7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
With a fast f/1.4 aperture and a 14-blade diaphragm, this 55mm lens provides an 85mm equivalent portrait field of view on Sony APS-C cameras, producing notably smooth bokeh. Its compact 272g all-metal build and manual focus with a de-clicked aperture ring give precise, tactile control at an accessible price. Best suited for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount who prioritize shallow depth of field and deliberate manual focusing over autofocus speed.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong macro (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Standard |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 9mm | - | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 272 | 540 | 135 | 130 | 320 | 98 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | Micro Motor |
| Lens Type | standard | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | 13.9 | 99 | 76.6 | 65.4 | 1.7 | 96.9 | 33.6 | 37.7 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.8 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 54.6 | 57 | 96.7 | 91.5 | 80.3 | 58.8 | 95.8 | 38.7 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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