7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 is 237 g lighter. Nikon 50mm f/1.8 focuses 15 cm closer.
The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite 
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S?
- 237 g lighter (178 g vs 415 g)
- 20 mm shorter (67 mm vs 86.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2018)
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S better than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite?
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.4 m vs 0.55 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite has the edge: it is 237 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Weight | 178 g ◆ | 415 g (14.7 oz) |
| Dimensions | 51 x 67 mm | 76 mm (diameter) x 86.5 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.55 m | 0.4 m (1.32 ft) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.15x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 12 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED elements and 2 aspherical elements) |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2026 | 2018 |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Nikon
- 67 × 51 mm
- 86.5 × 76 mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is 19 mm longer and 237 g heavier than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite.
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Sample frames
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S?
- The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite weighs 178 g, 237 g less than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S (415 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S focuses down to 0.4 m, against 0.55 m for the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite has the edge: it is 237 g lighter to carry.
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