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7 Artisans 50mm 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 performances
2 Optical performances / Performances optiques
2.1 Sharpness / Piqué
2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distortion / 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 / Bokeh & rendu des couleurs
4.4 Samples images
4.5 Distortion / CA / Vignetting / Flare
4.6 Autofocus
4.7 Video
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 : 178 g
  • Price : 125$/135 euros
  • Aperture : F1.8- F16
  • Length : 51mm
  • Filter : 58mm
  • 9 blades aperture
  • Minimal focusing distance : 50 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

Close-up view of a black 50mm camera lens with a f/1.8 aperture, featuring focus distance markings and a textured grip.
A close-up image of a black camera lens marked with specifications including 'AF/50mm', '1.8', and focusing distance.
A close-up view of a 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 camera lens, featuring a black design, focus distance markings, and a lens hood.
A close-up of a black camera lens with a textured grip, labeled 'AF 50mm F1.8' and '0.55m/1.8ft'. The lens has a glass front element and metal elements visible in the design.

  • Poids : 178g
  • Prix : 125$/169 euros
  • Ouverture : F1.8 – F16
  • Longueur : 51 mm
  • Filtre : 58mm
  • Diaphragme à 9 lamelles
  • Distance minimale de mise au point : 50 cm
  • Pare soleil 
  • Dock avec port USB C pour les mise à jour

L’objectif est de léger et compact

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 mirrorless camera with a detachable lens, featuring a sleek black design and visible controls on top.
A Sony mirrorless camera with a 50mm lens and lens hood attached, positioned at an angle to showcase its design.

1.3 AF performances

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 man riding an electric scooter on a crosswalk in a busy urban area, surrounded by pedestrians and modern buildings.
A man riding a black electric scooter on a city sidewalk, with several pedestrians walking in the background.
A man standing next to a scooter in an urban area, with trees and benches in the background. Other people can be seen walking nearby.
A person riding an electric scooter, passing by two individuals walking on a paved area, with a construction backdrop and leafless trees.
A person riding an electric scooter in an urban plaza with pedestrians walking in the background.
A cyclist wearing a green hoodie rides past a construction site on a city street, with pedestrians in the foreground.
A cyclist wearing a helmet rides on a bicycle in an urban environment, while pedestrians walk nearby in front of a restaurant with outdoor seating.
A cyclist wearing a helmet and a green sweatshirt rides a bike along a busy street, surrounded by pedestrians and urban scenery.
A man wearing a helmet rides a bicycle through a bustling street, surrounded by pedestrians and outdoor seating.
A cyclist wearing a helmet and a green hoodie rides a bike in an urban setting, with people walking in the background and flags visible.
A cyclist in a green hoodie rides past a group of people on a busy urban street, with a bus and colorful barriers in the background.

2 Optical performances / Performances optiques

2.1 Sharpness / Piqué

A table displaying the performance ratings of a camera lens at various aperture settings (F1.8 to F16) for both the center and corners of the image. The ratings range from 'Excellent' to 'Average', highlighting lens sharpness and quality at different settings.

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

In the centre wide open results are good and reach excellence at F4. Corners are only average wide open and become very good at F5.6

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

Au centre à pleine ouverture les résultats sont bons et deviennent excellent à F4. Les coins sont moyens et deviennent très bon à F5.6

Centre / Centre

A close-up of a bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and literature, alongside a decorative golden object.
  • F1.8
  • F2
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11
  • F16

Corners / Coins

A wooden bookshelf displaying a variety of books, including cookbooks, surrounded by a stuffed gnome and a decorative golden object.
  • F1.8
  • F2
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11
  • F16

Close subjects / Sujets proches

A close-up of several colorful cookbooks on a shelf, featuring titles related to recipes and cooking with fruits and vegetables.
  • F1.8
  • F2
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F8
  • F11

Distants subjects / Sujets lointains

Results are good wide open, very good at F2.8 excellent à F5.6

Corners are soft wide open and require F5.6 for best results

Les résultats sont bons à pleine ouverture, très bon à F2.8 et culminent à l’excellence sur à F5.6.

Les coins sont mous à peine ouverture et il faut fermer à F5.6 pour les meilleurs résultats

Close-up view of the reflective glass and metal facade of a modern building, showcasing horizontal blinds and architectural details.
F1.8 centre
Close-up of modern building facade featuring blue glass windows reflecting light.
F1.8 corner
Close-up of a modern building facade featuring curved glass and metallic elements, with reflections of light and shadows.
F2.8 centre
Close-up view of a modern building facade featuring glass windows with reflections.
F2.8 corner
Close-up view of a modern building facade with reflective windows and horizontal metal slats, partially obscured by tree branches.
F5.6 centre
Close-up of the reflective glass facade of a modern building, showcasing blue tones and geometric patterns.
F5.6 corner
A modern multi-story building featuring glass facades, with a smaller structure displaying a mix of white and dark elements in front of it. Trees are partially visible around the buildings.
full size
Close-up of a decorative building facade featuring ornate columns, windows, and gold leaf accents.
F1.8 centre
Close-up of decorative statues on a building's rooftop, featuring two figures holding various symbols, with a blurred background.
F1.8 corner
Close-up view of the ornate facade of a historical building, featuring decorative columns, windows with wooden frames, and golden embellishments.
F2.8 Centre
Statues depicting classical figures atop a building, showcasing intricate details and gold accents against a clear sky.
F2.8 corner
Close-up view of a historical building's facade featuring large windows framed by ornate columns with gold detailing.
F5.6 centre
Three statues atop a building, featuring figures in classical attire, holding various objects, with golden accents and a blue sky background.
F5.6 corner
Historic buildings with ornate facades in a public square, bustling with people under a clear blue sky.

Portraits

Results are good wide open , and are tack sharp as of F4. Very good skin tone and skin rendering.

Résultats bons à pleine ouverture , et on atteint un pic (excellent) a F4. Bon rendu des peaux.

Portrait of a young woman with long brown hair wearing sunglasses, standing outdoors with a blurred background of people and buildings.
F1.8
Close-up of a woman's eye with long eyelashes and a light eyeshadow, showcasing a natural makeup look.
Young woman with long brown hair and bright orange sunglasses, smiling confidently in an outdoor urban setting.
F2.8
Close-up of a woman's eye featuring long eyelashes and a hint of makeup, with a focus on the iris and pupil.
A young woman with long brown hair and bold eyelashes poses for the camera, wearing an orange pair of sunglasses on her head. She is in a bustling street with shops in the background.
F4
Close-up of a human eye with long eyelashes and well-defined eyebrows.
A young man with short hair and a light beard smiles while standing in a busy street, with blurred pedestrians and shopfronts in the background.
F1.8
Close-up of a person's eye with blue iris and light eyelashes.
A young man with short, light-colored hair and facial hair smiles at the camera while standing in a bustling street. He wears a dark hoodie, and there are blurred figures of people walking in the background.
F2.8
Close-up of a person's eye with light blue iris and subtle lashes.
A young man with short hair and a beard smiles while standing in a bustling street, wearing a black hoodie.
FF4
Close-up of a person's eye, showcasing blue iris and natural eyelashes.
A smiling young woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark top and jacket, standing in a busy outdoor shopping area with blurred people in the background.
F2.8
Close-up of a woman's eye, featuring natural eyelashes, a subtle eyebrow, and reflections in the dark brown iris.
A young woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera in a bustling city street, with blurred pedestrians and storefronts in the background.
F4
Close-up of a human eye with brown iris and well-groomed eyelashes

2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distortion / flare

  • Vignetting : very present wide open, it disappears at F2.8
  • Chromatic aberrations are quite visible
  • Longitudinal CA are visible at F1.8
  • Distortion is low in pincushion
  • Resistance to flare is good
  • You get some sunstars when closed at F16

2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare

  • Le vignettage : très visible à pleine ouverture , négligeable à F2.8
  • Les aberrations chromatiques sont assez importante et visibles
  • Les AC Longitudinales sont visibles à F1.8
  • Distorsion faible en coussinet
  • La résistance au flare est bonne
  • On obtient des effets d’étoiles en fermant à F16
A wooden bookshelf filled with a variety of books, including cookbooks and literature, alongside a decorative golden object.
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A bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and literature, alongside a decorative gold object.
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Close-up of green leaves on a tree branch with sunlight filtering through, creating a bright and natural atmosphere.
F1.8 CA / AC
A close-up view of green leaves with sunlight filtering through them, creating a soft, blurred background.
crop 100%
Sunlight shining through green leaves and tree branches with a building in the background.
F16
Construction site with scaffolding and workers, featuring a busy urban street in the background during sunset.
F1.8 CA / AC
Close-up of bare tree branches against a bright sky.
A city street with construction scaffolding on one side, a man in a suit walking, and sunlight peeking through buildings in the background.
F16
City skyline with sunlight filtering through trees, highlighting a tall building in the background, and a lamppost in the foreground.
Sunlight streaming through trees with a tall building in the background and a streetlamp in the foreground.
F16
Open book displaying text on a page, focusing on architectural descriptions, with a shallow depth of field.
LoCA F1.8
Close-up of printed text on a page discussing architecture and the living arrangements in Toraja culture.
LoCA F1.8 crop 100%

2.3 Bokeh  / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs

  • The Bokeh balls are very good wide open but we see the 9 aperture blades as of F2.8
  • The background blur is quite soft
  • The Color rendition is very good
  • Contrast is good
  • Les ronds de Bokeh sont très bons biens ronds sans artefacts notables. A Partir de F2.8 on voit les 9 lames du diaphragme
  • Le flou d’arrière plan est doux
  • Le rendu des couleurs est très bon
  • Le contraste est bon
Close-up of a Playmobil figurine dressed in a vest and tie, standing on a base with blurred colorful bokeh lights in the background.
F1.8
A Playmobil figurine in a formal outfit standing on a black base, with a blurred background featuring colorful bokeh lights.
F2
A Playmobil figurine dressed in a formal outfit stands on a black base, with colorful bokeh lights blurred in the background.
F2.8
A Playmobil figure dressed in a suit stands on a black base, with colorful blurred lights in the background.
F4
A Playmobil figurine dressed in formal attire, standing on a base with a blurred backdrop featuring colorful fairy lights.
F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
  • F1.8
  • F2.8
  • F4
  • F5.6
A close-up of a combination padlock secured to a chain wrapped around a wooden gate, with ivy leaves in the background.
Close-up of green ivy leaves with a prominent star-shaped leaf in the foreground.
A display of various colored stainless steel water bottles on a wooden surface, featuring a branded label indicating they're Thermo bottles by Waterdrop.
A vibrant display of colorful bath products, including various shapes and sizes of bath bombs and soaps, arranged on wooden tables with price tags.
Colorful soap bars shaped like rainbows, featuring vibrant pink, orange, and blue hues, displayed on a wooden tray with greenery accents.

3 Video

  • Video results are very good in term of rendering with, soft background blur , good to very good color rendition, and very good sharpness , AF was good . Resistance to flaree was good
  • Focus breathing is visible
  • Les résultats sont bons en vidéo en terme de rendu avec un flou d’arrière plan doux , un bon à très bon rendu des couleurs, et un très bon piqué. L’AF était bon. La résistance au flare était bonne
  • Le focus breathing est visible

Focus Breathing

A Playmobil figurine of a young man with brown hair, wearing a black vest over a white shirt and grey pants, standing on a red base in front of blurred bookshelves.
A bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and art books, with a small decorative object and a banknote visible.

4 Comparison

There are a few 50mm F1.8 APSC (75mm equivalent) available but also a lot of 56mm (85mm equivalent). You can also look at 50mm full frame F1.8 but those will be bigger heavier and more expensive in general

Il n’y a quelques 50mm F1.8 APSC (equivalent 75mm) sur le marché mais beaucoup de 56mm (equivalent 85mm). Il y a aussi l’option de regarder les 50mm F1.8 plein format mais ceux ci seront plus lourd plus gros et plus cher en général

A black Sony mirrorless camera model Alpha 6600 with a lens attached, positioned on a plain background.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite
Close-up of a Sony camera with a mounted lens, featuring a sleek black design and a grip.
YN 50mm F1.8 DA DSM II
A Sony mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor and a Viltrox 50mm lens, positioned on a plain background.
YN 50mm F1.8 DA DSM V1
Three camera lenses arranged in a row on a light background. The first lens on the left is a Meike 55mm f/1.4, the second lens in the middle is a Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC, and the third lens on the right is an AF 56mm f/1.4 E.
Meike / Sigma / Viltrox
Three camera lenses displayed side by side on a white background: a Sigma lens on the left, a middle lens labeled 'AF 1B/55', and an 'AF 56/1.4 E' lens on the right.
Sigma / TTArtisan / Viltrox

4.1 Specifications

7 Artisans 50mm f1.8 liteYongnuo 50mm F1.8 S DA DSM IIYongnuo 50mm F1.8 S DA DSMSony E 50mm F1.8 OSS7Artisans 50mm F1.8Meike 55mm F1.4 AFTTArtisan 56mm F1.8Viltrox 56mm f1.4Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Price / Prix135 euros149 euros120 euros285 euros89 euros199$ / 259 euros158$/189 euros280/350 euros430 euros
Weight / Poids178g134g146g202g168g286g233g369g343g
Length / Longueur51mm58mm58mm62mm40mm76mm66mm71mm60mm
AF++++++N/A+++++++
Buttons / Ring – Bouttons / BagueNoneNoneNoneNoneclickless Aperture ringAperture ring with clicksNoneClickless aperture ring / bague d’ouverture sans clicsNone
Min focusing distance / Distance min de mise au point50cm45cm45cm39cm50cm61cm50cm60cm50cm
Build Quality / Quality de construction+++7+++++++++
Aperture blades / Lames de diaphragme9777129999
Filter / Filtre584949495252525255
Weather Sealing / Protection tout tempsNoNoNoYesNoYesNoNoYes

The 2 Yongnuo and the 7 artisans are the cheapest , the most compact and the one with the less good build quality

The Sony is the only one with optical stabilisation

The Meike is the cheapest and the lightest of the F1.4. Only the TTArtisan which is a F1.8 is cheaper and lighter. It build quality good but lower then the Sigma or the Viltrox. AF is very good but still below the Sigma or Viltrox

There is another 7 Artisans 50mm f1.8 but this is a MF lens

Les 2 Yongnuo sont les moins cher , le plu compact et ceux avec la qualité de construction les plus faible et ceux avec la distance min de mise au point la plus courte

Le Sony est le seul avec stabilisation optique

Le Meike est le moins cher et le plus léger des F1.4, seul le TTArtisan qui est un F1.8 est plus léger et moins cher. Sa qualité de construction est bonne mais en dessous des Viltrox et Sigma. Son AF est très bon mais moins que Viltrox et Sigma.

Il y a un autre 7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 mais en MF

4.2 Sharpness / Piqué

A comparative table of various 50mm camera lenses, displaying ratings for image quality at different aperture settings from F1.4 to F16.

The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN is the best one , closely followed by the Meike , then the Viltrox

Among the F1.8 The 7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 MF provide better performances than the Yongnuo. The Sony and the 7 Artisans Lite are the least good one

Le Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN est le meilleur suivi de près du Meike , puis du Viltrox,

Parmi les F1.8 , le 7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 MF est le meilleur que les Yongnuo. Le Sony et le 7 Artisans Lite sont les moins bon

4.3 Bokeh & Color rendition / Bokeh & rendu des couleurs

  • Results are mostly similar in term of Bokeh Balls / background blur softness and color rendering
  • The shorter min focusing distance and/or with a F1.4 makes you can obtain much bigger bokeh balls on the Sigma. The Meike has a quite a long min focusing distance
  • The color rendering is better on the Viltrox with a little bit warmer tone and well balanced contrast. The Sigma is a little bit cooler and its (too) high contrast makes you need then to boost the shadow to get some details in the dark areas.The Meike has a good balance in term of color rendering and contrast.
  • Les résultats sont équivalent entre les , Sigma, le Viltrox point de vue ronds de Bokeh (bons),
  • La différence de distance de mise au point minimum fait une grande différence sur la taille des ronds de bokeh que l’on peut obtenir , nettement plus grande avec le Sigma qui a en plus une ouverture de F1.4. Le Meike est désavantagé avec sa distance min de mise au point de 61cm
  • Le rendu des couleurs est meilleur sur le Viltrox qui est un peu plus chaud et qui a un contraste plus équilibré. Le Sigma est plus froid et son (trop) grand contraste fait qu’il faut souvent augmenter le curseur des ombres pour récupérer du détail dans les zones sombres. Le Meike est bien équilibré point de vue couleurs et contraste.
A Playmobil figurine dressed in formal attire, standing on a base, with a blurred background featuring colorful bokeh light effects.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite
Close-up of a Playmobil figure wearing a suit with a blurred colorful background.
Yongnuo 50mm F1.8 DA DSM II
A Playmobil figure dressed in a suit stands in front of a blurred background of colorful bokeh lights.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM V1
A blurred interior scene featuring dim lighting and indistinct figures, suggesting a bustling environment with light sources and reflections.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8
Close-up of green and reddish leaves with a blurred background of greenery.
Sony 50mm f1.8
A Playmobil figure dressed in a stylish outfit stands on top of a lens cap, with a colorful bokeh background of blue and green lights.
Meike 55 F1.4
A Playmobil figurine dressed in a formal outfit, standing on a pedestal with a blurred background featuring colorful bokeh lights.
TTArtisan 56mm F1.8
A Playmobil figure dressed in a suit stands on a base, with colorful out-of-focus lights in the background.
Sirui 56mm F1.2
A Playmobil figure standing on a tripod mount, with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
Viltrox F1.4
A Playmobil figure dressed in a formal outfit, standing in front of a blurred background with colorful lights.
Sigma 56mm F1.4
Close-up of a yellow bike's rear with a reflective red light and text reading 'be .brussels'.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite
Close-up of the rear of a yellow bicycle with a sticker that partially reads 'be .brus' against a blurred city background.
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 DA DSM II
A close-up view of several yellow bicycles lined up, focusing on the rear end of one bike with a red reflector and tire.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8

Close-up of yellow bicycle rear lights lined up in a bike parking area, with a blurred background.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM
Close-up of a yellow taxi's taillight, partially out of focus, with the taxi's rear visible in the background.
Meike 55mm F1.4
Close-up of a yellow bicycle with a red reflector and tire, showcasing vibrant colors and textures in a blurred background.
TTArtisan 56mm F1.8
Close-up of a yellow bicycle rear with the text 'be.villo! be.brussels' visible.
Sirui F1.2
Close-up of a yellow bicycle with the text 'be villo! be.brussels' on the rear, showcasing a bike-sharing program in Brussels.
Viltrox F1.4
Close-up of a yellow bike with 'be.villo! be.brussels' branding, with blurred bicycles in the background.
Sigma F1.4

4.4 Samples images

The Sirui is the one giving the best flattering portrait but with a bit softer images, the Sigma is the most versatile and globally the most performant and best balanced. The Viltrox and the Meike are the next best one. The Yongnuo, TTArtisan and 7 Artisans are after.

Le Sirui est celui donnant les portraits les plus flatteurs (un peu plus doux) , Le Sigma est le meilleur globalement et le plus polyvalent. Le Viltrox et le Meike sont juste après. Les Yongnuo et le 7 Artisans et TTArtisan suivent.

Close-up portrait of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing sunglasses, in a busy street setting.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite
Two smiling individuals standing in a busy shopping arcade, with decorative lights in the background. The man wears a red jacket and the woman wears a light blue coat, both looking at the camera.
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 DA DSM II
Close-up portrait of a smiling young woman with long hair, wearing a patterned shirt, set against a blurred background of a square with people and buildings.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM
Close-up portrait of a young woman with long hair, serious expression, and floral-patterned clothing, standing near a window with soft natural light.
Sony 50mm F1.8
A young girl with long, wavy hair wearing stylish tortoiseshell glasses and a black tank top, smiling softly in a blurred outdoor background.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8

A young woman with long hair and a green dress standing beside a young man wearing a white t-shirt, both looking at the camera in a bustling street with people in the background.
Meike 55mm F1.4
Two young women smiling in a busy street, one wearing a black jacket with a yellow design and the other in a black puffer jacket.
TTARtisan 56mm F1.8
A woman in a black coat and a red knitted hat stands beside a young man in a gray coat, both posing for the photo in a softly lit urban setting.
Sirui F1.2
Two young women smiling together, one holding a large red heart, in an outdoor setting with buildings in the background.
Viltrox
Two young women smiling together, one wearing a mask, holding colorful balloons in a public square.
Sigma

4.5 Distortion / CA / Vignetting / Flare

  • The Meike, Sirui , Viltrox, TTArtisan, 7 Artisans have less distortion than the Sigma but has this one a a lens profile in Lightroom it does not really matter
  • The Chromatic aberrations are more important on the Sirui , 7 Artisans and the Viltrox compared to the ones of the Sigma, Meike and TTArtisan
  • The vignetting is a bit more important on the Sirui due to the F1.2 aperture then roughly equivalent
  • The resistance to flare is average on all the lenses but the 7 Artisans Lite and Sigma are a bit better than the others
  • The Sun stars are better defined on the Sigma

Distorsion / AC / Vignettage / Flare

  • Les Meike, Sirui et Viltrox et TTArtisan ont moins de distorsion que le Sigma, mais comme celui ci bénéficie d’un profil intégré à Lightroom cela n’a pas trop d’importance pour les différencier
  • Les aberrations chromatiques sont très élevées sur le Sirui et Viltrox, et le 7 Artisans. Lite et faible sur le Sigma et le TTArtisan et le Meike
  • Le vignettage est présent sur les 4 optiques mais forcement plus important sur le Sirui à F1.2 et diminue de la même manière
  • La résistance au flare est moyenne sur toutes les optiques mais c’est le Sigma et le 7 Artisans Lite qui s’en sortent le mieux
  • Les effets d’étoiles sont mieux définis sur le Sigma
A bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and literature, alongside a small decorative object.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite
A wooden bookshelf displaying various cookbooks and other literature, with a 20 euro bill placed among the books.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM II
A bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and literature, alongside a decorative figurine on the right.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM I
A wooden bookshelf filled with various books and decorative items, including perfume bottles and skincare products, viewed through a glass door.
Sony 50mm F1.8
A bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and literature, with an open glass door and a clock on the left side.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8
A bookshelf displaying various books, including cookbooks and literature, alongside a 20 euro banknote.
Meike 55 F1.4
A close-up view of a bookshelf filled with various cookbooks and novels. A 20 euro note is visible among the books, and the shelf features both colorful and white-covered spines.
TTArtisan
A close-up view of a bookshelf filled with various books in a mix of colors and sizes, alongside a decorative figurine hanging from the shelf.
Viltrox
A bookshelf filled with various books, including cookbooks and novels, with an ornamental figure hanging nearby.
Sigma
Bare tree branches against a white sky.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8 Lite
Close-up of green leaves with soft light filtering through, creating a dreamy effect.
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Close-up view of green leaves filtering sunlight.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM I
Close-up view of green leaves and buds illuminated by sunlight, with a soft focus effect.
TTArtisan
Close-up image of bare tree branches against a white background, with a purple hue highlighting the branches.
Viltrox F1.4 Chromatic aberrations / Aberrations chromatiques
Abstract image featuring a bright, blurred edge with faint architectural details in the background.
Sigma F1.4 CA
Silhouetted tree branches against a pink sky, displaying intricate patterns and shapes.
Sony 50mm F1.8
Close-up of green leaves with soft sunlight filtering through, creating a bokeh effect in the background.
Meike crop 100% F1.4 CA / AC
Sunshine filtering through green leaves, creating a starburst effect against a bright blue sky.
Meike F16
Sunlight streaming through green leaves with a blue sky in the background.
TTArtisan F16
A stone building with large windows, sunlight shining brightly from the top, creating a lens flare effect. Trees are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Viltrox F16 Flare and sunstars / Flare et effets d’étoiles
The sun shining behind the facade of the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, with a flare effect and a clear sky, showcasing the architectural details of the building.
Sigma F16
Sun shining through green leaves with a building in the background and a partly cloudy sky.
YN 50mm f1.8 DA DSM II
Sunlight shining through green leaves with a building partially visible in the background.
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A view of green leaves against bright sunlight, creating a natural pattern and dappled light effect.
7 Artisans 50mm F1.8

4.6 Autofocus

Viltrox and Sigma are very close : very fast, accurate 90% of the time, efficient in low light. They both a a few missed shots in same proportion. The Meike is just after with the Yongnuo V2 . The TTArtisan, 7 artisans and Yongnuo V1 are less efficient with 20-25% missed

Le Viltrox et le Sigma sont très proches : très rapides, précis 90% du temps et efficace même en basse lumière. Le Meike est juste après avec le Yongnuo V2 . Le TTArtisan , le 7 Artisans et le Yongnuo V1 par contre ont un taux de déchet proches de 20-25%

4.7 Video

  • The lack of aperture ring makes more shake and noise is visible when you change the aperture on the TTArtisan, Sigma, Yongnuo, Sony . The Viltrox and the 7 Artisans with theirs clickless aperture ring are much smoother and silent , the Meike thanks to its aperture ring is also handy for video
  • The colors are more cooler and more contrasty on the Sigma, the Viltrox and , the Meike are more flattering and give more details in the shadows thanks to its tiny lower contrast. Then we have the Yongnuo and the Sony. The TTArtisan/ 7 Artisans are good but a little bit dull
  • Comme le TTArtisan, le Sigma , les Yongnuo, Sony sont dépourvus de bague d’ouverture, le changement d’ouverture via la molette du boitier introduit des secousses et du bruit, le Viltrox et le 7 Artisans MF avec leur bague d’ouverture sans clics permet une image plus stable , moins de bruits parasite et un changement d’ouverture en continu. Le Meike n’est pas trop mal avec sa bague d’ouverture avec clics.
  • Le rendu des couleurs est plus froid et plus contrasté sur le Sigma. Le Viltrox et le Meike offrent des tons plus flatteurs et un contraste légèrement moindre qui lui permet de donner plus de détails dans les ombres, suivent les Yongnuo et le Sony , le TTArtisan/7 Artisans Lite sont les moins bon

5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos

Nice looking images in general

Belles images en général

Three delicious waffles topped with fresh strawberries, bananas, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
A postcard featuring a panoramic view of Brussels, Belgium, showcasing its historic architecture and buildings during sunset.
Fresh red strawberries in clear plastic containers
A bustling indoor walkway with cafés and shops on either side, featuring people walking and sitting at outdoor tables. There's a prominent promotional sign for a dessert shop called 'Candylicious' showcasing menu items.
A historical building with a large banner reading 'ALL EYES ON IRAN' and an empty digital billboard on top under a clear blue sky, surrounded by people walking and outdoor seating.
A busy shopping arcade featuring elegant architecture with arched windows and decorative details. People are strolling through the walkway, some shopping, while others are seated at outdoor tables.

6 Conclusion (English)

The 7 Artisans 50mm 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 Yongnuo 50mm F1.8 DA DSM II ,with very good AF and color rendition , very good sharpness, good resistance to flare, low CA, and nice bokeh balls wide open for a budget lens.
  • The Meike 55mm F1.4 (199$ / 259 euros) is the cheapest 55mm f1.4 and offer very good performances for the price with very good to excellent sharpness, very good color rendition and very good bokeh balls with a very good AF even if not on par with the Sigma.

Recommended for low budget shooter

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  • 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
  • Good resistance to flare
  • Moderate to Low distortion

Average

  • Good sharpness wide open and excellent only at F5.6
  • Correct AF but could be better
  • Vignetting quite strong wide open but low at F2.8
  • 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 sleek black design.

6 Conclusion (Français)

Le 7 Artisans 50mm 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, le niveau d’AC

Alternatives

  • Le Yongnuo 50mm F1.8 DA DSM II , très bon AF et de rendu des couleurs, un très bon piqué , une bonne résistance au flare de faibles AC at de beaux ronds de bokeh à pleine ouverture pour une optique à petit budget
  • Le Meike 55mm F1.4 (199$ / 259 euros) est le moins cher des 55/56mm f1.4 et offre de très bonnes performances pour le prix avec un piqué très bon à excellent, un très bon rendu des couleurs, de très bons ronds de bokeh et un très bon AF même si moins bon que le Sigma.

Recommandé pour les petits budgets

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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
  • Distorsion faible à modérée
  • Résistance au flare
  • 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 mais faible à F2.8
  • 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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