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7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 Lite

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Table of Contents / Table des matières hide
1 Presentation
1.1 7 Artisans Lite series
1.2 Specifications
1.3 AF performance
2 Optical performances / Performances optiques
2.1 Sharpness / Piqué
2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distorsion / flare
2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare
2.3 Bokeh / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs
3 Video
4 Comparison
4.1 Specifications
4.2 Sharpness / Piqué
4.3 Bokeh & Color rendition / Distorsion / CA / Resistance to flare
4.4 Samples images
4.5 Conclusion
5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos
6 Conclusion (English)
6 Conclusion (Français)
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1 Presentation

1.1 7 Artisans Lite series

7 Artisans is starting a small series of tiny AF budget lenses for Sony APSC , they all cost around 125$/135 euros and have very similar weight (180g) and size (51mm)

All have AF , which works good in general , but is a bit slow and has issues when subject is in the border.

They all suffers from focus shift when you change the aperture, so don’t use it manually and redo the AF every time you change the aperture

7 Artisans a démarré une série d’optiques AF à petit budget , légère et compactes pour Sony APSC, elles sont toutes à 125$ / 135 euros et ont un poids et une taille similaire

L’AF est bon en général, mais un peu lent parfois et il y a quelques problèmes quand le sujet est sur les bords

Elles souffrent toutes d’un décalage de mise au point quand on change l’ouverture, donc à ne pas utiliser manuellement sans refaire le point avec l’AF refaire le point à chaque fois qu’on change l’ouverture

Three camera lenses lined up on a white background, labeled AF 25mm f/1.8, AF 35mm f/1.8, and AF 50mm f/1.8.
Three black camera lenses arranged in a row, labeled AF/25mm f1.8, AF/35mm f1.8, and AF/50mm f1.8.

Sharpness / piqué

Sharpness is decent but not great

Le piqué est décent sans plus

Table comparing the optical performance of various 7 Artisans lenses at different aperture settings

1.2 Specifications

  • Weight : 183 g
  • Price : 125$/135 euros
  • Aperture : F1.8- F16
  • Length : 51mm
  • Filter : 58mm
  • 9 blades aperture
  • Minimal focusing distance : 25 cm
  • Lens hood
  • USB C port for firmware upgrade

The Lens is light and compact

Build quality is good. Ergonomics are reduced to the minimum with no button at all.

The lens firmware can be upgraded via a USB C port in the rear cap/dock

A close-up view of a 25mm camera lens with a black textured body and markings indicating focus distance and aperture.
Close-up of a black 25mm f/1.8 camera lens with focus markings and brand name 'Tartisans' visible.
A close-up image of a 7Artisans camera lens with a petal-shaped lens hood, showcasing its black design and textured grip.
A black 35mm f/1.8 camera lens with a textured grip and a green glass element.
  • Poids : 183g
  • Prix : 125$/169 euros
  • Ouverture : F1.8 – F16
  • Longueur : 60 mm
  • Filtre : 52mm
  • Diaphragme à 9 lamelles
  • Distance minimale de mise au point : 30 cm
  • Pare soleil 
  • Dock avec port USB C pour les mise à jour

L’objectif est de léger et de taille moyenne

La qualité de construction est bonne, mais l’ergonomie est des plus simples : aucun bouton!

Le firmware de l’objectif peut entree mis à jour via un port usb C

A Sony Alpha 6600 digital camera with an Artisans 35mm lens, showcasing a sleek black design and control dials on top.
A Sony mirrorless camera model A6600 positioned at an angle with a large lens attached, showcasing its sleek design and camera controls.

1.3 AF performance

AF works well in general , but is a bit slow and has issues when subject is in the border.

