7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 LITE
7Artisans · 35 mm · f/1.8 · LITE
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
58
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Release Year | 2026 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | LITE |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Fujifilm X |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 181 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 67 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 51 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 58 mm |
Optics85/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 35 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 44° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 17.7 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 35 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.12x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction38/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |