Lens Comparison
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better aperture blades (7 vs 0).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better length (6.6mm vs 59.5mm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 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 186g (6.6 oz)).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II has a better price (msrp) ($79 vs $249).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 4 | 6 |
| Optical Groups | 3 | 5 |
| 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 | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 47° – 47° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-27mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.14x |
| 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 | $249 |
| Filter Size | 46mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 56mm | 68.6mm |
| Length | 6.6mm | 59.5mm |
| Weight | 55g (1.9 oz) | 186g (6.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