The Lens suffers from focus shift when you change the aperture, so don’t use it manually and redo the AF every time you change the aperture

In burst mode it works correctly

Performances AF

L’AF est bon en général, mais un peu lent parfois et il y a quelques problèmes quand le sujet est sur les bords

L’optique souffre d’un décalage de mise au point quand on change l’ouverture, donc à ne pas utiliser manuellement sans refaire le point avec l’AF refaire le point à chaque fois qu’on change l’ouverture

En rafale l’optique fonctionne correctement

A city street scene showing pedestrians walking along a paved pathway, with a cyclist passing by. In the background, a historic building and construction scaffolding are visible, indicating urban development.
A busy urban street scene featuring pedestrians walking and a cyclist riding past, with buildings and construction in the background.
A cyclist in a green jacket rides through a bustling urban street with pedestrians and outdoor seating at nearby restaurants.
A person riding a bicycle on a city street with outdoor restaurant seating and red umbrellas in the background.
A cyclist wearing a black jacket, headphones, and shorts rides a bicycle on a city street, with a lottery shop in the background.
A person riding a bicycle on a city street, wearing a black puffer jacket and headphones, with a backpack. Pedestrians are visible in the background, and modern buildings are present.
A cyclist riding past a modern shopping area with various storefronts, pedestrians walking, and urban infrastructure including traffic signs and barriers.
A busy urban street with pedestrians and a cyclist passing by. The scene features colorful barriers, storefronts, and a modern building with large windows.
A young woman standing in an elegantly designed arcade, wearing a black oversized blazer, a dark dress, and knee-high boots. She has long hair and is smiling at the camera.
A blurry image of a woman wearing a black oversized blazer and knee-high boots, walking in a bustling arcade with shops on either side.

2 Optical performances / Performances optiques

2.1 Sharpness / Piqué

A table displaying lens sharpness ratings at different f-stop values, with 'Centre' and 'Corners' as categories, and ratings ranging from 'Excellent' to 'Average'.

The tests were made on a Sony A6600 with its 24 Mpix

In the centre results are good but only become excellent as of F5.6. The corners are average wide open and need F4 to reach very good

Les tests on été effectués sur un A6600, avec ses 24Mpix

Au centre, les résultats sont bons à pleine ouverture et deviennent excellents seulement à F5.6 . Pour les coins c’est moyen à pleine ouverture , il faut attendre F4 pour atteindre le grade très bon

Centre / Centre

A bookshelf with a glass door displaying various books and decorative items, including a gnome and a golden spoon, beside a wall with floral design.
  • F1.8
  • F2
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11
  • F16

Corners / Coins

A cozy bookcase filled with various books and decorative items, including a small gnome figurine and a gold decorative piece, next to a wall adorned with a mask and a leaf sculpture.
  • F1.8
  • F2
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11
  • F16

Close subjects / Sujets proches

At short distance same results

Même résultats à courte distance

A collection of various cooking and recipe books displayed on a shelf, alongside a €20 banknote.
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8

Portraits

Good results wide open, very good at F2.8 and excellent as of F4, very good skin tone and skin rendering , enough contrast but not too much for skins

Bons résultats dès la pleine ouverture, très bon à F2.8 , excellent à F4 : très bon rendu des peaux avec le bon niveau de contraste qui ne durcit pas les traits

A young woman with long hair smiles at the camera, set against a bustling street with people in the background.
F1.8
Close-up of a human eye showcasing brown iris and eyelashes, with visible skin texture around.
A young woman with long brown hair and natural makeup smiles at the camera while standing in a bustling shopping arcade with people walking in the background.
F2.8
Close-up of a person's eye, showing detailed features such as eyelashes and eyebrow.
A smiling young woman with long brown hair stands in a busy shopping arcade, with blurred people and shops in the background.
F4
Close-up of a human eye with a natural makeup look, showcasing eyelashes and eyebrow.
A young woman with long hair and orange sunglasses smiles in an urban shopping arcade, with people and store displays visible in the background.
F1.8
Close-up of a woman's eye showcasing long eyelashes and subtle eye makeup.
A young woman with long brown hair and stylish sunglasses, smiling at the camera in a bustling shopping arcade with people walking in the background.
F2.8
Close-up of a woman's eye featuring long eyelashes and well-defined eyebrows.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with long brown hair wearing a black leather jacket and a yellow sweater, smiling in a busy shopping arcade.
F4
Close-up of a woman's eye with long eyelashes and natural makeup, showcasing a light reflection in the iris.

Distants subjects / Sujets lointains

Results are good to very good wide open and excellent at F5.6 , corners are bad wide open. You need to close to F5.6 to get them to good/very good level

Les résultas sont bons à très bon max à pleine ouverture au centre et excellent à F5.6 , pour les coins c’est moyen et il faut attendre F5.6 pour atteindre le grade bon à très bon

Close-up view of modern architectural design featuring glass and metal elements on a building facade.
centre F1.8
Close-up view of a modern glass building facade with curved windows reflecting blue and green tones.
corner F1.8
Close-up of a modern building facade featuring curved glass windows and metal accents, with a robotic design and a nearby tree.
centre F2.8
Close-up of an office building's curved glass facade with blue and green tinted windows.
corner F2.8
Close-up of a modern building facade featuring curved glass windows and metal railings, with reflections visible in the glass.
centre F5.6
Close-up view of a modern glass building featuring curved architecture and reflections.
corner F5.6
A view of modern skyscrapers reflecting in a calm pond, surrounded by trees and greenery in an urban park setting.
centre
A modern urban scene featuring a blend of contemporary glass buildings and bare trees beside a calm waterway. Benches and greenery are visible in the foreground.
corner

Close-up of a decorative building facade featuring ornate sculptures, gold accents, and multiple windows.
centre F1.8
Three decorative statues on the rooftop of a building, with intricate details and a clear blue sky in the background.
corner F1.8
Close-up of an ornate building facade featuring golden decorative elements and statues of figures flanking large windows.
centre F2.8
Statues on a balcony representing classical figures, adorned with gold accents against a clear blue sky.
corner F2.8
Close-up of an ornate building facade featuring decorative elements, statues, and multiple windows with intricate designs.
centre F5.6
Three statues on a building rooftop, adorned with gold accents, against a clear blue sky.
corner F5.6
A bustling square in Brussels featuring ornate historic buildings with golden details, surrounded by people enjoying the day.
full size

2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distorsion / flare

  • Vignetting : very present wide open, negligible at F5.6
  • Chromatic aberrations are quite high
  • LocA are low
  • Distortion is moderate/high in barrel
  • Resistance to flare is average
  • You get some sunstars when closed at F16

2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare

  • Le vignettage : très visible à pleine ouverture , négligeable à F5.6
  • Les aberrations chromatiques sont assez élevés
  • Les AC longitudinales sont faibles
  • Distorsion moyenne à élevé en barillet
  • La résistance au flare est moyenne
  • On obtient des effets d’étoiles en fermant à F16
A wooden bookshelf with glass doors filled with various books and decorative items, including a gnome and a golden orb.
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A white bookshelf containing various books, displaying a mix of titles and colors, along with decorative items like a gnome, a golden pear, and a black mask.
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Open book page showing detailed text about architecture in East Asia, with illustrations referenced.
LoCA
Close-up view of printed text discussing architectural techniques and styles, with a focus on gables and pillars.
LoCA crop 100%
View of a garden with greenery and flowering plants in the foreground, framed by buildings on either side against a bright sky.
F1.8 CA / AC
A close-up view of green leaves against a blurred background of bare branches and a light sky.
crop 100%
A sunbeam shining through lush green foliage with colorful flowers in a garden setting, alongside buildings in the background.
Sunlight filtering through construction scaffolding, casting shadows on a city street.
Sunlight shining through construction scaffolding with lens flare on a city street, framed by buildings and greenery.
A serene urban park scene at sunrise featuring bare trees, a pathway, and a pond in the foreground. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the landscape and creating lens flare effects. In the background, modern buildings are visible.
Sunrise beams shining through trees in a park, with buildings in the background and a lamp post in the foreground.
A sunlit urban street scene with a hazy atmosphere, featuring buildings on both sides and a green traffic light. Pedestrians can be seen crossing the road, while vehicles are passing by.
A city street scene with sunlight shining brightly in the background, trees on the left, and vehicles driving on the road. There is a pedestrian crossing in the foreground.

