89 | 68.1 | 84.7 | 91.7 | 86.3 | 78.5 | 86.5 | 80.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.3 | 84.3 | 85.4 | 89.5 | 81.8 | 86.3 | 78.6 | 90.9 | 34.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 78.3 | 71.7 | 38.6 | 78.2 | 80.1 | 95.9 | 90.9 | 80.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85.3 | 89 | 74.5 | 83.8 | 87.8 | 86.3 | 67.9 | 68.1 | 34.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54 | 80.8 | 76.9 | 73 | 91.7 | 68.9 | 95.5 | 75.7 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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