7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 vs Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 is 306 g lighter. Sirui 35mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades.
The 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4?
- 306 g lighter (184 g vs 490 g)
- 35 mm shorter (68 mm vs 102.9 mm long)
- $380 cheaper ($169 list price vs $549 list price)
Why is the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better than the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 306 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 306 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 | Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 184 g ◆ | 490 g |
| Dimensions | 49 x 68 mm | 102.9 x 76 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m | 0.35 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 13 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 5 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Price | $169 list price ◆ | $549 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Sirui
- 68 × 49 mm
- 102.9 × 76 mm
The Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 is 35 mm longer and 306 g heavier than the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4
Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4?
- The 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 184 g, 306 g less than the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 (490 g).
- Do the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 and the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 306 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 or the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 306 g lighter to carry.
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