2.3 Bokeh  / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs

  • The Bokeh balls are good wide open but you see the 9 blades.
  • The background blur is soft wide open but a little bit more busier as of F2.8
  • The Color rendition is very good
  • Les ronds de Bokeh sont bons mais on voit un polygone à 9 cotées.
  • Le flou d’arrière plan est relativement doux à pleine ouverture, mais devient plus nerveux à partir de f2.8
  • Le rendu des couleurs est très bon
A close-up of a Playmobil figurine dressed in a formal outfit, standing on a black base with a blurred background featuring soft lights.
F1.8
A Playmobil figure dressed in a suit, standing on a base with blurred background lights.
F2
A Playmobil figurine dressed in a stylish vest and bow tie, standing on a base with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
F2.8
A Playmobil figure dressed in a black vest and gray pants stands on a black base, with a blurred background featuring colorful lights and an indoor environment.
F4
A figurine of a stylishly dressed boy with brown hair, standing on a round base, with blurred festive lights in the background.
F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F1.8
  • F2
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • f1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
Close-up of green ivy leaves with prominent veins and varying shades of green in a natural setting.
A close-up of a sturdy padlock on a long metal chain, secured around a weathered wooden post, with green ivy leaves growing nearby.
Various stainless steel water bottles in different colors displayed on a wooden shelf, with one prominently featuring a red bottle in the foreground.
A vibrant display of colorful bath products, including various shaped bath bombs and soap bars arranged on wooden tables and shelves in a store.
Colorful handcrafted soaps arranged vibrantly, featuring rainbow patterns and golden accents.
Variety of delicious waffles topped with bananas, strawberries, chocolate, and caramel, presented in customizable trays.

3 Video

  • Video results are good in term of sharpness , AF , bokeh. Very good color rendering, resistance to flare is ok.
  • Focus breathing is moderate
  • Les résultats sont bons en vidéo avec in bon piqué, bon AF bokeh et un très bon rendu des couleurs. La résistance au flare est correcte
  • Le focus breathing est moyen
A Playmobil figure dressed in a formal outfit, standing on a black circular base, with a blurred bookshelf in the background.
A wooden bookshelf filled with books of various sizes and colors, featuring a blurred figurine in the foreground, with decorative items like a mask and a small sculpture on the shelf.

4 Comparison

The direct competitors are the / Les concurrents directs sont

A close-up view of a Sony mirrorless camera featuring a black body and a detachable lens.
A close-up image of a Sony A6600 camera featuring a TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 lens mounted on it, showcasing its design and build quality.
Two camera lenses side by side on a neutral background. The left lens is labeled 'AF 23/1.4 E' and the right lens is a '23mm 1:1.4 DC DN' model.
Camera body with a lens attached, featuring a Sony mirrorless camera model alongside a 23mm f/1.4 lens.
Sigma 23mm F1.4
A Sony A6600 camera with a Viltrox 23mm F1.8 lens mounted, showcasing the camera body and lens design.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
Image d'un appareil photo Sony A6000 avec un objectif TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 monté, mettant en avant son design moderne et sa construction.
Sony A6000 camera with a Zeiss 18-24mm lens, showing a top view of the device.
Sony 24mm f1.8

