7Artisans, known for its manual focus lenses, has now introduced the 7artisans 50mm F1.8 Sony E mount lens, which supports autofocus and Sony’s advanced AF features.
Compared to the Sony SEL-50F18F lens, the 7Artisans lens is larger, measuring 10.4 centimeters in length, 7.2 centimeters in diameter, and weighing 421 grams.
The 7artisans lens boasts eleven lenses within nine groups, which includes an ED lens and two aspherical surfaces. As a result, it delivers consistently sharp images throughout the entire frame, even when shooting at wide apertures. Moreover, the lens is meticulously designed to minimize distortions and color errors. Furthermore, the aperture ring offers a convenient automatic setting, enabling effortless switching between camera modes.
Additionally, the 7artisans 50mm F1.8 Sony E mount lens provides a slider to switch between manual focus and autofocus. First and foremost, it is crucial to mention that this lens fully supports advanced autofocus features, including face detection and eye autofocus. Moreover, the lens data is precisely synchronized with the camera and diligently saved in the EXIF data of the photos. Adding another layer of versatility, this lens offers an eleven-blade aperture, resulting in a beautifully soft bokeh effect. Lastly, the lens conveniently features a 62-millimeter filter thread on the front.
Price and availability
You can purchase the 50mm F1.8 Sony E mount lens on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Bhphotovideo.com. It is priced at $229 or £233.58.
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7artisans 50mm F1.8 Sony E mount specifications
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Lens Mount: Sony E
- Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Angle of View: 46.8°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 1.6′ / 50 cm
- Optical Design: 11 Elements in 9 Groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 11
- Image Stabilization: No
- Front Filter Size: 62 mm
- Dimensions (ø x L): 2.8 x 4.1″ / 72 x 104 mm
- Weight: 0.9 lb / 421.4 g
Sony has also recently added the highly anticipated 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens to its full-frame lineup. This lens offers a wide-to-normal zoom range and a fast constant aperture of f/2.8. Preorder it now for just $1,098 at Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com.
