7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 STM
The 50mm f/1.8 lens combines an STM stepping motor for quiet autofocus with two aspherical and one ED element to deliver sharp, contrast-rich images on full-frame L-Mount bodies. An 11-blade diaphragm renders smooth bokeh, and the USB port for firmware updates adds flexibility uncommon at this price. This lens is ideal for street and everyday photographers needing a lightweight, affordable full-frame prime with dependable AF performance on L-Mount systems.
About This Lens
The 50mm f/1.8 lens combines an STM stepping motor for quiet autofocus with two aspherical and one ED element to deliver sharp, contrast-rich images on full-frame L-Mount bodies. An 11-blade diaphragm renders smooth bokeh, and the USB port for firmware updates adds flexibility uncommon at this price. This lens is ideal for street and everyday photographers needing a lightweight, affordable full-frame prime with dependable AF performance on L-Mount systems.
- Focal length 50mm
- Max aperture f/1.8
- Mount Nikon Z
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 421
- Af type STM
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong aperture (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 STM | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-300mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm | 18-300mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Fuji X |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 421 | 1089 | 171 | 280 | 413 | 92 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | STM | STM | Autofocus | VXD linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | prime | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 STM | 86 | 93.4 | 73 | 50.9 | 68.4 | 89.4 | 17 | 34.4 | 48.6 | 79.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| 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 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 95.8 | 86.4 | 75.2 | 69.9 | 30.7 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 79.6 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