4.1 Specifications

7 Artisans 25mm F1.8TTArtisan 23mm F1.8Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 DA DSMSony E 24mm F1.8 Zeiss SonnarAstrHori 27mm F2.8
Price / Prix125$ / 135 euros125$/
169 euros		268 Euros900 euros126$ / 199 euros
Weight / Poids183g210g360g225g165g
Length / Longueur51mm60mm85mm65,5mm43mm
AF+++++++
Buttons / RingNoneNoneClickless Aperture ring
Focus hold
mode switch
Bague d’ouverture clics/sans clics
Bouton programmable
Mode		None+
Min focusing distance /Distance min de mise au point25cm30cm30cm16cm30cm
Build Quality / Quality de construction+++++++++
Aperture blades / Lames de diaphragme99976
Filter / Filtre58mm52584939
Weather Sealing / Protection tout tempsNoNoYesNoNo

The 7Artisans is the lightest and most compact of the F1.8, only the AstrHori is smaller and more compact but it is a F2.8

The TTArtisan thanks to its F1.8 instead of F1.4 is lighter and cheaper than F1.4

The Yongno is the heaviest and longest , followed by the Sigma . The Yongnuo is the most complete in term of ergonomics whereas the Sigma is the most simple one. About price : the sigma is in the upper range , the Yongnuo is the cheapest closely followed by the Viltrox. The Sony is quite old but proposed at a crazy price

The 7 artisans is the only one that suffer from focus shift when you change the aperture

Le 7 Artisan est le plus léger et le plus compact des F1.8, seul le AstrHori est plus léger mais c’est un F2.8

Le TTArtisan grâce à son ouverture de 1.8 au lieu de F1.4 est plus léger , compact et moins cher que les F1.4

Le Yongnuo est le plus grand et le plus lourd suivi de près par le Sigma. Point de vue ergonomie c’est le Yongnuo le plus complet et le Sigma le plus dénudé. Point de vue prix le Yongnuo est le moins cher suivi de près par le Viltrox , le Sigma est dans la fourchette haute. Le Sony est hors de prix

Le 7 Artisans est le seul à souffrir de décalage de mise ua point quand on change l’ouverture

4.2 Sharpness / Piqué

Table comparing lens performance ratings at various apertures, including centre and corner assessments for multiple lenses.

The TTArtisan F1.8 AF and 7 artisans 25mm F1.8 are quite similar and average. Some of the manual lens like the Pergear 25mm F1.8 are sharper. If you can be ok with 27mm instead of 25mm then the AstrHori 27mm F2.8 will be the best choice

Le TTArtisan F1.8 AF et le 7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 sont assez similaire et moyens. Certaines optiques manuelles comme le Pergear 25mm F1.8 sont plus piqués. Si la focale de 27mm est acceptable alors le AstrHori 27mm F2.8 sera un meilleur choix

4.3 Bokeh & Color rendition / Distorsion / CA / Resistance to flare

The 7Artisans has very good bokeh and color rendering but its level of CA is higher than others. The Sony is also very good but its aperture of F1.8 is not allowing same level of background blur. The TTArtisan is one of the one with the lowest CA

All are similar for distortion and background blur smoothness, with TTArtisan having the less smooth background blur

The Yongnuo is also good for color rendering but a little bit less for bokeh and background blur and they suffer from visible CA

Le 7 Artisans a un très bon bokeh et rendu des couleur mais son niveau d’AC est élevé . Le Sony est aussi très bon mais son ouverture de F1.8 ne permet pas d’atteindre le même niveau de flou d’arrière plan. Le TTArtisan est parmi les meilleurs pour le niveau d’AC

Les deux sont similaires en terme de distorsion et de douceur / nervosité du flou d’arrière plan avec le TTArtisan ayant le flou d’arrière plan le moins doux

Le Yongnuo est bon point de vue bokeh à pleine ouverture et rendu des couleurs mais moins quand on ferme à F2.8 et plus et ils souffrent d’AC

