7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 vs Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
7Artisans 50mm f/1.2 is 12 mm shorter. Samyang 50mm f/1.2 is 35 g lighter.
The 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 is a 50mm f/1.2 prime, and the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is a 50mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 better than the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS?
- 12 mm shorter (62 mm vs 74 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2017)
Why is the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS better than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2?
- 35 g lighter (375 g vs 410 g)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 | Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 410 g | 375 g (0.83 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 68 x 62 mm | 74 mm (diameter) x 74 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.70 m | 0.5 m (19.7 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 |
| Price | $99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Samyang
- 62 × 68 mm
- 74 × 74 mm
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is 12 mm longer and 35 g lighter than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2.
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Sample frames
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS?
- The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS weighs 375 g, 35 g less than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 (410 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS?
- The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.7 m for the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2.
- Do the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 and the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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/1.2 or the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
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