7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8
7Artisans 35mm f/1.8 is 10 mm shorter. Panasonic 35mm f/1.8 is 131 g lighter.
The 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 is a 35mm f/1.8 prime, and the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 better than the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8?
- 10 mm shorter (72 mm vs 82 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- $401 cheaper ($299 list price vs $699.99 launch price)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2021)
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 better than the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8?
- 131 g lighter (295 g vs 426 g)
- Focuses 16 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.4 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 | Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 426 g | 295 g (21.23 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 94 x 72 mm | 73.6 x 82 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m | 0.24 m (11.81 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Price | $299 list price ◆ | $699.99 launch price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Panasonic
- 72 × 94 mm
- 82 × 73.6 mm
The Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 is 10 mm longer and 131 g lighter than the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 weighs 295 g, 131 g less than the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 (426 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.4 m for the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 and the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 better for travel?
- For travel, the Panasonic Lumix S 35 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 131 g lighter to carry.
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