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7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 LITE
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7Artisans · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 LITE

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2026
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E APS-C
What We Like
+Compact and lightweight at 178g—ideal for travel and everyday shooting
+Fast f/1.8 aperture enables excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field
+STM autofocus delivers quiet, fast, and precise focusing with full-time manual focus option
+Metal construction throughout provides durability and professional build quality
+Sharp optical performance from f/1.8 with impressive consistency across the frame
+Affordable price point (approximately $125) compared to competing AF 50mm lenses
Worth Knowing
−Larger and heavier than some competing 50mm lenses like Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
−Some longitudinal chromatic aberrations visible at wide apertures in high-contrast zones
−Not weather sealed; lacks environmental protection for harsh conditions
−Noticeable optical vignetting, stronger than some competitor models

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.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E APS-C
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 Lite is a compact, lightweight autofocus prime lens for APS-C that delivers a fast F1.8 aperture and offers a 75mm full frame equivalent field of view. At just 6.3 ounces (178 grams), it is the lightest lens of the three in the new LITE series. Its five-element, five-group design is paired with a minimum focusing distance of 21.7 inches (0.55 meters). Featuring a STM stepper motor that enables fast, quiet, precise autofocus performance and full-time manual focus coverage, it represents 7Artisans' ongoing push into autofocus territory with a new APS-C prime lens designed to balance modern convenience with aggressive pricing.

Physical

Lens Weight
178 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 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.
55 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