7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
7Artisans
52 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm0.825score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.370score per dollar
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
