7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 vs 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II
7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 is 86 g lighter.
The 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 is a 55mm f/1.4 prime, and the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II is a 55mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 better than the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II?
- 86 g lighter (272 g vs 358 g)
- 10 mm shorter (55 mm vs 65 mm long)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.42 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
Why is the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II better than the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 86 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 | 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55mm | 55mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 272 g ◆ | 358 g (12.63 oz) |
| Dimensions | 53 x 55 mm | 60 x 65 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m ◆ | 0.42 m (16.54 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 14 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | — | 2021 |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · 7Artisans
- 55 × 53 mm
- 65 × 60 mm
The 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II is 10 mm longer and 86 g heavier than the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 or the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II?
- The 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 weighs 272 g, 86 g less than the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II (358 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 or the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II?
- The 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.42 m for the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II.
- Do the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 and the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 or the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 II better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 86 g lighter to carry.
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