7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Key differences
- —The FE 50mm F2.5 G is 247g lighter (174g vs 421g).
- —The AF 50mm F1.8 is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.5 (≈0.9 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 50mm F1.8 cost $372 less ($228 vs $600).
- —For close-ups the FE 50mm F2.5 G reaches 0.21× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8◆
- F2.5
- Weight
- 421g
- 174g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 104.0mm
- 68.0 × 45.0mm
- Volume
- 423 cm³
- 163 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.99 g/cm³
- 1.06 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀49mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.31m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.21×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- 9 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- STM
- Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $228◆
- $600
- Sharpness
- 7.8
- 8.9◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.4
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- 8.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.8
- 8.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 8.8◆
- Value / Size
- 8.5◆
- 7.5
Performance overlay
- AF 50mm F1.8
- FE 50mm F2.5 G
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.