Lens Comparison
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II vs Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Key Differences
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better aperture blades (7 vs 0).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better length (6.6mm vs 45mm).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better price (msrp) ($79 vs $449).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/6.3).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better weight (55g (1.9 oz) vs 155g (5.5 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 4 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 3 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 0 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-27mm | 53-53mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $79 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 46mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 56mm | 63mm |
| Length | 6.6mm | 45mm |
| Weight | 55g (1.9 oz) | 155g (5.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






