7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III
A fast f/1.4 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm produce smooth bokeh in low light, and the 7-element optical design with MC coating delivers sharp center resolution with controlled flare in a 499g metal body. Its all-metal construction with chrome plating and laser-engraved markings provides a premium manual-focus feel uncommon at this price. Ideal for budget-aware Sony full-frame users shooting portraits and street scenes who value deliberate focus control and creamy background blur.
About This Lens
A fast f/1.4 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm produce smooth bokeh in low light, and the 7-element optical design with MC coating delivers sharp center resolution with controlled flare in a 499g metal body. Its all-metal construction with chrome plating and laser-engraved markings provides a premium manual-focus feel uncommon at this price. Ideal for budget-aware Sony full-frame users shooting portraits and street scenes who value deliberate focus control and creamy background blur.
- Focal length 35mm
- Max aperture f/1.4
- Mount L Mount
- Weight g 274
- Af type manual focus only
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average optical (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Multi-layer MC coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | L Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | L Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 274 | 171 | 280 | 205 | 107 | 550 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM | STM | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | VXD |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | prime | Zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III | 13.5 | 95.6 | 73.9 | 60.9 | 31.1 | 94.5 | 17 | 34.4 | 66.1 | 34.2 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 80.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86 | 74.4 | 89.9 | 82.5 | 69.8 | 77.6 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 94.7 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 97.6 | 35.7 | 65.3 | 69.9 | 0 | 83.7 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 53.3 | 80.1 | 63.5 | 83.4 | 91.4 | 77.6 | 80.3 | 78.8 | 89.6 | 34.2 |
Usage Scores
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