The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 with a length of 73mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and Sony FE 35mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 35mm F1.8 weighs 280g, 34% (146g) lighter than the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8's weight of 426g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
7Artisans 35mm F1.8 is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .