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7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 LITE
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7Artisans · 50 mm · f/1.8 · Sony E, Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 LITE

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateFeb 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
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
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
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
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 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.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Elements/Groups
5 elements, 5 groups
Aspherical Elements
Yes

Autofocus

Manual Focus
Full-time manual focus
Eye Detection
Face/eye recognition

Focus

Maximum Magnification
Not specified

Physical

Filter Thread Size
58mm
Length
Not specified
Lens weight
178 g
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
67 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, Fujifilm X
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Features

Full Frame Equivalent
75mm
USB C Port
Yes (for firmware updates)
Construction
Metal barrel and metal mounting plate
Included Accessories
Petal-shaped lens hood
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No

Optics

Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 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
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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.
55 cm01500