The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 AF interchangeable lens has been unveiled. The suggested retail price from their webstore is $228.00.
The 7Artisans 50mm F1.8 AF is a standard prime lens for full-frame sensors that features excellent image quality. It is compatible with Sony E-mount.
Details
High resolution and high contrast
- The lens configuration of 11 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical lenses, one ED lens, and two special lenses with high refractive index, delivers excellent sharpness and contrast in all areas of the image.
Bright maximum aperture
- Even in low-light environments such as indoors, shutter speed is maintained and blur is reduced.
- It is possible to take pictures that make use of the bokeh, which beautifully highlights the subject.
Quiet and accurate AF
- The newly developed STM (stepping motor) makes it possible to control the larger, heavier lens elements more quietly and accurately.
- It supports face detection/eye AF, allowing you to capture the subject’s facial expression clearly when taking portraits.
Excellent operability
- Intuitive aperture control from the aperture ring and automatic aperture control by AE are both possible.
- Comes with AF/MF switch.
Other features
- Uses a metal lens barrel with a nice texture.
- Firmware updates are possible by connecting to a PC.
7Artisans 50mm F1.8 AF Lens construction/MTF diagram
7Artisans 50mm F1.8 AF Specifications
- Compatible mount: Sony E mount
- Focal Distance: 50mm
- Focus: AF (autofocus)
- Lens construction : 11 elements in 9 groups (2 ASPH aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 high refractive lenses)
- Compatible image capture size: 35mm full size
- Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
- Aperture: F1.8-F16
- Aperture blades: 11
- Filter diameter: 62mm
- Size: Approx. Φ72×98mm (excluding mount)
- Weight: Approx. 424g
- Accessories: Lens hood, USB cable, front cap, rear cap
