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

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Fast and quiet STM autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override
+Impressive optical quality with sharp center and midframe performance from f/1.8, approaching professional level
+Sophisticated optical design with aspherical and ED elements delivering excellent aberration control
+Smooth, well-rounded 11-blade bokeh at f/1.8 for attractive background blur
+Excellent value at ~$228 USD compared to similar lenses
+Robust fully metal construction with professional feel and build quality
Worth Knowing
−Significantly larger and heavier (421g) than comparable Sony FE 50mm f/1.8, limiting portability
−Not weather sealed, limiting use in challenging environmental conditions
−Strong optical vignetting at f/1.8, noticeably stronger than competitor models
−Noticeable lateral and axial chromatic aberration at wide apertures and high-contrast edges

General

Brand
7Artisans
Release Year
2024
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
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 marks the brand's successful entry into autofocus lenses with impressive optical performance rivaling significantly more expensive alternatives. Its STM motor delivers fast, quiet focusing with an advanced optical design featuring 11 elements including aspherical and ED elements that render sharp, contrasty images from f/1.8 onward. While its substantial bulk and lack of weather sealing are drawbacks, the lens represents outstanding value for portraiture and everyday shooting, outperforming the native Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 in build quality and optical sophistication despite its heftier size.

Physical

Lens Weight
421 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.
104 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
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.
50 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