7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8
7Artisans 24mm f/1.8 is 10 mm shorter. Panasonic 24mm f/1.8 is 114 g lighter.
The 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 is a 24mm f/1.8 prime, and the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is a 24mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 
Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 better than the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8?
- 10 mm shorter (72 mm vs 82 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2021)
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 better than the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8?
- 114 g lighter (310 g vs 424 g)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.32 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 114 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 114 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 114 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 114 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 | Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 424 g | 310 g (10.9 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 92 x 72 mm | 73.6 mm (diameter) x 82 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.32 m (12.60 inches) | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.15x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust and splash-resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 12 elements in 11 groups (includes 3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, and 3 ED lenses) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Price | $329 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Panasonic
- 72 × 92 mm
- 82 × 73.6 mm
The Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is 10 mm longer and 114 g lighter than the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 weighs 310 g, 114 g less than the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 (424 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.32 m for the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 and the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 114 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 24 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 114 g lighter to carry.
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