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7Artisans 50mm f/1.2 50mm
With a featherweight 179g all-metal build and a bright f/1.8 aperture, this autofocus lens offers a 75mm equivalent field of view on Sony E-mount APS-C bodies, rivaling pricier short telephotos. Its 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh for subject isolation, and a USB-C port enables firmware updates, a rare convenience in its budget class. Best for Sony APS-C shooters wanting an affordable, compact prime for portraits and street photography.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/1.2
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 547 g
af type Autofocus
52 Overall Score
Price $89
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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65/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | FotoZ KZ-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-50mm | - | 9mm | 18-135mm | 16-24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | - |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 547 | 135 | 320 | 130 | 98 | 119 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | STM | Autofocus | Micro Motor | - |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 50mm f/1.2 50mm | 54.6 | 98.7 | 47.8 | 49.2 | 2.8 | 98.5 | 7.2 | 33.6 | 94.9 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 91.6 | 42.2 | 71.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 82.9 | 74.1 | 94.9 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.2 | 79.7 | 0 | 33.6 | 68.1 | 83.2 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 92.5 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.6 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 88 | 83.2 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 54.6 | 57 | 96.5 | 91.5 | 80.2 | 58.8 | 0 | 95.8 | 39.2 | 83.2 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 54.6 | 68.3 | 94.5 | 99.8 | 40.2 | 69.8 | 44.2 | 67.5 | 60 | 83.2 |
Price
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