7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
7Artisans · 35 mm · f/1.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
68
SCORE /100
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 ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
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. | Leica L |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica L |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 426 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 72 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 94 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. | 62 mm |
Optics87/100 | |
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 | 64° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
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. | 40 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.15x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features32/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
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 |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
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 |