7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 is 24 g lighter. Sony 50mm f/1.8 is 5 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite 
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite better than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- 24 g lighter (178 g vs 202 g)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2012)
Why is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite?
- 5 mm shorter (62 mm vs 67 mm long)
- Focuses 16 cm closer (0.39 m vs 0.55 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 58 mm)
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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 24 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 178 g ◆ | 202 g (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 51 x 67 mm | 62 mm (diameter) x 62 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.55 m | 0.39 m (15.35 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.16x |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Released | 2026 | 2012 |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Sony
- 67 × 51 mm
- 62 × 62 mm
The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite is 5 mm longer and 24 g lighter than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS.
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Sample frames
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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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 Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite weighs 178 g, 24 g less than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS (202 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS focuses down to 0.39 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 Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have image stabilization?
- Only the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite has the edge: it is 24 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 Lite or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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