7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
48 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Reviews are deeply split on this manual-aperture lens. Several buyers praise its character, color, and value for the price, while others report blurry images and note that it lacks sharpness compared to Fuji lenses. The listing's failure to clearly state manual aperture frustrates some users. Overall, it is a niche, budget-friendly lens that appeals to patient photographers in mild weather.
Pros
- Great color and character
- Good value for the price
- Compact and lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Decent build quality
Cons
- Manual aperture only
- Poor sharpness
- Not good in cold weather
- Misleading listing info
Sharpness 3
Value for money 3
Aperture type 2
Build quality 3
Color and character 3
Weather performance 1
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| 7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | 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 | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (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 Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm0.558score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.142score per dollar
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
