7Artisans 50mm f/1.8
The f/1.2 maximum aperture and 12-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh for subject isolation. Its full-metal build with glow-in-the-dark markings and an integrated lens hood adds practical durability and flare control without extra accessories. This manual-focus prime is best for Sony APS-C photographers seeking an affordable portrait lens with dramatic light-gathering capability.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 340 g
52 Overall Score
Price $74
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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48/100Our AI sentiment read
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 50 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR | FotoZ KZ-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-50mm | - | 40mm | 35mm | 16-24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.5 | f/2 | - |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 135 | 320 | 397 | 170 | 119 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | STM | STM | stepping motor | - |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | wide-angle | - | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 | 53.7 | 97.3 | 71.7 | 96.3 | 1.6 | 93.6 | 2.8 | 33.3 | 57 | 37.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.5 | 92.5 | 44.2 | 73.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 82.9 | 77.5 | 95.3 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.5 | 73.8 | 96.1 | 45.1 | 77.5 | 0 | 33.3 | 72.3 | 83.3 |
| Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Compare | 87.4 | 85.6 | 52.9 | 96.7 | 41.2 | 88.9 | 80.5 | 33.3 | 81.1 | 83.3 |
| Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR Compare | 87.4 | 93.1 | 96 | 34.2 | 67.3 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 33.3 | 3.4 | 37.7 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 53.7 | 65.3 | 95.3 | 99.8 | 45.1 | 66.7 | 44.3 | 66.7 | 65 | 83.3 |
Price
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