7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
7Artisans
81 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
72 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 lens receives generally positive feedback for its build quality, sharpness, and value for money, especially for portrait photography. However, several users report issues with noisy autofocus, stiff control rings, and the AF/MF switch, while a few note softness at certain apertures and compatibility quirks. Overall, it is seen as a good budget option with some compromises.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Stiff control rings
- AF/MF switch issues
- Soft at some apertures
- Not sharp at any aperture
Value for money 8
Build quality 6
Image sharpness 7
Autofocus performance 6
Bokeh quality 4
Control rings stiffness 4
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
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Street
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| 7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | multilayer coatings | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 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 AF50mm F1.8 50mm0.018score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.008score per dollar
7Artisans AF50mm F1.8 50mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
