7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
What Buyers Say
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 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)
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
This manual lens is a fantastic budget option for Fuji X and Canon M mount users, praised for its solid metal build and sharpness at a very low price. Reviewers love the fun shooting experience and bokeh, though some note the optics are not top-tier and require practice. It's widely recommended as a great starter lens for hobbyists.
Pros
- Solid metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Sharp images wide open
- Fun shooting experience
- Good bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Optics not top-tier
- Requires practice to use
- Not compatible with many Canon DSLRs
Scores
Specifications
| 7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm | Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 8 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
