7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8
7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 has a more aperture blades. Panasonic 50mm f/1.8 is 121 g lighter.
The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 better than the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8?
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2021)
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 better than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8?
- 121 g lighter (300 g vs 421 g)
- 22 mm shorter (82 mm vs 104 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.5 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 121 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 | Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full-frame |
| Weight | 421 g | 300 g (10.58 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 104 x 72 mm | 73.6 mm (diameter) x 82 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m | 0.45 m (17.72 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.14x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust- and splash-resistant, freeze-proof down to -10°C) |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 9 elements in 8 groups (includes 3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, and 1 UHR lens) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Price | $228 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Panasonic
- 104 × 72 mm
- 82 × 73.6 mm
The 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 is 22 mm longer and 121 g heavier than the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8.
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Sample frames
7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8
Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 weighs 300 g, 121 g less than the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 (421 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.5 m for the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 50 mm f/1.8 and the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm 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 50 mm f/1.8 or the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 121 g lighter to carry.
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