7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm
7Artisans
57 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
82 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
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| 7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 10 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
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)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Tilt-Shift 50mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift 50mm0.015score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.026score per dollar
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