Close-up of a Playmobil figure dressed in a suit with a vest and bow tie, standing on a circular base with a blurred background of lights.
7 Artisans 25mm F1.8
A Playmobil figure wearing a vest and blue tie is centered in the foreground, with a colorful bokeh background featuring blurred light circles.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8
Small plastic figurine of a boy in a suit standing on a black cylindrical base, with a blurred background featuring soft bokeh lights.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
Close-up of a colorful abacus with worn beads in various shades.
Sony 24mm F1.8
A white bookshelf with glass doors filled with various books, a small gnome figurine, decorative items, and a few masks displayed on the bottom shelf.
7 Artisans 25mm F1.8
A wooden bookshelf with glass doors displaying various books and decorative items. There is a stuffed gnome figurine on one of the shelves, along with a circular decorative piece and two stones. The background features a floral design on the wall.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8
A wooden bookshelf with glass doors displaying various books, a small decorative gnome, and some objects on the shelves, with a stylish floral design on the right side.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
A wooden cabinet with glass doors filled with various books, cosmetics, and personal items. A decorative statue is visible on the left side of the cabinet.
Sony 24mm F1.8
Close-up view of green leaves and bare branches against a light background.
7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 lite : CA crop 100%
Sunlight filtering through scaffolding on a construction site with shadows and lens flare effects.
7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 lite : F16 Flare
Close-up view of green leaves with a soft background blur and light flare effects.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 crop 100%
A soft-focus image showing the side of a building partially obscured by tree branches with sunlight filtering through, creating a bright and dreamy atmosphere.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 – crop 100% F1.4 CA / AC
Blurred image of wooden beams in front of bright windows, creating an abstract effect.
Sony 24mm F1.8
Sunlight shining through green leaves with a blue sky backdrop.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 @F16 flare sunstars
A view from below green leaves shading the sunlight, creating a starburst effect through the foliage.
Viltrox 23mm F1.4

4.4 Samples images

A young woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera while wearing a black leather jacket and orange sunglasses. She is in a bustling shopping arcade with blurred people and shops in the background.
7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 Lite
Portrait of a smiling woman in an orange top standing in a shopping gallery, with blurred background of people and shops.
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling softly against a colorful mural background.
Yongnuo 23mm F1.4
Portrait of a person with red hair and piercings, smiling while standing on a tree-lined sidewalk.

4.5 Conclusion

The TTArtisan and 7 artisans are quite similar , with decent good results. To get better you need to go to a F1.4 lens or change to look at AstrHori 27mm F2.8

Le 7 Artisans et le TTArtisan sont assez similaires, avec des résultats assez bon. Pour avoir mieux il faut viser les F1.4 ou alors le AstrHori 27mm F2.8

5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos

The samples photos confirm the overall good behaviour of the lens for the price with especially very good color rendering for a low budget lens

Les photos d’exemples confirment le bon comportement de l’optique pour son prix avec en particulier un rendu des couleurs très bon pour une optique à petit budget

  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
A display of postcards featuring a panoramic view of Brussels, Belgium, showcasing its iconic architecture, in a bustling urban setting.
Fresh strawberries in clear plastic containers at a market.
A man and woman standing together in a beautifully designed arcade with large windows and a glossy floor.
A young couple standing side by side in an elegant indoor shopping gallery, with stylish architecture in the background.
A young woman standing confidently in a stylish oversized blazer, mini shorts, and knee-high boots, positioned in a well-lit, elegant arcade with detailed architecture and glass displays in the background.
A young man and a young woman pose together in a bustling indoor shopping arcade, with shops and people in the background. The man is wearing a black hoodie, and the woman has long hair and is wearing orange sunglasses.
A busy shopping street lined with stores and pedestrians, featuring a mix of retail signs and clear skies.
A bustling street scene featuring a café with outdoor seating at the corner of a historic building, with pedestrians walking by and patrons enjoying their time outdoors.
Interior of a colorful LEGO store featuring a 'Pick & Build' wall, shelves filled with various LEGO sets, and displays of built models.
A busy street scene featuring outdoor seating with umbrellas, a chicken restaurant named Belchicken with a prominent advertisement, and a historical building in the background.
A busy urban street scene featuring people walking near modern glass storefronts, with prominent signage for shops including Proximus. In the background, a circular building is visible under a clear blue sky.
A bustling indoor shopping arcade featuring shops with illuminated displays, decorative architecture, and visitors walking along the polished floor.
A busy shopping arcade with people walking and sitting at tables, featuring elegant architecture and a glass ceiling.
Facade of the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, featuring classical columns, decorative sculptures, and signage in French and Dutch.
Narrow cobblestone alley with colorful mural on one wall, surrounded by buildings and storefronts.
A bustling city street lined with historic buildings, shops, and pedestrians. Bright blue sky visible above.
A busy street scene with people walking among shops and cafés, featuring historical buildings with various architectural styles under a clear blue sky.
A busy urban square with a historical building in the foreground and modern structures in the background, bathed in sunlight. People are walking, and a person pushing a cart is in the foreground.
A bustling street scene featuring outdoor cafes with maroon umbrellas, historic buildings showcasing white facades, and people gathered enjoying the atmosphere in a lively urban area.
A large mural depicting a man in a suit and bowler hat with a green mask on the side of a modern high-rise building in a cityscape.
A modern Starbucks building with a distinctive architectural design, featuring a large triangular glass roof and colorful crosswalks in the foreground.
A modern urban plaza featuring a large, geometric canopy, with people walking and bikes parked nearby.

6 Conclusion (English)

The 7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 AF (125$/135 euros), is a nice compact and light lens part of a lineup of 3 lenses for APSC (25/35/50mm)

It is a good lens with good to excellent centre sharpness, very good color rendition and good bokeh wide open.

On the improvement points we have corners sharpness, AF, Focus shift , CA ,

Alternatives

The AstrHori 27mm F2.8 AF (125$/199 euros) , at similar price provide much sharper results and more reliable AF

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Pros

  • Sharpness Consistent on the entire frame at f5.6 : very good to excellent
  • Weight and size
  • Price
  • Good build quality
  • Good bokeh balls
  • Soft background blur
  • Very Good color rendition
  • USB C port for firmware upgrade

Average

  • Good sharpness wide open and excellent only at F5.6
  • Correct AF but could be better
  • Resistance to flare ok but could be better
  • Vignetting quite strong wide open
  • Moderate distortion
  • Moderate focus breathing
  • Level of CA

Cons

  • Average in the corners wide open, become very good at F5.6
  • Focus shift
A Sony mirrorless camera with a large lens and lens hood, featuring a modern, compact design.

6 Conclusion (Français)

Le 7 Artisans 25mm F1.8 AF (125$/135 euros), est une optique légère et compact qui fait partie d’une série de 3 optiques APSC (25/35/50mm)

C’est une bonne optique globalement : très bon à excellent piqué , très bon rendu des couleurs et bon bokeh

Dans les points d’améliorations on a le piqué dans les coins , l’AF , le décalage de mise au point

Alternatives

Le AstrHori 27mm F2.8 AF (125$/199 euros) , a un prix similaire et est nettement plus piqué et son AF est plus fiable

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Pour

  • Piqué consistant sur tout le champ à F5.6 : Très bon à excellent
  • Poids et taille
  • Prix
  • Bonne qualité de construction
  • Beaux ronds de Bokeh
  • Flou d’arrière plan doux
  • Très Bon rendu des couleurs
  • Mise à jour firmware par port USB C

Moyen

  • Bon piqué au centre à pleine ouverture qui ne devient excellent que à F5.6
  • AF correct mais qui pourrait être meilleur
  • Vignettage important à pleine ouverture
  • Resistance au flare correcte mais qui pourrait être meilleure
  • Distorsion modérée à importante
  • Niveau d’AC
  • Focus breathing modéré

Contre

  • Piqué mous dans les coins, il faut attendre F5.6 pour le grade très bon
  • Décalage de mise au point

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