7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
The compact 143g metal build and bright f/1.8 aperture make this an unobtrusive low-light prime with a useful 37.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view. Its 1:2 macro capability and 180mm minimum focus distance add practical close-up versatility rarely found at this price point. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using APS-C or Micro Four Thirds bodies who prioritize portability and shallow depth of field over weather sealing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong macro (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202467/100
Buyers praise the lens for its value and image quality, but note its fixed focus suitability for medium shots. One beginner is very satisfied.
- Great value for the price, surprising image quality.
- Works well with BMD studio camera, crisp, no distortion.
- Fixed focus limits use to medium distances; need awareness.
- Satisfied beginner expects long-term use.
- Q3 202232/100
Mixed reviews: one praised the lens but another received the wrong color. One review was about B&H service, not the product.
- Great lens with beautiful pictures and vintage feel.
- Wrong color lens shipped; received black instead of silver.
- Order fulfillment error despite lens functionality.
- One review focused on B&H service, not product quality.
Based on 28 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 180 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 143 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| 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 Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | 13.9 | 51.8 | 90.6 | 87.3 | 34.9 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 70.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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