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7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
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7Artisans · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Excellent sharpness across the frame, especially from f/4 onwards with very good performance at f/1.8
+Metal body construction with premium build quality for the price point
+Fast and reliable autofocus in daylight with eye/face detection and subject tracking
+Affordable price at $299, delivering strong value compared to OEM alternatives
+Stepless aperture ring enables silent, smooth video operation with minimal focus breathing
+Compact and relatively lightweight 35mm prime suitable for travel and daily use
Worth Knowing
−Heavier than comparable OEM lenses like Sony's 35mm f/1.8, weighing 426g vs 281g
−Autofocus hunting and slower response in low light situations
−Noticeable vignetting wide open at f/1.8, though minimal by f/4
−Bokeh shows onion-ring patterns and double-edging; not creamy or exceptionally smooth

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
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 is sharp, with good colors, and punches well above its price point. It uses metal construction for greater durability, offers a customizable FN button and MF/AF switch, and features an aperture ring that is stepless for silent and smooth operation when shooting video. In outdoor daylight situations, the autofocus speed and accuracy are very reliable, though autofocusing has room for improvement in low light and can hunt. This is the type of lens that is versatile enough to be your daily driver, but can also work in professional contexts.

Physical

Lens Weight
426 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.
94 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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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
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 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
Focal Length Angle of View
64°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
18 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Automatic
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.
40 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes
Manual Mode
Yes
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes

Features

Built In Lens Hood
No
Lens Hood Type
Petal

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
11
Groups
8
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
1
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes