7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
With a fast f/1.4 aperture and a 14-blade diaphragm, this 55mm lens provides an 85mm equivalent portrait field of view on Sony APS-C cameras, producing notably smooth bokeh. Its compact 272g all-metal build and manual focus with a de-clicked aperture ring give precise, tactile control at an accessible price. Best suited for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount who prioritize shallow depth of field and deliberate manual focusing over autofocus speed.
Focal length 55mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Canon EF-M
Weight 272 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
46 Overall Score
Price $109
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/9 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 272 | 590 | 135 | 107 | 515 | 130 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | 13.2 | 98.9 | 78 | 66.5 | 1.5 | 96.4 | 33.6 | 29.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.6 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 65.7 | 97.7 | 56 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 75.2 | 92.7 | 45.1 | 74.1 | 77 | 83.3 | 81.2 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.8 | 75.2 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77 | 83.3 | 81.2 | 93.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 75.2 | 53.1 | 42.4 | 82.3 | 77 | 95.8 | 77.8 | 93.4 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 45.9 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 48.8 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
Price
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