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7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 LITE
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7Artisans · 35 mm · f/1.8

7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 LITE

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateFeb 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight at 181g with unified 67×51mm body shared across 25/35/50mm series
+Fast and silent STM autofocus with eye/face detection compatibility for sharp portraits
+Fast f/1.8 aperture enables shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance
+All-metal construction feels durable and premium despite budget price point
+Versatile 35mm focal length (52.5mm equivalent on APS-C) suitable for street, environmental portraits, and documentary work
Worth Knowing
−No aperture ring, no optical stabilization, and no official weather sealing — features stripped for cost efficiency
−Minimal feature set compared to non-Lite AF lenses from 7Artisans
−Still images show slightly softer bokeh with onion-ring patterns rather than creamy background blur at some distances
−AF may hunt in very low-light conditions, though daylight autofocus is reliable

General

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2026
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 Lite is a compact, lightweight autofocus prime lens for APS-C that delivers a fast F1.8 aperture and offers a versatile field of view roughly equivalent to 52mm. Built with seven elements in six groups and weighing 181g, it's aimed at general-purpose shooting, documentary work, and environmental portraits. The feature set is intentionally minimal: there is no aperture ring, no optical stabilization, and no official dust or splash resistance, as 7Artisans is clearly prioritizing compact size and cost efficiency.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Optical Construction
7 elements in 6 groups
Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
35 cm01500

Autofocus

Autofocus Modes
AF/MF with manual focus switch
Eye/Face Detection
Compatible with camera eye/face detection

Focus distance

Full Frame Equivalent
52.5mm (on APS-C)

Build

Construction Material
All-metal body
Dimensions
67mm diameter × 51mm length
Hood
Petal-shaped, supplied

Features

Angle of View
44°
USB C
Firmware update support
AF/MF Switch
Yes
Customizable Function Button
No (Lite series minimal)
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No

Physical

Lens weight
181 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm