7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 vs Kamlan 50mm f/1.1
7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 is 358 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 is a 50mm f/1.05 prime, and the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 is a 50mm f/1.1 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 better than the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.05 vs f/1.1)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 11)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
Why is the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 better than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05?
- 358 g lighter (248 g vs 606 g)
- 40 mm shorter (60 mm vs 100 mm long)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.57 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 has the edge: its f/1.05 aperture gathers more light than f/1.1.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 has the edge: its f/1.05 aperture gathers more light than f/1.1.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 | Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.05 ◆ | f/1.1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 606 g | 248 g (8.7 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 65 x 100 mm | 60 mm (diameter) x 60 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.57 m | 0.5 m (19.7 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.25x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes (manual) |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 11 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 7 groups | 5 elements in 5 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Kamlan
- 100 × 65 mm
- 60 × 60 mm
The 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 is 40 mm longer and 358 g heavier than the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1.
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Sample frames
Kamlan 50mm f/1.1
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 or the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1?
- The 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 opens to f/1.05, against f/1.1 on the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 or the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1?
- The Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 weighs 248 g, 358 g less than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 (606 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 or the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1?
- The Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.57 m for the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05.
- Do the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 and the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 or the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 has the edge: its f/1.05 aperture gathers more light than f/1.1.
- Is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 or the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 has the edge: its f/1.05 aperture gathers more light than f/1.1.