7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 LITE
7Artisans · 50 mm · f/1.8 · LITE
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
56
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| 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. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 178 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. | 49 mm |
Optics85/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 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 | 31.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 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. | 55 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.13x |
| 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 |
Construction23/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
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 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 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 |