7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/0.95 50mm

★★★★☆ 4.0 (21)

The f/0.95 aperture and 13-blade diaphragm produce shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh, isolating subjects in low light, while the 7-element optical design with two ED elements ensures sharpness. The lens’s damped manual focus ring and compact 420g body offer precise control in an affordable, portable form factor for deliberate shooting. Best for MFT portrait and low-light photographers who prioritize creative bokeh and haptic focus over autofocus speed.

Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 420 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/0.95 50mm lens
34 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Below average af (13th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
75/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · Oct 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 1 review1111121Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 13.3
Bokeh 46.9
Build 62.6
Macro 60.8
Optical 50.3
Aperture 40.4
User Sentiment 22.2
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 36.8
Stabilization 36.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Prime
Focal Length Min 50
Focal Length Max 50
Elements 7
Groups 5
ED Elements 2
Coating multi-layer coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/16
Min Aperture f/0.95
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 13

Build

Mount Fujifilm X
Format APS-C
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs
Filter Thread 62

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 450

vs Competition

Spec 7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/0.95 50mm 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 Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 50mm 28-300mm 16-50mm 16-50mm 100mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture f/16 f/4 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/2.8 f/3.5
Mount Fujifilm X Sony E Nikon Z Sony E L-Mount Canon EF-S
Stabilization false true true true false true
Weather Sealed false true false true true false
Weight (g) 420 590 135 107 298 515
AF Type manual focus only VXD linear motor Stepping Motor Autofocus Dual phase linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom macro zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/0.95 50mm 13.346.962.660.850.340.422.233.636.836.8
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare 987865.285.896.766.191.297.755.582.4
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare 86.975.592.745.274.177.5083.38195.3
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 53.975.598.543.968.377.563.783.38193.3
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare 9887.185.88283.484.180.933.665.336.8
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.975.55342.482.277.53095.877.593.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From $149 7 offers across 3 retailers
Amazon 1 offer From $149
B&H Photo 2 offers From $179
Adorama 4 offers From $199

Price History

$140 $160 $180 $200 $220 May 8May 12May 19Jun 3 $199

Usage Scores

Macro (45.4)Overall (34.4)Budget (33.7)Street (35.3)Travel (26.9)Portrait (37.2)Landscape (28.1)Professional (29.6)Video Cinema (28.7)Wildlife Sports (22.7)

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