7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Key differences
- —The AF 50mm F1.8 is 95g lighter (421g vs 516g).
- —The FE 50mm F1.4 GM is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 50mm F1.8 cost $1,072 less ($228 vs $1,300).
- —For close-ups the FE 50mm F1.4 GM reaches 0.18× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 421g◆
- 516g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 104.0mm
- 80.6 × 96.0mm
- Volume
- 423 cm³◆
- 490 cm³
- Density
- 0.99 g/cm³
- 1.05 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.38m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.18×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- 14 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $228◆
- $1,300
- Sharpness
- 7.8
- 9.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 9.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- 9.4◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.8
- 8.7◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.1◆
- Value / Size
- 8.5◆
- 7.9
Performance overlay
- AF 50mm F1.8
- FE 50mm F1.4 GM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.