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7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8
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7Artisans · 50 mm · f/1.8 · Nikon Z, Leica L mount

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateMar 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
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 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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Optical Design
11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical, 1 ED, 2 HRI elements)
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
11020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes

Autofocus

Focus Design
Internal focus
AF/MF Switch
Yes

Build design

Construction
Fully metal barrel and mount
Filter Thread Size
62mm

Features

Face/Eye Recognition
Yes, via camera AF system
Aperture Control
Automatic/manual switchable with control ring
Firmware Updates
USB-C port for firmware updates
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

Physical

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.
Nikon Z, Leica L
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
Lens weight
421 g