7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for travel, street, and astrophotography. While some note the lack of weather sealing and plastic build, the lens is considered a great value for its price.
Pros
- Sharp even at f/1.4
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build
- No aperture ring
- Some vignetting wide open
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
