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7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 LITE
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7Artisans · f/1.8 · Fujifilm X mount

7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 LITE

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2026
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountFujifilm X
SystemFujifilm X
What We Like
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight at 181g with unified 67×51mm body shared across 25/35/50mm series
+Fast and silent STM autofocus with eye/face detection compatibility for sharp portraits
+Fast f/1.8 aperture enables shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance
+All-metal construction feels durable and premium despite budget price point
+Versatile 35mm focal length (52.5mm equivalent on APS-C) suitable for street, environmental portraits, and documentary work
Worth Knowing
−No aperture ring, no optical stabilization, and no official weather sealing — features stripped for cost efficiency
−Minimal feature set compared to non-Lite AF lenses from 7Artisans
−Still images show slightly softer bokeh with onion-ring patterns rather than creamy background blur at some distances
−AF may hunt in very low-light conditions, though daylight autofocus is reliable

General

Brand
7Artisans
Release Year
2026
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.
Fujifilm X
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Fujifilm X
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 Lite is a compact, lightweight autofocus prime lens for APS-C that delivers a fast F1.8 aperture and offers a versatile field of view roughly equivalent to 52mm. Built with seven elements in six groups and weighing 181g, it's aimed at general-purpose shooting, documentary work, and environmental portraits. The feature set is intentionally minimal: there is no aperture ring, no optical stabilization, and no official dust or splash resistance, as 7Artisans is clearly prioritizing compact size and cost efficiency.

Physical

Lens Weight
181 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 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
9020
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.
35 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