7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with an 11-blade diaphragm, this lens delivers smooth bokeh and strong low-light performance on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. The quiet STM stepper motor and de-clicked aperture ring make it a versatile, affordable option for hybrid shooters needing silent operation. This lens is best for budget-conscious photographers and videographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and discreet manual control.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weight 426 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
62 Overall Score
Price $125
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 50mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 426 | 297 | 135 | 540 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm | 54.8 | 52.9 | 55.7 | 57.8 | 57.2 | 49.6 | 34 | 98.2 | 35.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.4 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.5 | 75.1 | 90.5 | 36.3 | 69.6 | 77 | 83.6 | 73.8 | 94.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.2 | 64.4 | 85.5 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75.1 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 77 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.8 | 15.8 | 90 | 81.9 | 72.2 | 24.3 | 93.4 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
Usage Scores
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