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7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
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7Artisans · Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L mount

7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8

From $299 — 1 offer
KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 is sharp, with good colors, and punches well above its price point. It uses metal construction for greater durability, offers a customizable FN button and MF/AF switch, and features an aperture ring that is stepless for silent and smooth operation when shooting video. In outdoor daylight situations, the autofocus speed and accuracy are very reliable, though autofocusing has room for improvement in low light and can hunt. This is the type of lens that is versatile enough to be your daily driver, but can also work in professional contexts.

Optical design

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
11 elements
Groups
8 groups
Aspherical
2 aspherical elements
High refractive
2 high-index elements
Ed element
1 ED element

Aperture

Range
f/1.8 to f/16
Type
Stepless/de-clicked aperture ring

Autofocus

Motor
STM stepping motor
Features
Eye/face/animal detection, subject tracking, silent focusing

Build

Construction
Metal body and mount
Filter thread
62mm
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Dust and splash resistant

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.4m (1.3 feet / 13.8 inches)
Focus breathing
Enhanced suppression

Controls

AF MF switch
Dedicated AF/MF switch
Function button
Customizable FN button
Firmware updates
USB-C port

Optics

Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020

Physical

Lens weight
426 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
94 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
72 mm
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, Nikon Z, Leica L