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7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8
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7Artisans · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Competitive price at $329 USD undercuts comparable lenses like Samyang and Viltrox
+Excellent build quality with metal construction and premium feel
+Strong optical performance with very good center sharpness and impressive aberration control
+Reliable STM autofocus with smooth, quiet operation and face/eye detection
+De-clicked aperture ring ideal for smooth video transitions and vlogging
Worth Knowing
−Significantly larger and heavier than direct competitors (72mm diameter, 424g weight)
−Long minimum focus distance of 32cm limits close-up capability and macro work
−Weaker performance in corners at maximum aperture requiring stopping down for improvement
−No weather sealing, requiring extra precautions in rain or wet conditions

General

Brand
7Artisans
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 lens offers excellent performance at a competitive price of $330, and while it's heavier and larger than peers, it excels in sharpness, build quality, and color rendition. The lens's 11-element, 9-group optical design, including two extra-low dispersion (ED) and two aspherical elements, contributes to its impressive sharpness and clarity, rivaling more expensive competitors. Featuring an STM stepper motor, the lens delivers smooth and quiet autofocus performance.

Physical

Lens Weight
424 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
72 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
92 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
32 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No